13 Kids Bathroom Ideas That Are Smart & Stylish

Kids’ bathrooms might be the hardest-working rooms in the house. They need to handle the chaos of toothbrushing battles, post-hockey-practice showers and, depending on how old your kids are, perhaps potty-training marathons or tween skincare rituals … all while staying organized enough that your kids can actually use them independently. And if you’ve got multiple kids sharing one small space? The bar is even higher.

In our house, three kids share one tiny bathroom, which means I’ve thought a lot about how to make a small kids’ bathroom work. Last year we gave ours a mini-makeover (not a full remodel), and the process sent me deep into a rabbit hole of small bathroom ideas that are both smart and actually stylish. Below, I’m sharing 11 of my favorites, along with some of the choices I made (and still want to make) in our own space.

11 small kids bathroom ideas

These pint-size kids bathrooms are perfect for the pint-size set.

1. Add a triple sink

If your kids tend to elbow each other out of the way for sink space, why not give them each their own designated faucet? The one above is the Kohler Brockway sink, which I’ve always liked for its style, but in this case it’s the perfect functional pick, too.

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. Install 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 decorative mirrors

Skip the purely functional mirrors and go for something with a little extra detail, like scalloping or a print on the frame, to make the space feel more whimsical without losing sight of functionality.

9. Use tall storage

A floor-to-ceiling cabinet is a great idea for adding more storage in a smaller bathroom, since it takes advantage of vertical space without consuming too much of the footprint. The addition of the curtain on the cabinet is also perfect for a kids space because it hides clutter.

10. Add fun drawer pulls

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 drawer pulls?

11, Choose a Patterned Tile

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 so fast. But, a patterned ceramic bathroom tile like the one above makes the space more exciting without feeling overly juvenile.

12. Add whimsical 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.

13. Add a Storage Cabinet

There are so many adorable things about this space, from the wallpaper, to the tile, to the contrast trim, but the cabinet also deserves a nod because it adds both functional storage and a decorative element to this kids’ bathroom.

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