Miniature Marvels Kids' Bathroom Decorating Idea

At one time, a bath designed just for children was a novel idea, but today, many homes have a bath reserved just for the family's children.

A bath of his own is a luxury, but a bath filled with fixtures sized for a preschooler is a dream come true. Manufacturer: Chamber Tots.

The next step in kid-size luxury may be bath fixtures that are sized for youngsters. Instead of step stools to reach the sink and plastic contraptions to make the toilet seat fit a child better, a suite of fixtures actually designed for young children is safer and more comfortable.

Choose a system with a sink and tub that have antiscald devices and one in which all fixtures have conventionally sized plumbing so you can switch them out when your kids get bigger.

Deep, rich colored walls set off the fixtures' lighter hues. Choose fixtures you can replace with conventional-size pieces later. Manufacturer: Chamber Tots.

In a supremely kid-friendly bath like this, the only thing that remains the same as in a conventional bath is the ironclad rule: Never leave a child in the tub unattended for even a moment.

Making a bathroom fit for a kid can be done on the cheap or as a wholesale refurbishment. Use the ideas in this article to find the best method for you.

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• Kids' Rooms
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• Toddler Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Kids' Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Playroom Decorating Ideas
• How to Design Children's Rooms
• Safety Tips for Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Guide to Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Kids' Rooms Decor

Light and Lively Kids' Bathroom Decorating Idea

Although repainting the walls is usually the easiest, most economical way to change the look of a room, that's not always true when much of a room is tiled.

Liven up plain white tiles with accents that are self-adhesive, washable, removable, reusable, and water-resistant. Manufacturer: Blonder Wallcoverings.

Rubber duckies stenciled onto a shower curtain repeat the bright yellow note of the walls. Stencil artist: Chris Bjorkeson, Stencil Planet.

If your child's bathroom tiles are in reasonably good shape, you can add color and pattern to them with stick-on accents or you can stencil small designs at random points using china paints.

Then, extend the look with more stenciled designs on the shower curtain, toothbrush holder, step stool, towels -- whatever suits your fancy.

If you don't want to get too carried away with repeating a pattern, look for a related pattern; for example, if you're using mostly flowers, throw in a butterfly here or there.

Repeat a color note in several spots around the room for a charming coordinated look that's fresh and easy.

The next step in designing a bathroom for kids is to make the fixtures themselves suitable for the little ones. See some examples on the next page.

Rubber Duckie Shower Curtain What You'll Need Fabric shower curtain Tape measure Painter's tape Fabric medium Acrylic paint Stencil spray adhesive 1-inch stencil brush 3/8-inch stencil brushes, 3 Soft, clean cloth Iron and ironing board 1. Prewash and dry curtain according to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Purchase rubber duckie and water splash stencils or make your own out of clear plastic. To plan out design on shower curtain, leave approximately 14 inches between ducks horizontally and vertically. Place small piece of tape at these locations. 3. Follow manufacturer's instructions to add fabric medium to paint. Center duck stencil on piece of tape from step 2; remove tape. Stencil yellow with 1-inch brush. Repeat at every tape mark, flipping stencil over a few times for visual interest. Stencil eyes and feathers gray and beak orange with 3/8-inch brushes. Repeat on all ducks. 4. With blue paint and water splash stencil, add water around each duck and between every 2 ducks, both horizontally and vertically. Let dry. Place clean cloth over design, and run iron over cloth to heat-set paint.

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For more decorating ideas, see:

• Kids' Rooms
• Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas
• Toddler Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Kids' Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Playroom Decorating Ideas
• How to Design Children's Rooms
• Safety Tips for Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Guide to Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Kids' Rooms Decor

Bright and Bouncy Kids' Bathroom Decorating Idea

If you've got a child's bath you just don't know what to do with, give everything a clean coat of white. Then, spark it up with your child's favorite colors.

Colorfully patterned letters dance along a cheerful shower curtain, making this room as much fun as a circus. Retailer: Garnet Hill.

These days, it's easy to convert nontraditional items, such as these toothbrushes, into useful hooks or pegs.

Simpler yet, decorate with an array of bright primary and secondary colors. They're fun and reassuring for kids of all ages.

Then, carry out the simple energizing look with an array of easy-to-love motifs. The room in this design uses polka dots, green grass and a few other easily identifiable designs. You might prefer stylized blossoms, stars, rainbows, or other elements that appeal to your child.

Throw in a few alphabet letters or numerals in a range of colors. Spell out your child's name and you've got a proven winner.

If you have mostly tile instead of paint on your walls, you can still breathe some life into your bathroom. Find out how on the next page.

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For more decorating ideas, see:

• Kids' Rooms
• Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas
• Toddler Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Kids' Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas
• Playroom Decorating Ideas
• How to Design Children's Rooms
• Safety Tips for Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Guide to Decorating Kids' Rooms
• Kids' Rooms Decor