1. Keep Everything Accessible
Can you imagine how frustrating it would be to have to stand on your tiptoes to reach the faucet? For any kids-bathroom remodel, the first thing you should consider is accessibility.
This doesn’t necessarily mean replacing all of the fixtures with child-sized options—kids don’t stay kids very long, and having to remodel the bathroom a decade later to accommodate growth spurts can be expensive. Instead, invest in a few additional items that can be added to existing fixtures to give your pint-sized offspring a boost. Faucet extenders make it easier for little hands to reach water streams, free-standing towel racks bring towels down to more-accessible levels, and you might be surprised at just how useful a small step stool is in front of the vanity or toilet.
2. Don’t Be Afraid of a Little Color
Adults tend to lean towards neutral colors and soft hues in their bathroom décor. But while off-white walls and gray tiles are fine for children’s bathrooms, you can spruce things up a lot with a little splash of color. In fact, in many cases, less is more.
Add character to the room by including a colored vanity, or consider towels or bathroom rugs in vibrant primary colors. Paint the cabinets your child’s favorite color, and if you feel like the walls are too bleak, think about hanging a colorful framed print, using fun decals, or even doing a little stencil work. Simply put, making the effort to move beyond the beige will show your child that you want to give them a pace that is all their own.
3. Double Up to Speed Things Up
If you have more than one child vying for the same bathroom, you probably know just how time-consuming mornings and bedtimes can be. But why force your kids to take turns with bathroom sinks when they could be brushing teeth and combing hair side by side?
If you have the budget and you plan to have your children share the bathroom for the foreseeable future, you might consider adding another sink! Multiple sinks will really speed up the time it takes to get kids ready, making your investment a worthwhile one.
4. Beguile with Tile
Durable, waterproof, and easy to clean, tiles feel like they were made for bathrooms. And now, these same tiles can make the bathroom — provided that they’re unique and fun. Including the occasional colored tile along with the standard ones or adding picture tiles can create a more whimsical, child-friendly atmosphere. And, if you fancy yourself a true artist, you could even use smaller tiles to make mosaic pictures right on floors or walls.
5. Beat ‘Boring’ with ‘Storing’
Does it seem like your kids have a lot of stuff cluttering up the vanity, cupboards, and tub? When you need more places to put it all, a little storage can go a long way. Add some low shelving along the walls for things like bubble bath and children’s toothpaste to help keep some of those vital kids’ bathroom products out of the way but still within easy reach.
And, if finding the right bath toys (and collecting and putting them all away after you drain the water) is making bath time more of a hassle than it should be, a suction-cup hanging bath-toy holder could be the answer. These holders are fun and friendly, and give you and your child an easy way to store, dry, and retrieve toys for bath-time playtime.
6. Bring Wallpaper Back
Want to give your child’s bathrooms some real personality? You might want to go with wallpaper. Wallpaper allows you to include detailed designs, patterns, and colors, without having to be a miracle worker with your paintbrush. And, one of the best things about wallpaper is that it can fit nearly any aesthetic.
From character-themed wallpaper to solid colors, your options are nearly limitless. Just make sure that you choose a waterproof wallpaper and that you install it properly so that you won’t have to worry about moisture getting in behind it.
7. Add Some Fun Finishing Touches
One thing to remember is that it doesn’t necessarily take all that much to make a kid-friendly bathroom atmosphere. If you feel like repainting or wallpapering the walls isn’t the right direction, or you don’t have the budget for certain other remodeling projects, you can always start small by accessorizing.
Kids love to see their favorite animals, colors, and characters show up in their everyday lives, so let’s bring them into the bathroom! Fun shower curtains, themed towel hooks, character-based toothbrush holders, etc. can all be inexpensive children’s bathroom ideas to help get your kids excited about using the bathroom.
Made Renovation Turns Kids-Bathroom Ideas into Reality If you’re ready to make your bathroom more kid friendly, we can help. With Made Renovation, you can work directly with designers who specialize in kids’ bathrooms to create a space that’s perfect for your family. Plus, we make the process effortless, so you won’t have to worry about the remodel taking the magic out of the dream. Whatever style you’re going for, we have the resources and expertise to help you make it happen.
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