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Thompson ConstructionMedium sized retro shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, a wall niche and double sinks.
Moderne BuildersThis is an example of a medium sized retro bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.
MAC Renovations LTD.Design ideas for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, terrazzo flooring, a built-in sink, laminate worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, 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.
Fireclay TileYour bathroom floor design will be an elating eye-catching element when using our Small Diamond Escher floor tile and pairing it with a 3x12 green shower tile.
DESIGN
Jessica Davis
PHOTOS
Emily Followill Photography
Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary
Pure Builders Inc.This luxurious master bathroom comes in a classic white and blue color scheme of timeless beauty. The navy blue floating double vanity is matched with an all white quartz countertop, Pirellone sink faucets, and a large linen closet. The bathroom floor is brought to life with a basket weave mosaic tile that continues into the large walk in shower, with both a rain shower-head and handheld shower head.
Karen Korn InteriorsDesign ideas for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Impeccable by Meredith ParkThis midcentury inspired bathroom features tile wainscoting with a glass accent, a custom walnut floating vanity, hexagon tile flooring, wood plank tile in a herringbone pattern in the shower and matte black finishes for the plumbing fixtures and hardware.
SOLLiD CabinetryDesign: Amanda Giuliano Designs
PC: Lianne Carey
Medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, beige floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, beige floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Classic Home ConceptsDesign ideas for a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, metro tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, quartz worktops, brown floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Core Home Solutions, Inc.- Custom mid-century modern furniture vanity
- European-design patchwork shower tile
- Modern-style toilet
- Porcelain 12 x 24 field tile
- Modern 3/8" heavy glass sliding shower door
- Modern multi-function shower panel
The WorksLincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors and an open shower.
Design ideas for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors and an open shower.
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
Tracy Lynn StudioPhotography: Ryan Garvin
Midcentury shower room bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tiles, white walls, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, flat-panel cabinets, pebble tile flooring, a submerged sink, grey floors and white worktops.
Midcentury shower room bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tiles, white walls, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, flat-panel cabinets, pebble tile flooring, a submerged sink, grey floors and white worktops.
Ore StudiosLauren Colton
Inspiration for a small retro ensuite bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors and an open shower.
Inspiration for a small retro ensuite bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors and an open shower.
Lindsey Albrecht DesignKim Serveau
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tiles, glass tiles, grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tiles, glass tiles, grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Design ideas for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Turn Key RemodelHere's an example of a mid-modern style bathroom remodel. A complete addition of the bathtub and shower. New cabinetry, walls, flooring, vanity, and countertop
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.
Midcentury Bathroom with an Alcove Shower 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