{"id":22393,"date":"2022-11-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/?p=22393"},"modified":"2022-11-17T16:06:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T21:06:05","slug":"mid-century-modern-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/mid-century-modern-bathroom","title":{"rendered":"How to Design a Mid Century Modern Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Mid-century modern design is incredibly trendy, having made quite the comeback in recent years. Whether you&#8217;re designing your entire home with a mid-century modern feel or just looking to focus on one area, you might be curious about this contemporary interior design style. Bathrooms are an excellent place to test the waters, as this space&#8217;s design elements are easily recognizable. Here&#8217;s what you should know when considering designing a mid-century modern bathroom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;what-is-mid-century-modern?<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is Mid-Century Modern?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-century modern is the design era that occurred between 1945 and 1980. At this time, interior designers focused on expansive space, large windows, open floor plans, sliding glass doors, and an integration with nature. Simplicity was the overall goal. Since this period occurred after the war, steel and plywood are featured heavily in this style. These materials were plentiful at that time.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-century modern design has been staging a comeback, which points to a cultural desire to be in touch with nature again. Since this design era is all about showcasing the outdoors and being one with nature, its renaissance could point to our desire to get outside after years spent working from home. In addition, since mid-century-modern allows you to see nature so clearly, it compels you to spend more time outdoors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;how-to-feature-mid-century-modern-style-in-your-bathroom<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How to Feature Mid-Century Modern Style in Your Bathroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mid-century-bathroom-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Midcentury modern bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-22396\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-century modern bathrooms have certain key design elements that make this trend stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#1.-glass\">1. Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-century modern calls for a lot of glass to let the light in and create that open space feeling. So, a mid-century modern bathroom should feature big windows \u2014 perhaps even a skylight \u2014 and a glass-enclosed shower, so the space feels very open.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#2.-wood-paneling&nbsp;\">2. Wood Paneling\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plywood is a prominent feature of mid-century modern design. While it can be a polarizing design feature, particularly in a bathroom, nothing says a mid-century modern bathroom more than a wood vanity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#3.-lighting\">3. Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a mid-century modern feel through lighting alone. Light fixtures from this era will instantly provide the ambiance of a different time. Focus on wall sconces, pendant lights, mid-century lamps or even a chandelier to create a unique look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#4.-pastel-colours\">4. Pastel Colours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While mid-century modern spanned enough decades that trending colours changed multiple times, the staple 1950s colours that instantly feel mid-century tend to be in the pastel family. Colours like mint, pink, teal and orange are staples of this era. However, feel free to experiment if you have something else in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#5.-terrazzo-tile\">5. Terrazzo Tile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While terrazzo came about in the 1920s, terrazzo flooring stuck around throughout the mid-century period. Therefore, composite and terrazzo tile will create that mid-century feel, which goes well with the pastel colours often found in this design trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#6.-statement-mirror\">6. Statement Mirror<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirrors are a common focal point in mid-century modern bathrooms. Therefore, a large mirror with a wood frame \u2014 either round, oval or rectangular, can instantly draw the eye while the rest of the room melts away with the open design elements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#7.-vessel-sink\">7. Vessel Sink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An authentic mid-century modern bathroom would feature a vessel sink or undermount sink \u2014 as was popular during this era. So, these sinks make for statement pieces, standing out from the typical sink design of today. In addition, they complement the mirror well, making the sink area the room&#8217;s focal point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<strong&gt;mid-century-modern-designers-worth-following<\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Mid-Century Modern Designers Worth Following<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mid-century-modern-interior-designers-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"mid century modern bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-22397\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for some mid-century modern design inspiration, consider the following accounts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"#1.&nbsp;<a-target=&quot;_blank&quot;-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melodrama\/&quot;-rel=&quot;noreferrer-noopener&quot;&gt;krys-melo<\/a&gt;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melodrama\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krys Melo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Krys Melo of Melodrama posts incredible inspiration as she restores and renovates her 1958 historical home. In addition, it&#8217;s filled with cotton candy elements, DIY projects, and all things retro.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<a-target=&quot;_blank&quot;-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hadleyhaven&quot;-rel=&quot;noreferrer-noopener&quot;&gt;the-hadley-haven<\/a&gt;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hadleyhaven\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hadley Haven<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This adorable family posts design inspiration from their mid-century modern home in Utah, providing a great look at how to make mid-mod work well for a young family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<a-target=&quot;_blank&quot;-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/destinationeichler&quot;-rel=&quot;noreferrer-noopener&quot;&gt;karen-nepacena<\/a&gt;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/destinationeichler\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karen Nepacena<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you want to see how an actual interior designer tackles mid-century modern renovations. In that case, you should follow Destination Eichler, aka Karen Nepacena, as her team transforms homes into mid-century modern masterpieces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"<a-target=&quot;_blank&quot;-href=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/midcenturyhome&quot;-rel=&quot;noreferrer-noopener&quot;&gt;mid-century-home<\/a&gt;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/midcenturyhome\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mid-century Home<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for magazine-level inspiration, look no further than Mid-century Home, the online magazine focused on all things mid-century modern design.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-mid-century-modern-for-you?\">Is Mid-Century Modern For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering a mid-century modern bathroom renovation, keep in mind that this design style is well-suited for those who love nature and the outdoors and prefer a retro vibe. However, while many elements can keep it modern and chic, it may be different from your design style if you prefer a sleek, harder, modern look. Also, wood elements in the bathroom are only for some, so consider if this look would work for your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the most incredible thing about mid-century modern is that it can be many things \u2014 and if you only want a touch of this retro vibe, you can easily create this look in your bathroom with minor renovation required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out which design elements help this trend stand out <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":22395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-22393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-design"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22393"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22399,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22393\/revisions\/22399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22393"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=22393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}