When you’re renovating your bathroom, there’s a wide array of options you need to consider all at once. You have to choose every aspect of the bathroom design, from the color palette to the finish of the fixtures, ahead of time. If kids are in the picture, things get even more complicated. Thankfully, there are guidelines to make the process much easier. If you’re remodeling a bathroom with your children’s needs in mind, consider the following tips.

Kid-Friendly Bathroom Design Basics

1. Future-Proof Your Design

Although your kids may be small now, they’ll grow up faster than you expect. Even though there are shorter, child-size toilets and vanities available, it’s better to choose the standard options that will accommodate your children’s height in the future. You can always buy stepping stools to make up the difference right now. This is also much more affordable than a future replacement toilet or sink.

2. Choose Low-Maintenance Materials

It’s no secret that kids can be messy. Even if they aren’t mischievous, they're clumsy and can accidentally knock something over. To minimize the damage, use tough, easy-to-clean materials. When it comes to countertops, granite is more durable and scratch-resistant than marble, and it’s also less likely to stain.

3. Make Room for Storage

While standard bathroom remodeling projects should always factor in storage for toiletries, towels, and extra toilet paper, a kid-friendly bathroom design needs a little bit more. Infants and toddlers often need toys for their baths; eventually, teenagers might need more space for other toiletries like makeup, hair products, and hair styling tools.

4. Use Accessories & Paint for Personality

Although there are some adorable, kid-friendly tile designs on the market, it’s much more cost-effective to go with something more universally appealing. If you want to inject more fun into the bathroom design, do so with a set of towels, quirky toothbrush holder, figurines, or brightly painted walls.

5. Incorporate Safety into Your Design

Finally, plan for safety, especially with the fixtures. If you’re worried about your kids accidentally burning themselves when washing their hands or brushing their teeth, you can have an anti-scale valve installed. This tiny device mixes in a bit of cold water to the hot water to prevent it from becoming too hot.

If you’re planning a bathroom remodeling project with your kids in mind, call Tremain Corporation at (317) 849-8453. Based in Indianapolis, IN, this family owned and operated company has served the region for nearly 100 years. Whether your bathroom design style is traditional, modern, or somewhere in between, they can make it a reality. For examples of their previous projects, visit their website.