Creative Children's Baths

By Southern Living

Get playful with design ideas and tips for your little one's bath.

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Personalize Linens

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
A bright pink “S” embroidered on the white shower curtain adds a personal touch to this bath.
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Step Up

Help your little ones reach the sink with an integrated slide-out step.

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Add a Little Whimsy

Quirky elements like a faux zebra head and stump stool give this space a fun personality.
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Hang Artwork at Kid Level

Consider the primary users of the space and make sure that the artwork is hung where your kids can enjoy it.

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Use Unique Elements

Choose unusual architectural elements, like this porthole window,

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Use Colorful Materials

Colorful materials like green countertops and a blue checked tile floor give this children’s bath a bright and happy look.
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Choose Playful Accessories

A fairy-tale-inspired mirror and cheerful accessories make this bath kid-friendly.

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Hang Up the Towels

Help keep towels from ending up on the floor by including a hook for each child using the space.

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Make Organizing Easy

Keep a shared bath organized by giving each kid their own bin for towels and toiletries.
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Be Artistically Inspired

Include fun, brightly colored art pieces to jazz up the space. Use this color inspiration for your towels and other accessories.

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Stay Flexible with Neutrals

Design a bath that your child can grow into. Add kid-friendly details and accessories to keep it playful and fun.

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Unify Your Color Palette

Take a cue from your child’s bedroom when choosing a color scheme for the bath. Here, a darker version of the bedroom’s blue color unifies the adjoining spaces.
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Create an Alcove for Storage

Keep towels close at hand with a built-in alcove shelf.

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Choose a Signature Pattern

Tie a space together with a consistent pattern. Striped towels, a striped tile pattern, and horizontal wood panneling all play off of the striped motif in this children's suite.
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