Step back in time with our retro bathroom decor ideas! From vintage fixtures to mid-century accents, discover how to infuse your space with nostalgic charm. Let’s transform your bathroom into a stylish blast from the past!
1. Not boring black vanity
Our first proposition is a bathroom with a strong contrast between black vanity and salmon pink tiles. When you put these two colors together in your head they don’t have a right to work, but in this situation they are nicely working together with the help of tapestry which combines both colors and makes the whole bathroom look cohesive.
2. Second life of an apothecary cabinet
This bathroom has many unique elements. First thing you notice is a beautiful mirror. Its golden frame works nicely with sink fittings and other golden elements. They are a pop of lightness on dark moody walls. Moodiness is emphasized further with dark rug (not very common in bathrooms) and a beautiful apothecary cabinet. It works as a storage for towels and ornaments.
3. Travel back in time to 1940’s UK
I don’t know why but every time I look at this bathroom, it reminds me of Great Britain in the 1940’s. Maybe it’s because of the vintage fittings, or mirror in a thick frame, or maybe vintage sink with rust on its legs. Most people would clean up those legs and make them look more presentable, but I think leaving them as they add a lot of character to the space. And somehow it pairs with the metal stool, so it doesn’t look out of place here.
4. Beauty of an emerald vanity
This vanity really is an eye-catcher. It adds some color to an otherwise neutral bathroom. Next to it we have a unique cabinet located above the toilet. It’s a space often left empty in many houses, but it doesn’t have to always be the case. Rifled glass of the cabinet looks like it was made specifically for this bathroom as it fits with rifled glass sconces.
5. Ultra-retro toilet
Nowadays how often do you see toilets with flushing mechanisms placed high above you? It screams of old technology, but somehow looks good in a modern bathroom. Vintage mirror, vanity and heater work together with the toilet to create a cohesive look. Checkered tiles on the floor and emerald green tiles on the wall make the space look peaceful and put together.
6. Vintage mirrors like knights shields
These mirrors have to remind you of shields. Together with double vanity they steal the show. Not to take attention from these elements, someone decided to use very slim and modest sconces that blend in perfectly. Plants work in every space and here somehow they add even more character to this unique space.
7. Clever optical illusion
First thing you notice here is a three way mirror, but it isn’t exactly a three way mirror. By painting mirror-like shapes on both sides of an actual mirror someone created an interesting illusion. Beautiful chandelier does magnificent work with sconces and the colorful floor adds some lightness to the overall gray and neutral bathroom.
8. Retro bar cart in the bathroom
Who said bar carts can only be used for storing alcohol? Here it works perfectly as a side table and at the same time works a decorative purpose.
9. Bathroom like from the little mermaid
In my head I can easily picture Ariel doing her skincare routine in this bathroom. Light green marble vanity fits nicely with pink walls and lastryko floor. Gold fittings and irregular shaped mirrors add some retro charm.
10. Welcome to vintage americana bathroom
This bathroom could easily be transported from the 1800’s. Free standing shower tray is beautiful on its own, but paired with antique shower fittings and rods going all around, it looks frozen in time. My only concern is the wooden floor. Although it fits perfectly to the decor, wooden boards are very sensitive to water damage. If you consider wood in your bathroom you need to protect it at all costs.
11. Crazy sixties in bathroom decor
Another bathroom frozen in time. In this case we’re coming back to the colorful sixties. Unique blue sink is the same color as tiles on one of the walls. The other wall is pink and this shade of color works perfectly as a background. Bulb lightning above the mirror adds even more charm to this space.
12. Living in a Barbie dream
Here we have a beautiful union between retro and modern elements. Pink washbasin, bathtub and toilet are antique elements, but paired together with modern tiles and glass wall they look elegant and put together. Plants serve some additional color for more interest.
13. Bring back lastryko floors!
I don’t know about the US, but in Europe lastryko floors were a big thing. Here we have a beautiful example of how they can be used nowadays in modern arrangement. Subway tiles in many shades of pink add depth to the space, black fitting and mirror frame pair with the floor. Please also notice these amazing sconces.
14. Another variation on retro decor
Here we also see lastryko but with different pattern and purpose. Patterned countertop breaks up blocks of colors on the walls and adds some dynamics as well as does the floor. Mirror is also rather unique. You don’t always see mirrors mounted to the ceiling.
15. Rich vintage americana
Here we see another vintage american bathroom decor, but in much richer version. Beautiful wood panels on the walls, sconces with washbasin and finally antique shower. It all screms of old american dream.
In conclusion, exploring retro bathroom ideas opens a door to a world of nostalgia, creativity, and timeless charm. From vibrant color schemes to iconic fixtures and accessories, each element contributes to a unique aesthetic that celebrates the best of the past while accommodating modern needs. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of Art Deco or the simplicity of mid-century design, there’s a retro style to suit every taste and preference. By incorporating vintage-inspired touches into your bathroom, you can create a space that feels both inviting and stylish. So, don’t hesitate to experiment with retro elements and let your imagination guide you in transforming your bathroom into a timeless retreat that captures the essence of days gone by.
