How to Make Your Bathroom a Family-Friendly Space.

When choosing bathroom ware, most of us look for a seamless blend of style and practicality, but when designing a bathroom with the little humans of your life in mind, surely this perfect blend is a bit harder to achieve. Creating a bathroom space that fulfils your stylistic goals whilst acting as a family-friendly space will require a bit more planning but is far from impossible, and here at Bath Shack, we have a wide range of products that will keep your little ones safe, whilst not having to compromise on style either.

The core aspect of any family bathroom is safety, and we supply a range of products that have been designed and manufactured with your family’s safety in mind. This Thermostatic Round Rain Shower from the stunning Eliseo Ricci range features a thermostatic mixer that ensures the water remains at the perfect temperature, reducing the risk of scalding. With its level of practicality and promise of safety, it’s the perfect family shower. But safety doesn’t have to equate to boring; this shower boasts a polished chrome finish and sleek design because the safety of your family is of the utmost importance, but impressing your guests holds some importance too.

Slip-free tiles are another way of ensuring your family’s safety when using the bathroom, and these Natureglass White Non Slip Mosaic Sheet tiles will ensure peace of mind during the often hectic washing of over-active children. But once again, safety and practicality don’t mean style should be compromised. These tiles feature beautifully delicate grey veining contrasted by a stark white visage that provides a level of elegance that might make for some peace during the chaos of the nightly bath-time routine. We also stock a wide range of underfloor heating for drying up wet floors quickly and keeping little toes toasty warm after bath-time.

One thing kids guarantee is clutter, and with a family to care for, your bathroom has to be able to store away all those extra toiletries and products that children need. We stock an extensive range of bathroom furniture that will ensure you have plenty of room for your whole family’s bits and bobs, from a teenager’s beauty products to a toddler’s bath-time toys. This beautiful Lucia Tall Storage Unit in satin white ash would be a stunning addition to a range of bathroom styles, along with crucially holding all your family’s bathroom items. 

Investing in a vanity unit that combines a basin and storage is another worthwhile space-saving solution. This gorgeous Wall Mounted Double Vanity Unit & Basin from the Josef Martin range ensures optimum storage & will make clean up time easy. And the double basin feature means no more having to queue for brushing teeth (or squeezing around the one sink) –it’s perfect for family bath-time routines where spaciousness and an easy experience are key. Additionally, make sure all your bathroom furniture is securely fitted for those moments when your five-year-old decides to swing from the basin to the toilet and back again.

Having a bathroom on the more compact side shouldn’t mean having to give up bath-time. The tub is where the action is for little ones, and as excited as you may get over fantastic storage, the bath is where children will have the most fun. This Linea Square Shower Bath with Black Screen is perfect for smaller bathrooms and if you can’t decide between a shower and a bath –because it’s a decision that we don’t think you should have to make. It also features a sanitary grade acrylic to ensure optimum hygiene, along with a Quattro black screen to reduce the amount of splashing that can erupt once bath-time kicks off. We stock an extensive range of shower baths, in both P-Shape and L-Shape in design to suit whatever type of bathroom space you’re working with. 

If you’re working with a bit more bathroom space, a freestanding bath is a fantastic choice for a family bathroom. This Gene Double Ended Freestanding Bath, with its separately mounted taps and overflow plug positioned in the middle, you will be able to comfortably bathe both children at the same time. The chaos of bath-time aside, there’s always the added bonus that you and your partner can also both relax in this space together without any taps awkwardly getting in the way. If you’re looking to calm the kids’ bath-time down a tad, we have a range of state-of-the-art and certifiably safe Bathroom TVs to provide a little bit of distraction during the bathroom routine. 

Integrating small children into their parents’ world can be a surprisingly big deal for young tots and there are a few touches that you can make that will satisfy this desire to be grown-up that actual grown-ups don’t really understand. Invest in a separate glass holder that can contain your little one’s own belongings. This stylish Haceka Henbury Glass Holder will add a stylish touch to your bathroom, whilst also holding your child’s own toothbrush –it might even make them want to brush their teeth more. Another way to give kids that touch of independence is by installing their own hook at their height level. It creates the effect of a grown-up feel, along with encouraging that they tidy up after themselves. This ER Noir Robe Hook is perfect for hanging their own bathrobe or towel, and its black finish will create that stylish cohesive look if you have other black bathroom accessories. There’s also this Haceka Pro Hook in stainless steel if you want the simplicity and elegance of a brushed nickel finish.

Bathrooms are shared spaces in a family home, and you are justified in wanting to maintain a stylish look by not going Little Mermaid themed for your bathroom. At Bath Shack, our products offer a seamless blend of style and practicality, meaning that all ages of the household can be kept happy. Creating a family bathroom will require planning as the safety of your children is paramount, and with a few tips and help from Bath Shack, you’ll be able to put together that perfect family space.