Midcentury Turquoise Bathroom Ideas and Designs
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.
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.
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.
Design REMODEL ProsLeave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.This is an example of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Austin with multi-coloured tiles, cement tiles, multi-coloured walls and a wall-mounted sink.
Blake Civiello ArchitecturePhotos by Philippe Le Berre
Inspiration for a large retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, a freestanding bath, blue walls, slate flooring, a submerged sink, grey tiles and grey floors.
Inspiration for a large retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, a freestanding bath, blue walls, slate flooring, a submerged sink, grey tiles and grey floors.
Moss Yaw Design studioa palette of heath wall tile (in kpfa green), large format terrazzo flooring, and painted flat-panel cabinetry, make for a playful and spacious secondary bathroom
ArciformA wall of vivid turquoise glass tile frames the soaking tub in this mid-century main suite. Design by Arciform Senior Designer Kristyn Bester. Photos by Photo Art Portraits
Nena Aziz InteriorsNader Essa Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in shower, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, white worktops, blue tiles and white floors.
This is an example of a medium sized retro shower room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in shower, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, white worktops, blue tiles and white floors.
Hsu McCulloughOpulent blue marble walls of the Primary Bathroom with private views of the neighborhood tree canopies.
Photo by Dan Arnold
Inspiration for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, marble tiles, blue walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, marble tiles, blue walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
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.
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.
Jetton Construction, Inc.Cecily Young, AIA; Moore Ruble Yudell Architects
Photos courtesy of Colins Lozada, with MRY Architects
Retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese bath, an alcove shower, green tiles, glass tiles, white walls, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
Retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese bath, an alcove shower, green tiles, glass tiles, white walls, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
DFS Construction Inc.This is an example of a midcentury ensuite bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, blue tiles, mosaic tiles, a hinged door, a shower bench, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and a wood ceiling.
Sklar StudiosOpen to the Primary Bedroom & per the architect, the new floor plan of the en suite bathroom & closet features a strikingly bold cement tile design both in pattern and color, dual sinks, steam shower with a built-in bench, and a separate WC.
Designed Smart - Laila Ferri JohnsonReconfigure master bathroom and closet to add more storage and create better layout
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury grey and white ensuite bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, a shower curtain, white worktops, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury grey and white ensuite bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, a shower curtain, white worktops, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
ADU MastersThis is an example of a medium sized retro bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding bath, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Revival FlatUpdated mid-century modern bathroom. Equipped with tons of storage and room for two.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a trough sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a trough sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Moderne BuildersKelly Peak
Inspiration for a large midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner bath, a walk-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, stone slabs, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a trough sink and solid surface worktops.
Inspiration for a large midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner bath, a walk-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, stone slabs, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a trough sink and solid surface worktops.
Midcentury Turquoise 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