If you have children, you probably have a kids' bathroom. You know this room. A kids' bathroom is the bathroom where there is just as likely to be toothpaste smeared on the mirror and towels crumbled on the floor as there is to be, well, toothpaste smeared on the mirror and towels crumbled on the floor.
Safety First
As mind boggling as this kind of bathroom can be if you are into neatness, you can turn this bathroom into a mini-training ground for both fun and education. However, think of your children's safety first, particularly if you have toddlers.
Children are really into exploration. Therefore, you must keep things that shouldn't be explored out of their reach, such as medications and cleaning supplies. Install cabinet locks to keep cabinet doors shut. Don't forget to cover bathroom outlets, as water and electricity don't mix well, and to have a safety mat in your tub. And, of course, never leave a small child alone in the tub.
Bathroom Decoration
Why not have your kids' bathroom chock full of bright colors? Children love happy colors. Each child could have his or her own, special color in the bathroom, from towel to toothbrush.
Don't forget toys. Tub toys used as decorations can add a splash of color and fun to the bathroom. At least they won't be able to break the decorations.
Bathroom Cleanup Training
One advantage of having color coded towels is that you may-at least until your children are old enough to try to get each other into trouble-be able to figure out who is tossing what where.
Have an easy to reach clothes hamper and start training your kids to put their dirty towels-and hopefully their dirty clothes-into the hamper. Have towel hooks at their level so that they can start to hang up their towels after use.
And hold your breath. Someday they will be teenagers.
 | The master bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any house. Coordinating colors, shapes and textures throughout the entire master bedroom and bathroom suite is the best way to pull the decor all together and create an oasis that truly is fit for royalty. |
 | Cast aside thoughts of having a dull, lifeless bathroom in your apartment and go with a central theme that appeals to you. If you're a true romantic at heart, consider the beautiful and stylish romantic theme. |
 | For the first fifty or so years since the bathroom first moved inside the house, it was strictly for no-frills utility. A sink, a toilet, a tub and maybe a separate shower resided among acres of cold, white porcelain tile. Bathrooms had all the charm of a prison hospital. |
With the hectic lifestyles led by most people today, a great deal of rare personal time is spent in the bathroom. So, it seems sensible to design a master bathroom that promotes relaxation and tranquility, yet still reflects the owner's personal taste. |
There is no need to have a boring, nondescript bathroom in your apartment. Find your creative spark and run with it! To get you started, let's take a look at two central themes that you might want to go with- the jungle theme and the beach theme. |
