by Kids bathroom ideas are having their moment, and honestly? Most of them actually deliver on the promise of making bath time less chaotic. Here’s what’s working right now.
The Skylight + Moroccan Tile Combo That Changed Everything
That massive skylight above the tub isn’t just pretty—it’s genius. Morning light hits those cobalt blue arabesque tiles and the whole room wakes up. The frameless glass shower keeps things open, while those iridescent fish mosaics give kids something to stare at besides the shampoo bottle. Concrete floors in warm taupe handle the splashing better than you’d think. And those tiny handprints on the glass? They’re staying.
Crackle Glaze Ceramic That Looks Better With Age
Robin’s egg blue with visible crazing patterns—those little cracks in the glaze that develop over time. It’s the opposite of trying to keep everything pristine. The vintage porcelain sink with exposed brass plumbing adds to that lived-in Copenhagen vibe. Those cast iron animal hooks (fox, rabbit, owl) are from IKEA’s kids line, and they’re holding up better than the expensive ones we tried first.
Double Vanity Without the Boring Part
Hand-carved marble vessel sinks with irregular edges. Each one’s unique, which means each kid gets “their” sink. The unlacquered oak surface shows water marks, but that’s the point—it ages instead of fighting against daily use. Brushed nickel hardware stays cool to the touch, which matters more than you’d think for little hands reaching up.
Hammered Copper Tub for the Long Game
Hammered copper develops patina instead of showing wear. Twenty years from now, this tub will look better than it does today. The Moroccan cement tiles in robin’s egg and terracotta handle the humidity without sealing drama. That wicker hamper overflowing with striped towels? It’s not styled—that’s just Tuesday.
Egg-Shaped Tub on Wide-Plank Oak
Matte white ceramic with soft subsurface glow, positioned asymmetrically so the space doesn’t feel like a catalog shoot. That primary-colored step stool with worn paint edges shows actual use. The Persian runner rug beside the tub is faded on purpose—we bought it that way. Putty Venetian plaster walls warm up the whole room without adding color.
Sunken Tub Two Steps Down
This works if you’re renovating anyway and have the ceiling height to play with. The glass mosaic tropical fish wall is whimsical without being babyish—it’ll age with them. Buttery limestone step edges with natural pitting feel good underfoot. That weathered teak step stool lives there permanently because kids forget to put things away, so design around it.
Trough Sink That Solves the Morning Bottleneck
Honed Carrara marble trough with dual wall-mounted brass faucets. Two kids can brush teeth at the same time without elbowing each other. The abstract underwater mosaic behind it—hand-cut glass tiles in cerulean, seafoam, and coral—catches different light throughout the day. That wooden bath caddy holding the curled picture book? It’s from West Elm’s kids section, and it’s survived three years of daily baths.
Sculptural Stone Resin When You Want One Statement Piece
Sage green walls (not the 2019 gray-green, the deeper one) let the white tub be the hero. Those brass animal hooks at toddler height are functional design—kids can actually reach them. The unlacquered brass develops spots and darkens in places, which looks intentional instead of neglected. Coral and butter yellow striped curtain adds the color punch without committing to painted walls.
Oval Tub on Oak Floorboards
Creamy matte porcelain with organic curves sits on honey-toned oak with visible grain. The reclaimed wood beam shelf behind it displays vintage rubber ducks in faded yellow and mint—started as a collection, now it’s part of the architecture. That woven rattan basket tilted with a towel spilling out isn’t staged, but it photographs well anyway.
Double Rainfall Heads for the Shower Negotiation
Rainfall and handheld chrome heads mean no fighting over who gets the “good” water pressure. White subway tiles with charcoal grout hide soap scum better than white grout ever did. That antique brass-framed mirror adds warmth against all the cool porcelain. The rubber duck collection on the floating white oak shelf looks curated until you realize they’re just the ones that survived.
Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic That Looks Different Every Hour
Museum-quality abalone shell mosaic in the shower niche turns storage into sculpture. Morning light hits it one way, afternoon light completely transforms it—pink-gold-blue shifts depending on where you’re standing. The Portuguese azulejo border with hand-painted sea creatures costs more than standard tile, but it’s the thing people remember. Matte charcoal ceramic vase with pampas keeps the luxury from feeling too precious.
Sage Green Arabesque Tiles Under Golden Hour Light
Iridescent arabesque lantern tiles in sage and cream catch light differently throughout the day, but late afternoon is when they really perform. The apron-front freestanding tub in matte white anchors everything. That colorful ceramic fish mosaic—cobalt, coral, sunshine yellow—gives kids visual interest without cartoon characters they’ll outgrow in two years. The chunky jute bath mat with frayed edges feels rough-hewn next to all the polish.
Verde Alpi Marble Behind Unlacquered Brass
Verde alpi green marble accent wall behind vintage brass shower fixtures with cross handles—that’s the move. Dominant creamy whites (55%) keep it from feeling dark, but the marble veining adds drama. The hand-painted wooden step stool positioned slightly askew beneath the sink looks intentional because it’s always there anyway. Nubby white towels hang imperfectly because life.
Basket-Weave Terracotta Floor in Warm Honey Tones
Basket-weave terracotta tile floor (55% of the color story) grounds the whole space. Unlacquered brass fixtures with natural patina add warmth against mint-green rubber ducks arranged on a floating white oak shelf. That hand-carved limestone vessel sink with rough-hewn edges feels sculptural. Soft sage-green walls with natural plaster texture don’t fight the terracotta—they support it.
Calacatta Marble Walls with Frameless Glass Steam Shower
Cool smooth Calacatta marble walls with dramatic gray veining, frameless glass-enclosed steam shower with unlacquered brass fixtures showing warm patina. Water droplets catch light like prisms. The vintage rubber duck collection on the floating teak shelf adds personality without undermining the luxury. That natural oak ladder rack leaning at 78 degrees holding Turkish cotton towels? It’s functional storage that looks intentional.
Matte White Oval Tub Beneath a Skylight
Sculptural freestanding oval soaking tub positioned off-center beneath a skylight creates soft bloom around its curved silhouette. Sage green porcelain slabs with subtle marble veining cover the walls—large-format means fewer grout lines to clean. Warm honey oak floating vanity with brushed brass fixtures, above it a woven rattan pendant casts dappled shadows. Those three animal-shaped hooks in aged brass (elephant, giraffe, whale) are from CB2, and they’re still holding strong.
Apron-Front Tub with Unlacquered Brass Claw Feet
Matte white porcelain with unlacquered brass claw feet patinated with subtle green undertones. Book-matched Calacatta marble slabs create drama without busy-ness. The curated collection of vintage rubber ducks in graduated sizes on a floating honey oak shelf adds whimsy, while antique glass apothecary jars in amber and cobalt keep it grounded. That nubby organic cotton towel draped asymmetrically with one corner touching cool white marble hexagon floor tiles? That’s just how towels look after actual use.