While movies often show family homes with multiple bathrooms, providing each family member regardless of age their own personal space, the reality is often very different. In the real world many families have one bathroom that has to work for each one of the occupants. Which means that you are going to need a bathroom that is kid friendly for the children, yet provides a relaxing haven for the adults of the household. This is no easy task, but the following guide should help you to create the perfect family bathroom.
Choose Waterproof and Easy to Clean Surfaces, That Have an Adult Look
The best place to start creating a family bathroom is with your wall and floor surfaces. Children can be messy and they have a tendency to drip, splash and spill water on any and every available surface. Therefore it is practical for you to choose surfaces for your bathroom that will be easy to wipe clean and as water proof as possible while still retaining an adult look.
Wall tiles are an excellent choice, they come in a variety of colors, are simple to clean and can give a look of elegance to any room. Matching your wall tiles with a contrasting non slip vinyl surface will keep that adult look while giving the floor a lasting surface that won t be harmed by those splashes and spills.
Adding a non slip indoor area rug near the sink and tub will make the floor even safer while providing warmth for the entire families feet, and since these rugs are usually easy to clean with just a garden hose, you can keep your bathroom looking immaculate all year round.
Storage Space
Another important feature a family bathroom needs is a lot of storage space at different heights. A low storage area for your little ones to keep their bath toys and other bath times essentials will make them feel like the bathroom is created for them as well as the adults in the house. Teenagers will need space for those extra towels, hair care products and other teen essentials. A locking medicine cabinet is a must to keep hazards out of the way of small children as well as plenty of space for all those towels your family will be using on a regular basis.
Tub and Sink Area
If there is space in your bathroom for a large tub with the faucet in the center, this is ideal for the family bathroom. Two small children can bathe at once, cutting down on the time you will be spending in the bathroom supervising and will also give your bathroom the more adult spa like look that will be attractive to guests and welcoming to you and your teenage offsrping.
Double sinks can also add elegance to your bathroom while providing space for two people to get ready on those hectic mornings at the same time.
Other additions to the family bathroom may include a stepping stool and a heated towel rack.
Creating a family bathroom takes a little thought and effort but it will be well worth it as so much of your families time will be spent in this room.
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