13 Jul Top Tips to Design a Child-Friendly Bathroom – Bathrooms South Shields
It isn’t easy to recreate the feel of a hotel bathroom in your own home in North East England. However, designing your bathroom around your children is even more challenging. If you have children, your bathroom design considerations will inevitably be different, with a greater emphasis on functionality and usability rather than that “wow” factor.
Here are some tips to help you design a child-friendly bathroom and accommodate the needs of your growing family:
Non-Slip Flooring
When designing a child friendly bathroom, safety is one of the most important considerations (if not THE most important). It goes without saying that any mains-powered portable appliances such as hairdryers and electric shavers, sharp objects, and medicines should be kept high and locked away in a cupboard.
Additionally, the flooring in your bathroom should be as non-slip as possible. This is because wet bathroom floors can pose a big risk for children. Installing some simple non-slip mats—which are far less expensive than replacing your bathroom tiles with slip-resistant vinyl flooring—will significantly lessen the risk of your children slipping over in your bathroom and suffering any injuries.
Step-Up Stools
Because of their height, your children will most likely have a hard time washing their hands, brushing their teeth or sitting on the toilet. Step-up stools come in handy in this situation. These simple, low-cost bathroom additions can make a big difference, eliminating the need for your children to overreach or stand on anything less sturdy.
Wooden step-up stools may look great, but we should warn you that they may become mouldy if kept in a moist bathroom setting. Therefore, we recommend plastic step-up stools. Again, ensure that the stool is placed on a non-slip surface to avoid slip and fall accidents.
Stick With a Standard Height Toilet
While it may be tempting to get a low-height toilet so that your children can use it more easily, keep in mind that they are still growing and will be able to use a standard height toilet in the not-too-distant future. That is why it is always best to use a standard height toilet and let your children use step-up stools to reach it.
Install Tidy Hooks
Install some simple tidy hooks at a height your children can easily reach to make them feel extra special. When you are in the market for tidy hooks, look for the ones that are brightly coloured or feature their favourite cartoon or television character. Tidy hooks are great for hanging tiny towels, toothbrushes, or anything else—and they will also teach your children the importance of keeping things organised.
Add Removable, Cost-Effective Accessories
Your children are constantly growing; therefore, it is wise to add accessories that can be easily removed or replaced in the future. Simple additions like a colourful kids shower curtain or towel, cartoon bath tiles, and a kids’ bath rug will transform bath time from a chore into a fun activity.
If you are looking for high quality and affordable child-friendly bathroom design ideas, contact ACAS Bathrooms today. If you live anywhere in the North East area, including Gateshead, Washington, Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham, and Bathrooms South Shields, we would be pleased to discuss your needs and help you design the perfect bathroom for you and your family. Call us at 0191 438 4617, message us or visit our showroom in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear for any enquiries.