Small Midcentury Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Design ideas for a small retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, a submerged sink and blue floors.
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCSmall retro ensuite bathroom in Kansas City with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, mosaic tiles, black walls, slate flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiVista del bagno dall'ingresso.
Ingresso con pavimento originale in marmette sfondo bianco; bagno con pavimento in resina verde (Farrow&Ball green stone 12). stesso colore delle pareti; rivestimento in lastre ariostea nere; vasca da bagno Kaldewei con doccia, e lavandino in ceramica orginale anni 50. MObile bagno realizzato su misura in legno cannettato.
Moss Yaw Design studioCustom flat-panel cabinetry in dark grey contrasts the minimalist monochrome material palette, with white wall tile in various patterns and a barn-style shower enclosure
mango design coThis is an example of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, wooden worktops, white floors and a shower curtain.
Solid Kitchen & BathStylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.
Lexie Saine DesignThis is an example of a small retro bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a single sink and a floating 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.
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.
Studio ComoA mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner bath, all types of shower, all types of toilet, black tiles, all types of wall tile, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner bath, all types of shower, all types of toilet, black tiles, all types of wall tile, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Kitchen Inspiration Inc.Designed-build by Kitchen Inspiration
Mid-Century Bathroom
With Chevron pattern tile
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small retro shower room bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, solid surface worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, 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.
Lotus Home ImprovementPhoto of a small retro ensuite bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
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.
Rowlands ArchitectureSmall midcentury shower room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a console sink, wooden worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, brown worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Karen Korn InteriorsInspiration for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
CaliCabi Cabinets & RemodelingAgoura Hills mid century bathroom remodel for small townhouse bathroom.
Inspiration for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, slate flooring, a built-in sink, laminate worktops, beige floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Inspiration for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, slate flooring, a built-in sink, laminate worktops, beige floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
SALA ArchitectsThe clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.
Square Inch DesignInspiration for a small midcentury bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in shower, green tiles, glass tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, white floors and a hinged door.
Payte Miller InteriorsVanity & Shelves are custom made. Wall tile is from Arizona Tile. Medicine Cabinet is from Kohler. Plumbing fixtures are from Newport Brass.
Small retro ensuite bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, glass tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors and an open shower.
Small retro ensuite bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, glass tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors and an open shower.
Small Midcentury Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your Small 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