The kids’ bathroom can be the first room in a house to go downhill after a move or renovation. This space may be heavily used, and often the users don’t clean and maintain the room as well as we might wish. If the kids’ bathroom in your home is ready for some TLC, read on. We’ll offer suggestions suitable for a full scale remodel as well as easy and inexpensive makeover tips.

 

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1. Empty and clean the space.

You don’t really have a feel for the status of room if it is messy and dirty. Get your kids involved and empty and deep clean their bathroom. You may find that certain problem areas simply needed a good scrubbing. At the same time, removing the bathroom’s contents allows you to see where improvements are needed and to take in the room’s full potential. Before you replace the contents, be sure to:

• Go through and sort everything you removed from the bathroom.
• Throw away damaged items, empty bottles, and the like.
• Relocate anything that could be better stored elsewhere in the house.
• Replace broken or unattractive items as needed.
  
  

After you’ve carried out any changes you want to make, go ahead and put the items back. Arrange them tastefully with an eye to aesthetics as well as convenience. Sometimes a small tweak or addition can make a huge difference. For instance, maybe the vanity corner holds a soap dispenser and a cup full of toothbrushes. Update the soap dispenser; replace the cup with something quaint like a pitcher or mug; add one purely decorative piece; and group all three items on a wood or metal tray.

 

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2. Make it easier to keep the bathroom tidy.

Kids, just like adults, are more likely to put things away if this can be done quickly and easily. By providing lots of storage options, you decrease the likelihood of clutter on the bathroom floor and vanity counter. Possibilities include:

• Adding a sleeve over robe hook to one of the glass shower walls.
• Installing various towel and robe hooks on the wall. Unique hooks are available that can help give the space character and charm.
• Using metal clamps to hang glass wall shelves.
• Upgrading the vanity with drawer organizers.
• Giving each child a shower caddy for his or her toiletry items.
• Keeping a canister of cleaning wipes in the vanity cupboard so that messes can be conveniently wiped up in the moment.

   

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3. Replace the shower curtain with glass.

Kids’ bathrooms often end up with puddles of water on the floor because the curtain and liner were not arranged properly when a child showered. This, in turn, can lead to mildew, mold, and even rot. Frameless glass shower doors swing on hinges or glide on rollers. They typically include vinyl seals, and they provide solid water containment. Just remind children to avoid aiming shower sprays at seams or gaps in the enclosure. You can also help them keep the shower looking its best by keeping a plastic squeegee in the stall for removing water from the glass after each use.

 

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4. Update the room’s color scheme and theme.

A kids’ bathroom is a place where you can really have fun with the decorating. How about painting an accent wall your child’s favorite color? If this is a bright tone, you can calm things down by using a pale neutral on the other walls and for the towels, rugs, and window treatments. You and your children can also brainstorm to choose a theme for the bathroom, whether it be seashells, unicorns, or insects!Thrift stores and flea markets are wonderful sources for themed wall hangings and knick-knacks, and searching for these can be a fun family outing. Another creative way to decorate is by framing your children’s artwork and creating a gallery wall in their bathroom.

 

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Glass Simple offers frameless glass shower hardware and more! Our customer service and quick turnaround times make us a valuable partner whether you’re the owner of a glass company or a homeowner DIYing a bathroom upgrade. Give our team a call with any questions or to register a B2B account and save – (571)707-7760.