BATHROOM RENO
KID-FRIENDLY RENOVATIONS FOR YOUR BATHROOM
Text Zakiya Kassam
So you’ve personalized your child’s
bedroom, but what about their bathroom?
KID-PROOF YOUR
COUNTERTOPS
Bathrooms are notorious for accidents,
especially when you have kids, which is
why it’s important to ensure the materials
used in high traffic zones are durable.
Granite countertops, for instance, can
be easily stained and scratched, while a
material such as Quartzite is scratch and
stain-resistant and bears a similar look to
granite.
SLIP-PROOF YOUR
FLOORS
Slips, trips, and falls are always a concern
in every room of the house when you have
little ones running around. Mitigate that
risk as much as you can in the bathroom
via slip-proof flooring. Large format tiles
tend to offer better traction, and you
can purchase them with a specific slip
resistance rating. Steer clear of high-gloss
flooring, which will become slippery when
exposed to humidity.
INSTALL ANTI-SCALD
DEVICES
Anti-scald devices can be a Godsend if you
have little ones in the home. Installing these
devices on your shower heads and faucets
will ensure temperature controlled water
flow, and could keep small children from
burning their hands unintentionally.
Photography by Janice Nicolay Photography
Designed by Jamie Banfield
EXPRESS THEIR
PERSONALITIES
Practicality is important when it comes to
bathroom but so is personality. Give your
child some say in the bathroom, especially
if it’s a bathroom meant only for them.
Paint color is a great, non-permanent way
to personalize, so don’t be afraid to select
paint with your child’s unparalleled energy
in mind.
Be sure to include toy storage. -
Photo by Amazon, www.amazon.ca
Include an invisible stool in the vanity. - project and photos by
Ana White, www.ana-white.com