11 Small Kids Bathroom Ideas That Are Smart & Stylish

When we moved into our house in 2018, all three of its bathrooms needed to be remodeled. We’ve done one so far, and another got a DIY glow up, but the third, our super-small kids bathroom, hasn’t really been touched, aside from a coat of paint. But, that’s about to change, because we’re giving it a little overhaul this month. It’s getting a new vanity, new toilet, and a new mirror/lighting. Here’s where we’re at so far:

We still need to add the light, mirror, and art, plus a bath mat and towel bar. But! I feel like, even after all that is done, it will still need some pizazz. I’m thinking wallpaper or a stencil above the beadboard or some interesting shelving or wall art. My goal is to create something fun, but also something that will grow with our kids. They are 9, 6 and 3, so I definitely don’t want to do anything too juvenile, since I don’t plan on redoing it for a while. As I’m making the final design decisions, here are some of my favorite ideas I’ve seen for small kids’ bathrooms. And, I’ll share more about our own design plans soon (once I finalize them!)
11 small kids bathroom ideas
These pint-size kids bathrooms are perfect for the pint-size set.
1. Choose a frameless shower door

Our kids’ bathroom just has a shower stall, no tub, so I’m saving this idea for the future when we redo the shower (not in the plans this time). I love the frameless glass enclosure, which adds lots of visual space to the bathroom.
2. Add floor-to-ceiling cabinetry
I love this cabinetry idea from Studio McGee, which seems borrowed from the kitchen. Adding upper cabinetry to a small kids bathroom makes use of dead space, and is perfect for storing towels, bath toys, and toiletries. Genius.
3. Add a built-in step stool
As someone who is constantly banging their shins on a bulky step stool that’s always in the middle of my kids’ bathroom, this idea is also so smart. The bathroom vanity I just bought has about 4″ of space under it, so I’m thinking about building a small wooden box with handle that my kids can slide in and out.
4. Create a mini-vanity area
This mini-vanity area is the perfect use-case for the small nook beneath this window, but even if you don’t have such a perfectly carved-out space, this photo is proof that you don’t need a ton of room to create a functional little vanity area. Also an excellent hide-and-seek spot.
5. Choose a fun wallpaper
Kids’ bathrooms are a perfect place to try out a fun wallpaper ( just make sure you go for something wet-room approved!) I’ve been considering this for our space just because it adds so much personality to a room.
6. Or try a stencil
If you’re worried about wallpaper getting wet in the bathroom (or you want something that’s easier to change in the future), try a stencil instead. Stencil patterns have come a long way, and you can now find them online in all sorts of styles.
7. Get a vanity with drawers
My number one must for the vanity in our kids bathroom refresh: It had to have drawers. I find drawers easier to manage for kids, since they’re compartmentalized and you can easily access all of the space, as opposed to getting a vanity with doors and a big area under the sink.
8. Use tall storage with a pedestal sink

This is a great idea for adding more storage in a room with a pedestal sink. If you want to keep your existing sink, but need more storage, a floor-to-ceiling cabinet (built in, like the above, or freestanding) is a perfect solution. I love how the designers of the space above painted it the same color as the walls to create a seamless feel.
9. Get a fun light fixture

There aren’t a ton of options for adding style in a tiny bathroom, so why not take advantage of the opportunities you do have with fun lighting?
10, Go for a subtle, yet fun tile design
With kids space, especially ones that are expensive to renovate, like a bathroom, I’m always hesitant to go too kid themed on anything permanent, like tile, since kids grow pretty fast. This boys’ bathroom design by Whitney Parkinson feels like the perfect middle ground. The blue tile border feels unique and fun, but at the same time, this bath could easily work for a teenager or adult guests, too.
11. Add Fun Details
While I might not be a fan of making the permanent bathroom choices too kid-centric, I am a fan of making the smaller details kid-friendly. I love the whimsical wall art and towel hook choices in this bathroom from Emily Henderson.
Looking for more ideas? Here are some great inspiration sources I’ve found: