Midcentury Bathroom with Brown Floors Ideas and Designs
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Wells Design StudioThis mid-century modern bath features a custom hickory vanity with legs, color blocking tile, original 70's light fixtures, and terrazzo inspired floors.
Lexie Saine DesignThis is an example of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, brown floors, a hinged door, a shower bench, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Amy Friedberg DesignInspiration for a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, brown floors and brown worktops.
Skiles Architect, PAInspiration for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a vessel sink, brown floors and a hinged door.
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionDesign ideas for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, blue tiles, mosaic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, solid surface worktops, brown floors, an open shower, white worktops and double sinks.
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonMedium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, glass tiles, grey walls, a submerged sink, solid surface worktops, brown floors, a sliding door and black worktops.
Neff DesignsDesign ideas for a small midcentury 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.
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.
CB Architecture + DesignEric Rorer
Inspiration for a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with freestanding cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, metro tiles, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a vessel sink, solid surface worktops, brown floors and a hinged door.
Inspiration for a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with freestanding cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, metro tiles, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a vessel sink, solid surface worktops, brown floors and a hinged door.
Brooke Steuart SwannThis is an example of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a sliding door, grey worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Heidi Caillier DesignHaris Kenjar
Design ideas for a midcentury half tiled bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, brown floors, a shower curtain and grey worktops.
Design ideas for a midcentury half tiled bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, brown floors, a shower curtain and grey worktops.
Александрова СветланаThis is an example of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged bath, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in sink, brown floors, feature lighting, a single sink, a floating vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Soulful NestDesigned Midcentury Modern home for a Marin County Real Estate Investor. Bright, white, and beautiful master bathroom brings the outdoors of this hillside property in.
Charles Petersheim, BuilderModern black and white bathroom with graphic style white subway tile and dark grout. Black accent wall with squared edged, angular fixtures. Clean lines, high contrast. Wood slab vanity with bright white sink.
Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey tiles, metro tiles, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a wall-mounted sink, brown floors and an open shower.
CHRIS MORGAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.His bathroom with built-in vanity, frosted glass partition, and tiled walls.
Design ideas for a large retro ensuite bathroom in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, a single sink, a drop ceiling, grey tiles and a built in vanity unit.
Design ideas for a large retro ensuite bathroom in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, a single sink, a drop ceiling, grey tiles and a built in vanity unit.
CHRIS MORGAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.Her large bathroom with freestanding tub, large walk-in shower, penny floor tile, and large format wall tile.
This is an example of a large retro ensuite bathroom in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and a drop ceiling.
This is an example of a large retro ensuite bathroom in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and a drop ceiling.
Jeannette ArchitectsPhoto of a retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, laminate floors, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors and multi-coloured worktops.
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.PreviewFirst.com
This is an example of a retro ensuite bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, blue walls, a submerged sink, brown floors and a hinged door.
This is an example of a retro ensuite bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, blue walls, a submerged sink, brown floors and a hinged door.
Midcentury Bathroom with Brown Floors 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