7 Out-of-the-Box Kids Bathroom Ideas

When designing a bathroom for kids, there are a few factors that you need to consider that differ from a traditional bathroom. While some of these design differences can promote personal hygiene, others help to accommodate your child’s height as they grow throughout the years. We never recommend designing a bathroom that is specific to the age and height your child is now. Instead, you want to think of out-of-the-box ideas that will be as helpful to your child at a young age as they will be during their teenage years. Here are a few of our favorite out-of-the-box kids bathroom ideas for you to consider during your bathroom remodel.

Transitional Toilets

Depending on the age of your children, you may be toying with the idea of installing a low toilet seat that can accommodate them while they’re potty training and beyond. However, the downside of this is that a low toilet will need to be replaced after your kids begin to outgrow it. Instead, you should opt for a transitional toilet that can be used by both adults and children, while making it easier for the child to go to the bathroom. This ensures you won’t need to replace the toilet as they grow up.

Another option you might consider is soft-close toilet seats which are ideal in homes with children where toilet seats are more likely to be slammed shut. Not only will it protect the toilet seat from being slammed, but will prevent your children’s fingers from getting caught in the crossfire.

Accessible Storage

You likely have a lot of toiletries and other items stored within the cabinets of your bathroom ? especially if you’re trying to avoid what often seems like an unavoidable mess on the countertops! Setting your children up for success with their hygiene can be easily done by organizing your kid’s bathroom with accessible storage.

Consider installing a built-in hamper in their room where they can learn to place their clothes when getting ready for bed. Install pull-out drawers or use storage baskets within the cabinets to organize anything they may need from cotton swabs and toothpaste to dental floss and bandaids. Make sure all of these items are organized and in a location that is accessible to them either at their height or below (or accessible while using a step stool).

Pull-Out Step Stool

Depending on the square footage of your child’s bathroom, you may not want a step stool sitting in the corner eating up some of that space. Instead, consider including a pull-out step stool that slides out from the bottom drawer of the bathroom vanity. This ensures that your children (and any friends who come spend the night) will be able to reach the bathroom sink ? promoting better personal hygiene by allowing them to easily brush their teeth and wash their hands. The step stool can be easily tucked away and out of sight when not in use. If you don’t have the option of including a pull-out step stool in your design, keep a step stool in the room so your children can access it whenever they need it.

Double Vanities

Kids fight over everything. They always seem to want what their sibling has. While a bathroom sink may not seem all that exciting, you’d be surprised to find out that your children may still fight over who has more space while standing at the sink brushing their teeth together.

To avoid this dreaded scenario, you can install a double vanity so each child has their own sink to use while getting ready for the day or signing off for the night. With two separate stations they can each claim as their own, you’ll cut down their time waiting to brush or fighting for space and help keep up their hygiene.

If you don’t have a bathroom large enough to accommodate a double vanity, you can install a slightly wider sink that features double faucets. A trough-style sink allows you to create multiple brushing and handwashing stations without detracting from must-needed counter space.

Multiple Hooks

A common choice in bathroom designs in a towel rack ? but when designing a bathroom for a child (or multiple children!), it may be beneficial to include multiple hooks instead. Hooks allow for more towels to be hung up on a wall to dry, ensuring that each child will have a spot for their towel. This will reduce the chances of towels being left on the floor or being squished on a towel bar so they don’t dry properly.

Extra Built-Ins

Depending on the age of your children, they may get a lot of baths. It can be a messy job bathing a child, and it’s made even more difficult when the soap or shampoo you need isn’t stored in an easily accessible location. One of our favorite ways to increase the storage in a bathroom while simultaneously making bath time more enjoyable is to install built-in shelves that are recessed into the walls of the tub allowing you to keep everything you need in reach. If you have multiple children that require different toiletries, you can separate items by putting each child’s items on a separate shelf. You may even store a few bath toys on the lowest shelf so it’s accessible to the kids!

Pivoting Mirror

Depending on the age and height of your child, they may have a difficult time seeing themselves in the bathroom mirror (even with a step stool). To help make this possible for them, you can install a pivoting mirror that can be tilted to accommodate their height. This ensures that the mirror can continue being used over the years, as it can be tilted by each child to suit their needs as they grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a children’s bathroom remodel cost?

If you are planning to remodel your child’s bathroom, you can expect to pay around $100 to $150 per square foot for a standard remodel. If your desired end-look includes more high-end features, you can expect to pay a bit more of a premium.

What kind of bathroom countertop is best with kids?

When designing a kid’s bathroom, you likely need to choose a countertop material for the bathroom vanity. Some of the most popular choices for kid-friendly counters are granite, quartz, solid surface, and porcelain.

What is the ideal height for a children’s bathroom countertop?

The standard countertop height for a bathroom stands at 32 inches above the ground but can range all the way up to 36 inches. If you are designing the bathroom with children in mind, you will want to aim for the lower height unless you are also providing access to a step stool that will allow the child to access the sink.

What is the best floor material for a child’s bathroom?

Ceramic or porcelain tile is the best option for a child’s bathroom flooring. These options not only provide you with a variety of styles, colors, shapes, sizes, and textures to work with, but are also waterproof ? making it a great option when your bath time becomes a splash zone.