Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Manchester with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

From Shabby to Chic Bath

Time 2 Remodel, LLC.

Close up of Granite counter-top.
This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Teddington, Refurbishment, Wetroom, Bathroom

WOLF GARDEN ROOMS AND CONSTRUCTION

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls and porcelain floors.

Child's Bathroom in Rose Tree Media, PA

Grande Decor

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

How to use white in home decor.

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Client's gorgeous bathroom featuring simply white walls. Interior Design styling by Jil Sonia Interiors Photos by Ina van Tonder
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Vancouver with white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile and mosaic tile.

Bathroom

BetterSpace: The Floor Plan Experts

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and quartzite benchtops.

Pink Wallpaper Bathroom

Versatile Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Child's Bathroom in Rose Tree Media, PA

Grande Decor

Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Coral Gables: Jack & Jill Bathroom

Decorator's Plumbing

Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

2305 Ridgewood Drive, Plano, TX

Diana Clary-Keller Williams Boerne

Diana Clary
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Pink Wallpaper Bathroom

Versatile Renovations

Hallway Bath

Interiors By Julie

Interiors By Julie
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Chubby-Chic

Diana Interiors Group

Inspiration for a large traditional kids wet room bathroom in Other with multi-coloured tile, marble, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Small Bathroom Update

Garden State Tile

Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Transitional New Construction

Wisconsin Building Supply

This bathroom is Northern Classic Cabinets Columbus door, stained Maple Dusk.
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Hastings Residence

Shape Architecture Ltd

Photograph David Merewether
Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in Sussex with a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, pink walls and dark hardwood floors.

Home-A-Rama 2015

Chesapeake Bay Cabinet Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Woodacre

Living Interiors

Convenient shelves for storing toiletries and towels are at the door.
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

How to use white in home decor.

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Client's gorgeous home featuring simply white walls. Interior Design styling by Jil Sonia Interiors Photos by Ina van Tonder
This is an example of a large traditional kids bathroom in Vancouver with white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile and mosaic tile.

Marble vanities

Rocky Tops Marble & Granite

Photo of a traditional kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets and marble benchtops.

Shabby-Chic Style Kids Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for shabby-chic style bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.