Use clean lines and soothing details to create the ultimate midcentury modern bathroom.
Elevate your home with the sleek, functional aesthetic of amidcentury modern bathroom.
So, it is perfect for executing in small, functional spaces like bathrooms and powder rooms.
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Use a Wood Vanity
Update a wood sideboardfor a bathroom vanity that suits the era.
Add a Pretty Pastel
Experiment with thepowdery pastelspopular in the ’50s.
The vanity and abstract print echo the gentle aqua shade and create a serene look that’s not overpowering.
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The scalloped detail is cleverly repeated with the brass vanity pulls, wall sconce, and curved mirror.
Use Bold Patterned Flooring
You’ve heard of an accent wall, but what about accent flooring?
Confident patterns are a midcentury modern must.
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Here, black-and-white bathroom floor tiles add style points to an otherwiseneutral bathroom designwithout overwhelming it.
If a new floor isn’t within your budget,peel-and-stick tilesare a budget-friendly alternative.
Go Coastal
This midcentury modern bathroom is the perfect example of seamlessly blended styles.
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Lifting avanity off the floorcreates the illusion of more space and makes cleaning easier.
Every inch of this bathroom is covered in hexagon mosaic tile for a seamless look.
Thewhite tilesoffer a timeless, clean, classic look that borders on sterile.
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Go for an Understated Midcentury Modern Bathroom
For many, the bathroom is a sanctuary of calm.
To achieve a flawless, serene midcentury modern bathroom, prioritize clean lines and sparse ornamentation.
The muted,neutral color schemeof this bathroom exudes tranquility.
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Work in Wood Tones
Wood panelingis a crucial feature of midcentury modern design.
Both the painted and exposed wood elements add subtle layers of texture and visual interest.
Incorporate bold geometric shapes into thebathroom with tileseither the real thing or stick-on varieties.
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And why limit yourself to one shape?
Combine mosaic, subway, or bold geometric tiles for an unmissable homage to midcentury modern style.
Here, glossywhite subway tilesreflect light around the room, creating a crisp, airy look.
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Pair them with black bathroom fittings and warm brass accents for a sleek look.
That’s becausewarm metallic finishesare ubiquitous in midcentury style for hardware, lighting, furniture, and accessories.
Polished brass bathroom fittings provide a warm, striking accentagainst the blacksubway tiles in this bathroom.
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Channel the 1950s with atomic boomerang and starburst shapes.
Or bring in a natural element with leaf, tree, or Scandinavian floral patterns.
Replace the hardware on your cabinets with curvy drawer pulls or slim, streamlined handles.
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Swap out your faucets and lights with new fixtures in brass, bronze, or gold.
Midcentury modern design is defined by clean lines and organic shapes.
The aesthetic embraces sleek profiles and functionality as defined in the mid-20th centuryparticularly between the 1930s and 1960s.
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Popular materials for midcentury modern design include wood, leather, glass, brass, and other metals.
Popular materials for retro decor include melamine, laminate, chrome, and plastic.
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