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OGArchInspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Berlin with an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, orange tiles, orange walls, an integrated sink, concrete worktops, an open shower, grey worktops, a single sink and a wall niche.
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.
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesOwner's spa-style bathroom with beautiful African Mahogany cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
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.
Solid Kitchen & Bathmid century modern bathroom design.
herringbone tiles, brick wall, cement floor tiles, gold fixtures, round mirror and globe scones.
corner shower with subway tiles and penny tiles.
Pittsburgh Remodeling CompanyRobert Schwerdt
This is an example of a large retro shower room bathroom in Other with a freestanding bath, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, green tiles, beige walls, a two-piece toilet, porcelain flooring, beige floors, a corner shower, an open shower and cement tiles.
This is an example of a large retro shower room bathroom in Other with a freestanding bath, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, green tiles, beige walls, a two-piece toilet, porcelain flooring, beige floors, a corner shower, an open shower and cement tiles.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.
Click ArchitectsPhoto of a small retro bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
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.
Jordan Design-Build GroupThe original bathroom on the main floor had an odd Jack-and-Jill layout with two toilets, two vanities and only a single tub/shower (in vintage mint green, no less). With some creative modifications to existing walls and the removal of a small linen closet, we were able to divide the space into two functional bathrooms – one of them now a true en suite master.
In the master bathroom we chose a soothing palette of warm grays – the geometric floor tile was laid in a random pattern adding to the modern minimalist style. The slab front vanity has a mid-century vibe and feels at place in the home. Storage space is always at a premium in smaller bathrooms so we made sure there was ample countertop space and an abundance of drawers in the vanity. While calming grays were welcome in the bathroom, a saturated pop of color adds vibrancy to the master bedroom and creates a vibrant backdrop for furnishings.
Modern & Contemporary Interior DesignWorking with the eaves in this room to create an enclosed shower wasn't as problematic as I had envisioned.
The steam spa shower needed a fully enclosed space so I had the glass door custom made by a local company.
The seat adds additional luxury and the continuation of the yellow color pops is present in accessories and rugs.
Riddle Construction & DesignThis unfinished basement utility room was converted into a stylish mid-century modern bath & laundry. Walnut cabinetry featuring slab doors, furniture feet and white quartz countertops really pop. The furniture vanity is contrasted with brushed gold plumbing fixtures & hardware. Black hexagon floors with classic white subway shower tile complete this period correct bathroom!
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignPhoto of a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a submerged bath, an alcove shower, white walls, concrete flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Mark Davis DesignThis is an example of a retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, black floors, open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, 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
Lisa & LeroyThe homeowners wanted a dual vanity (who doesn't?) but it was a small space, so we designed custom cabinetry to the depth that would work in the bathroom and kept it floating so that the space would look bigger. And the blue tile is a play off of the kitchen downstairs to keep a consistent thread throughout the house.
Alden Miller InteriorsJohn Merkl
This is an example of a retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, brown walls, a submerged sink, blue floors, a hinged door and beige worktops.
This is an example of a retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, brown walls, a submerged sink, blue floors, a hinged door and beige worktops.
PROYECTOThis is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, an open shower, white worktops, brick flooring and red floors.
Turn DesignHalf bath
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Photo of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops and grey floors.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops and grey floors.
Hsu McCulloughSteam shower with Fireclay "Calcite" field tile with white oak cabinets and floor. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, yellow floors and a hinged door.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, yellow floors and a hinged door.
Midcentury Shower Room 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