Midcentury Bathroom with White Worktops Ideas and Designs
Born Designers LtdThis is an example of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a wall mounted toilet, mirror tiles, limestone flooring, a built-in sink, solid surface worktops, white worktops, a feature wall, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Jubilee InteriorsThis full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary.
Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.
Maven Home InteriorsMid century modern bathroom. Calm Bathroom vibes. Bold but understated. Black fixtures. Freestanding vanity.
Bold flooring.
Retro bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Retro bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
FBC RemodelLarge midcentury ensuite bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.custom made vanity cabinet
Design ideas for a large midcentury ensuite wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Design ideas for a large midcentury ensuite wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
TKS Design Group
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Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Michael Kaskel
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Legacy Listing PhotographyPhoto of a retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tiles, white walls, a submerged sink and white worktops.
Dane Cronin PhotographyDane Cronin
This is an example of a retro ensuite bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, green floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
This is an example of a retro ensuite bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, green floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Gast ArchitectsPrimary bathroom
Inspiration for a retro ensuite wet room bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks, a built in vanity unit, a timber clad ceiling and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a retro ensuite wet room bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks, a built in vanity unit, a timber clad ceiling and flat-panel cabinets.
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncCreation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing.
The master bathroom has a huge 5.5'x6' shower with his/hers shower heads.
The main wall of the shower is made from 2 book matched porcelain slabs, the rest of the walls are made from Thasos marble tile and the floors are slate stone.
The vanity is a double sink custom made with distress wood stain finish and its almost 10' long.
The vanity countertop and backsplash are made from the same porcelain slab that was used on the shower wall.
The two pocket doors on the opposite wall from the vanity hide the WIC and the water closet where a $6k toilet/bidet unit is warmed up and ready for her owner at any given moment.
Notice also the huge 100" mirror with built-in LED light, it is a great tool to make the relatively narrow bathroom to look twice its size.
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCSmall retro ensuite bathroom in Kansas City with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, mosaic tiles, black walls, slate flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Moss Yaw Design studioCustom flat-panel cabinetry in dark grey contrasts the minimalist monochrome material palette, with white wall tile in various patterns and a barn-style shower enclosure
Flavin ArchitectsThis remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs.
The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. The bathroom floor and walls are white Thassos marble.
Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignSome spaces, like this bathroom, simply needed a little face lift so we made some changes to personalize the look for our clients. The framed, beveled mirror is actually a recessed medicine cabinet with hidden storage! On either side of the mirror are linear, modern, etched-glass and black metal light fixtures. Marble is seen throughout the home and we added it here as a backsplash. The new faucet compliments the lighting above.
Solid Kitchen & BathStylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.
Tali Hardonag ArchitectPhoto of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and exposed beams.
Benning Design ConstructionDesign ideas for a retro ensuite bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.
Studio ComoA mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner bath, all types of shower, all types of toilet, black tiles, all types of wall tile, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner bath, all types of shower, all types of toilet, black tiles, all types of wall tile, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Kitchen Inspiration Inc.Designed-build by Kitchen Inspiration
Mid-Century Bathroom
With Chevron pattern tile
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Midcentury Bathroom with White Worktops 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