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Anthro ArchitectureThe master ensuite uses a combination of timber panelling on the walls and stone tiling to create a warm, natural space.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, limestone tiles, brown walls, limestone flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, a hinged door, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, limestone tiles, brown walls, limestone flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, a hinged door, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Mosaik Design & RemodelingThis existing sleeping porch was reworked into a stunning Mid Century bathroom complete with geometric shapes that add interest and texture. Rich woods add warmth to the black and white tiles. Wood tile was installed on the shower walls and pick up on the wood vanity and Asian-inspired custom built armoire.
Ohana Home & DesignPhoto of a large retro ensuite bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese bath, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a built in 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.
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.
Maven Home InteriorsMid century modern bathroom. Calm Bathroom vibes. Bold but understated. Black fixtures. Freestanding vanity.
Photo of a midcentury shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a midcentury shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
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.
Pear Tree Design GroupCalm and serene master with steam shower and double shower head. Low sheen walnut cabinets add warmth and color
Inspiration for a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks, a built in vanity unit and shaker cabinets.
Inspiration for a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks, a built in vanity unit and shaker cabinets.
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.
dtls.ARCHITECTUREPhoto of a midcentury shower room bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tiles, white tiles, metro tiles, grey walls, a trough sink, grey floors, an open shower, concrete flooring and flat-panel cabinets.
Megan Dent, AKBDScott Amundson
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors and white worktops.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Design & ConstructionThis project is a whole home remodel that is being completed in 2 phases. The first phase included this bathroom remodel. The whole home will maintain the Mid Century styling. The cabinets are stained in Alder Wood. The countertop is Ceasarstone in Pure White. The shower features Kohler Purist Fixtures in Vibrant Modern Brushed Gold finish. The flooring is Large Hexagon Tile from Dal Tile. The decorative tile is Wayfair “Illica” ceramic. The lighting is Mid-Century pendent lights. The vanity is custom made with traditional mid-century tapered legs. The next phase of the project will be added once it is completed.
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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.
Peri Perry ProductionsMid Century inspired bathroom designed and built by Echo Park developers, "Resourceful Developments"
Incredible architectural photography by Val Riolo.
Bennett Design Co.From the get-go, we knew this project was on a tight budget and a tighter timeline. The construction was set to begin the same week the clients approached us, but we rose to the challenge! The new design has a larger curbless shower; the toilet was moved, creating space for a larger vanity with a warm wood finish that complements the cool white and teal tiles. We selected matt black hardware, plumbing, and light fixtures.
The new floorplan makes the bathroom more functional, spacious, safe, well-lit, and modern.
Overall, the new bathroom highlights the beautiful hexagonal tile, which transitions across the entire room, and onto the shower walls. The project finished on time, within budget, and is functional and aesthetically pleasing!
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.
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.
Rande Leaman Interior DesignThe guest bathroom has the most striking matte glass patterned tile on both the backsplash and in the bathtub/shower combination. A floating wood vanity has a white quartz countertop and mid-century modern sconces on either side of the round mirror.
Midcentury Grey Bathroom 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