Midcentury Shower Room Bathroom Ideas and Designs
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.
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.
Blackline RenovationsTo create enough room to add a dual vanity, Blackline integrated an adjacent closet and borrowed some square footage from an existing closet to the space. The new modern vanity includes stained walnut flat panel cabinets and is topped with white Quartz and matte black fixtures.
Michelle Lord InteriorsMIDCENTURY VANITY CUSTOM DESIGN,PEER WHITE CAESAR STONE WRAPPED AROUND VANITY WITH WALNUTS SLIDING DOORS
This is an example of a small retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and ceramic flooring.
This is an example of a small retro shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and ceramic flooring.
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.
Hive HomeIn a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.
risa boyer architectureInspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit and exposed beams.
Kristy Kropat Design GmbHmid-century modern bathroom with terrazzo countertop, hexagonal sink, custom walnut mirror with white powder coated shelf, teal hexagonal ceramic tiles, Porcelanosa textured large format white tile, gray oak cabinet, Edison bulb sconce hanging light fixtures.
Modernes Badezimmer aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatte, sechseckiges Waschbecken, maßgefertigter Spiegel aus Nussbaumholz mit weißer, pulverbeschichteter Ablage, sechseckige Keramikfliesen in Tealachs, großformatige weiße Fliesen mit Porcelanosa-Struktur, Schrank aus grauer Eiche, Hängeleuchten mit Edison-Glühbirne.
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.
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.
The WorksLincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors and an open shower.
Design ideas for a midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, white floors and an open shower.
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.
MO interior designПлитка Iris Ceramica, смеситель и душевая лейка FIMA Carlo Frattini
This is an example of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Moscow with grey tiles, ceramic tiles and a corner shower.
This is an example of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Moscow with grey tiles, ceramic tiles and a corner shower.
d KISER design.construct, inc.Architect: AToM
Interior Design: d KISER
Contractor: d KISER
d KISER worked with the architect and homeowner to make material selections as well as designing the custom cabinetry. d KISER was also the cabinet manufacturer.
Photography: Colin Conces
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.
AB design studio, inc.Ciro Coelho
Medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, glass sheet walls, white walls, a submerged sink, a shower curtain and white worktops.
Medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, glass sheet walls, white walls, a submerged sink, a shower curtain and white worktops.
Mosier Luxury HomesInspiration for a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, beige worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
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.
Windust Architecture x InteriorsTatjana Plitt
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Melbourne with a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, white tiles, white walls, grey floors and an open shower.
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Melbourne with a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, white tiles, white walls, grey floors and an open shower.
Ravenwood Developers LTDA full view of the ensuite bathroom showing the hex tile detail, curb less shower, custom vanity and fixtures
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, black tiles, black and white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, white tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, white floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, black tiles, black and white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, white tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, white floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
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