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Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a submerged sink, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, a wood ceiling, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, glass tiles, beige walls, concrete flooring and green floors.
Haven Design and ConstructionThe guest bath design was inspired by the fun geometric pattern of the custom window shade fabric. A mid century modern vanity and wall sconces further repeat the mid century design. Because space was limited, the designer incorporated a metal wall ladder to hold towels.
The Artisans Group, Inc.Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces.
We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Extensive alterations include:
- a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout
- vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness
- redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage
- the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other
- added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space
- drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan
- placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel
- incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed
- moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic
- mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences
- custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting
- development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker
- energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
mango design coThis is an example of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, wooden worktops, white floors and a shower curtain.
MJ Design & BuildSo many incredible textures and tones in this fun, interesting and detailed kid's bathroom.
Photo of a medium sized retro family bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a shower curtain, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a medium sized retro family bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a shower curtain, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Solid Kitchen & BathModern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway wall tiles and star patterned porcelain floor tiles.
Howells Architecture + DesignA colorful kids' bathroom holds its own in this mid-century ranch remodel.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro family bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, orange tiles, ceramic tiles, engineered stone worktops, a shower curtain, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro family bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, orange tiles, ceramic tiles, engineered stone worktops, a shower curtain, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Lindsay Pennington Inc.Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
Photo of a retro family bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, metro tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Photo of a retro family bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, metro tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Suncrest Home BuildersInspiration for a small retro ensuite bathroom in Tampa with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, vinyl flooring, an integrated sink, a shower curtain, a wall niche, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Christopher's Kitchen & BathA small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white.
Tim Gormley, TG Image
Alt Design Groupfun, playful, modern guest bath with color and pattern.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Meadowlark Design+BuildWide subway tile is used to revamp this hall bathroom. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Rhapsody Remodeling and design llcInspiration for a medium sized midcentury ensuite half tiled bathroom in Phoenix with brown cabinets, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, shaker cabinets, an alcove bath, white tiles, metro tiles, quartz worktops, white worktops, a shower/bath combination, a submerged sink, a shower curtain, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and a wall niche.
Green Works Construction & Design Inc.Medium sized midcentury family bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Allen ConstructionThis whole house remodel touched every inch of this four-bedroom, two-bath tract home, built in 1977, giving it new life and personality.
Designer: Honeycomb Design
Photographer: Marcel Alain Photography
MO interior designШкаф IKEA, унитаз Roca, настенная плитка Kerama Marazzi, краска для стен Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208
Photo of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, grey floors and a shower curtain.
Photo of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, grey floors and a shower curtain.
Neff DesignsPhoto of a small retro family bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, vinyl flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Abode ImagePhotography by ABODE IMAGE
Design ideas for a small retro family bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Design ideas for a small retro family bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
The Artisans Group, Inc.Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces.
We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Extensive alterations include:
- a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout
- vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness
- redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage
- the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other
- added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space
- drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan
- placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel
- incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed
- moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic
- mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences
- custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting
- development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker
- energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
Midcentury Bathroom with a Shower Curtain Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your midcentury bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your midcentury bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find retro bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right midcentury bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting retro bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What midcentury bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your retro bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your midcentury bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your midcentury bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small retro bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to midcentury small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1