Midcentury Bathroom with Wallpapered Walls Ideas and Designs
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Cathie Hong InteriorsWhat started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.
Carmit Oron Interior DesignDesign ideas for a medium sized retro family bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a built-in bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
ReVision Design/Remodeling© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
DYM Builders Group, Inc.Transform your home with a new construction master bathroom remodel that embodies modern luxury. Two overhead square mirrors provide a spacious feel, reflecting light and making the room appear larger. Adding elegance, the wood cabinetry complements the white backsplash, and the gold and black fixtures create a sophisticated contrast. The hexagon flooring adds a unique touch and pairs perfectly with the white countertops. But the highlight of this remodel is the shower's niche and bench, alongside the freestanding bathtub ready for a relaxing soak.
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallThe original bathroom light fixtures with a gold star motif were the inspiration for this fun bathroom remodel. A textured wall tile picks up shapes of the shadow block on the exterior of the home, and a whimsical cosmic palm wallpaper ties all the elements together.
TVL Creative Ltd.Inspiration for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Lori Delisle Interior Design & DecoratingMy client's mother had a love for all things 60's, 70's & 80's. Her home was overflowing with original pieces in every corner, on every wall and in every nook and cranny. It was a crazy mish mosh of pieces and styles. When my clients decided to sell their parent's beloved home the task of making the craziness look welcoming seemed overwhelming but I knew that it was not only do-able but also had the potential to look absolutely amazing.
We did a massive, and when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE, decluttering including an estate sale, many donation runs and haulers. Then it was time to use the special pieces I had reserved, along with modern new ones, some repairs and fresh paint here and there to revive this special gem in Willow Glen, CA for a new home owner to love.
John Marion Custom Homes, LLCMedium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Other with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
12/12 Architects & PlannersPhoto of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, black floors, a sliding door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Noah Construction & DesignThis is an example of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, green tiles, porcelain tiles, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
exactly.Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Design ideas for a medium sized retro family bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro family bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Lexy DesignThis design was for an elderly client with slight mobility issues., We had a very tight space off of the bedroom. Several design and safety elements were incorporated into this project to make it more adapted.
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.
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingThis may be a tiny master bathroom but we made an impact with this mid-century modern design! Featuring black penny round flooring, a simple white shower tile surround, black and white chevron wallpaper, simple black and gold fixtures, and finally a two-tone vanity.
Hem CollectiveThe existing bathroom only had a bathtub. We added a shower, which gave us the opportunity to use this gorgeous, green tile. With a tight budget, we brought in an off-the-shelf floating vanity to save money but finished it off with an upgraded faucet and gorgeous, solid brass hardware. We also brought in marble, penny tile on the floors for a bit of luxury.
DYM Builders Group, Inc.Transform your home with a new construction master bathroom remodel that embodies modern luxury. Two overhead square mirrors provide a spacious feel, reflecting light and making the room appear larger. Adding elegance, the wood cabinetry complements the white backsplash, and the gold and black fixtures create a sophisticated contrast. The hexagon flooring adds a unique touch and pairs perfectly with the white countertops. But the highlight of this remodel is the shower's niche and bench, alongside the freestanding bathtub ready for a relaxing soak.
Stellar Design InteriorsSmall retro shower room bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a vessel sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
USI Design & RemodelingDallas Texas. Built-1954; single-story mid century modern home. Split ceilings, 8' and low vault. Whole house renovation. Design & construction by USI.
Spaces pictured: Powder bath, guest bath, master bath, family room, kitchen and laundry.
12/12 Architects & PlannersPhoto of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, black floors, a sliding door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and a freestanding bath.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Midcentury Bathroom with Wallpapered Walls 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