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Kitchen Design ConceptsAfter reviving their kitchen, this couple was ready to tackle the master bathroom by getting rid of some Venetian plaster and a built in tub, removing fur downs and a bulky shower surround, and just making the entire space feel lighter, brighter, and bringing into a more mid-century style space.
The cabinet is a freestanding furniture piece that we allowed the homeowner to purchase themselves to save a little bit on cost, and it came with prefabricated with a counter and undermount sinks. We installed 2 floating shelves in walnut above the commode to match the vanity piece.
The faucets are Hansgrohe Talis S widespread in chrome, and the tub filler is from the same collection. The shower control, also from Hansgrohe, is the Ecostat S Pressure Balance with a Croma SAM Set Plus shower head set.
The gorgeous freestanding soaking tub if from Jason - the Forma collection. The commode is a Toto Drake II two-piece, elongated.
Tile was really fun to play with in this space so there is a pretty good mix. The floor tile is from Daltile in their Fabric Art Modern Textile in white. We kept is fairly simple on the vanity back wall, shower walls and tub surround walls with an Interceramic IC Brites White in their wall tile collection. A 1" hex on the shower floor is from Daltile - the Keystones collection. The accent tiles were very fun to choose and we settled on Daltile Natural Hues - Paprika in the shower, and Jade by the tub.
The wall color was updated to a neutral Gray Screen from Sherwin Williams, with Extra White as the ceiling color.
Maven Home InteriorsMid century modern bathroom. Calm Bathroom vibes. Bold but understated. Black fixtures. Freestanding vanity.
Bold flooring.
Retro shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles and porcelain tiles.
Retro shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles and porcelain tiles.
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.
Solid Kitchen & BathModern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway and star patterned ceramic tiles.
NR InteriorsWe designed this Daughter's Bathroom to be a tranquil and sophisticated space with accents of rose gold on sconces and cabinetry hardware. The rose gold is a lovely accent on the soft green/grey cabinetry. The vanity wall is covered in Ann Sacks glazed porcelain mosaic. The countertops are a beautiful White Macabus Quartzite for both an elegant yet easy care material.
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.
Moss Yaw Design studiogeometric tile featuring a grid pattern contrasts with the organic nature of the large-aggregate black and white terrazzo flooring at this custom shower
Haven Design and ConstructionRemodeling the master bath provided many design challenges. The long and narrow space was visually expanded by removing an impeding large linen closet from the space. The additional space allowed for two sinks where there was previously only one. In addition, the long and narrow window in the bath provided amazing natural light, but made it difficult to incorporate vanity mirrors that were tall enough. The designer solved this issue by incorporating pivoting mirrors that mounted just below the long window. Finally, a custom walnut vanity was designed to utilize every inch of space. The vanity front steps in and out on the ends to make access by the toilet area more functional and spacious. A large shower with a built in quartz shower seat and hand held shower wand provide touch of luxury. Finally, the ceramic floor tile design provides a mid century punch without overpowering the tranquil space.
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.
Breathe Design StudioOur Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom.
The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space.
In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space.
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Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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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.
Fireclay TileDesign firm Banner Day Interiors uses a clean palette of white and blue bathroom tiles while playing with scale and pattern in this satisfyingly seamless space. Featuring bathroom and shower tile from Fireclay Tile. Sample more colors at fireclaytile.com/samples
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Elongated Diamond Tile in Nautical
Small Diamond Sheeted Tile in Calcite
4x8 Tile in Calcite
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.
Carmit Oron Interior DesignPhoto of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, black floors, a hinged door, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit and a vaulted ceiling.
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.
Lotus Home ImprovementInspiration for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet and a hinged door.
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.
Craig O'Connell ArchitectureThe master bath was completely transformed into a modern, bright and hip space with an large luxurious shower.
Retro bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, granite worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Retro bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, an integrated sink, granite worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Midcentury White 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