Friday, October 29, 2010


Certainly. When looking to design a kid bathroom that is efficient and user friendly you’ll want to take into account things like available space and whether you’re making the most of it.
A good kid bathroom design also takes into account the size and needs of your children and will help boost self-esteem as they grow and are able to better take charge of their own hygiene. Since the kid bathroom will be shared, give some thought to whether they’ll be using it at the same time. Also if they aren’t the same gender consider how you can factor in some privacy. While possible, a shared kid bathroom should include a vanity with double sinks as well as compartmentalized spaces with a privacy wall or partition.

Fixtures, storage, air flow and lighting requirements are also important considerations in a good kid bathroom design.



Space: Is there a better way to use the available kid bathroom space? A pocket door is an excellent way of freeing up the space a regular door takes up. Is it to your advantage to replace the tub and install a shower stall instead? 

Fixtures: Consider a one-piece toilet with an elongated bowl. Most one-piece models sit lower, hug closer to the wall and are better scaled for toilet training tots yet are still comfortable for adults. 

Storage: Kid bathroom storage is important. If you don’t have a linen closet or other closed storage space to house extra towels and toiletries, then you’ll need to find creative ways to store these items. Over the door hangers (with extenders) or wall mounted hooks and pegs (at mid-height) are two great ideas. You might want to consider purchasing an extra deep medicine cabinet that will hold everything from toothpaste to extra rolls of toilet paper. 

Young children will also need room to store their bathtub toys. Toys should be easily accessible and located in a hanging mesh bag or in easy to manage plastic bins with handles. Ideal storage would be in the bathtub itself, the bottom shelf of your cabinet, or on the floor of your linen closet. 


As children grow they can benefit by using the same storage area for personal care items e.g. specialty soaps, body wash and hair care accessories like a blow dryer and hair straighter. Be sure to discuss with your children the hazards of using electrical appliances near water. 

Airflow: For health reasons, it’s wise to install a good exhaust fan. Not only will you find the kid bathroom air quality healthier but it will also deter mould and mildew. 
Lighting: In addition to general lighting you’ll want to add some task lighting in your children’s kid bathroom for grooming purposes. Lights positioned to the side of a mirror are better than ones above which tend to cause glare.

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