Kids' bathrooms should feel fit for purpose but enjoy funner qualities that bring joy.
The goal: get the little ones excited to get ready each day or settle down for bed.
Below are 30 different options that sprinkle in a little (to a lot) of design magic.
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This could be through towels and washcloths embroidered with their initials or shown through wall art or name signs.
A pink color palette is your one-way ticket.
Mix in some funky florals and you’ll have a space that even adults will envy.
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Tuck them away beneath sinks or have them sitting on top of shelves.
Towels and hand soap dispensers can also be swapped out for more playful options.
Playful Pops
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Bathrooms for kids can be serene spaces, too.
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Take a look at the current faucet and handles.
This can be done for light fixtures, cabinet pulls, and towel racks, too.
Contrasting Pops of Color
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Grown-up bathrooms normally feature color palettes that blend pretty seamlessly.
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This could be bold blue with yellow or orange accents, or a green bathroom with pink details.
Bring accent colors in through towel ladders or racks, cabinets, and step stools.
Alessandro Ronfini atDemo Architectsinitially found the sink in this bathroom and worked based on that fixture alone.
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These water-resistant rugs are built for this environment, but are more than a functional piece.
They’re a great way to infuse some personality, humor, or design, too.
They add life and natural touches, which is always welcome in kids' rooms.
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These more saturated colors will entertain while they wash their hands or floss.
A few rolls of a bright-colored paint on a small portion of the bathroom wall can instantly add joy.
Of course several accent walls and furniture items in various colors earns even more design points.
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Miniaturized Bathroom
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And for the tiniest of tots?
Look for teeny versions of mirrors, vanities, toothbrush holders, and soap dispensers to get them started.
It doesn’t require any renovating, but makes such a difference in giving them their own space.
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Cool Light Fixtures
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Another quick idea for a child’s bathroom?
Adding a unique light fixture.
Think about fun shapes, bright colors, and stacked bulb configurations.
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Kid-Friendly Touches
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The smallest toys and decorative objects can quickly transform a basic bathroom.
Coral and seashells and a little bit of netting can transform the space into a beach oasis.
you’ve got the option to get extremely creative even with just a few pieces.
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Pick out one that’s their favorite color, pattern, or character motif and swap it in.
Complement a vintage-inspired wallpaper or fun shade of paint with window treatments and lighting that match.
Even towels and artwork can play a part in the color scheme.
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All together, these items pull the room together impeccably.
Playful but Sophisticated
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Fun and vibrant don’t equate to garish and clashing.
You won’t have to play favorites and choose one person’s preferred color over another’s.
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Second-Glance Details
There are minimal details and there are those that make you do a double-take.
These features are too fun to miss out on and feel right at home in a kid’s bathroom.
It could also be a piece of artwork that makes you circle back for another peek.
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Think about patterns, shades, and prints that mask dirt and grime while also bringing in fun.
Minimalist Touches
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Fans of minimalism can also create bathrooms built for kids.
For a tiny touch of child-friendly decor, a giant rubber duck is a must-have.
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But this is a great strategy for making a bathroom feel more fit for kids.
Silhouette profile portraits in playful colors are an adorable way to show your kid a little extra love.
Even better is incorporating artwork in hues that match the rest of the bathroom.
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It gives little feet a soft, comfortable place to stand and catches drips from the sink.
Opt for complementary hues for extra fun contrast.
What might feel like a bold design choice often results in a cool combination.
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Consider hanging up cute towel hooks (drilled in or adhesive) that match the theme of the space.
A bathroom can meet both of these hopes.
An ornate mirror can also add to this.
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Using tile gives extra texture and shine to a bathroom that both kids and adults will appreciate.
If tile is too much effort, painting on the pattern can have a similar shimmering ocean-inspired effect.
There are plenty of little features and details that can be exciting for kids and adults.
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Little Greene
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House of Chais
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