Sage Advice About Bathrooms for Home From a Five-Year-Old

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Here's some surprisingly sage advice regarding bathrooms for home, straight from the brain of a five-year-old (with a dash of adult translation, naturally).

You may not think of a five-year-old as a bathroom design guru, but if you think about it, children are brutally honest, wonderfully uncomplicated, and extremely sensitive to what does—and doesn't—work. So if you're designing or remodeling a bathroom in your home, perhaps it's time to take a look at it from a child's eye. Here's some surprisingly sage advice regarding bathrooms for home, straight from the brain of a five-year-old (with a dash of adult translation, naturally).

1. "I Don't Like Cold Floors!"
Children despise walking onto cold tile in the morning—and honestly, so do most adults. Heated floors may be a luxury, but to a five-year-old, they're a necessity.

Lesson: Think of putting in radiant floor heat on a remodel. It brings really big comfort, particularly during cooler months.

2. "I Can't Reach the Sink!"
Kids complain about adult-size vanities, and repeatedly lugging out a stool isn't anyone's best friend.

Lesson: If you have children at home, you can think of adjustable design features. Lower washes in a secondary bathroom or install an pull -out stage drawer in vanity to make daily routines easier (and more independent). 3. "Bubbles are better in big vessels!" For a five-year-old, bathing time is not about being clean-it is about playing time. A guy who is too small or uncomfortable becomes fun for frustration.

Lesson: Select a tub that's not only fashionable, but deep and cozy enough for the entire family to use—bubbles and all.

4. "The Light Is Too Bright!"
Bright lighting can make a bathroom seem sterile or even frightening to children—particularly during middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom.

Lesson: Use dimmable lights or night lights. Layered lighting makes the area bright when necessary but soft and calming when it counts.

5. "There's Nowhere for My Duck!"
If there is no storage, bath toys, shampoo bottles, and towels are everywhere—and clutter stresses out everyone, not only the parents.

Lesson: Clever storage doesn't have to be dull. Baskets, niches, or playful bins make it fun to get organized.

6. "I Can't Find the Flusher!"
Some toilets are confusing for young children, and no one wants to have to follow behind every time.

Lesson: Select a simple, child-friendly toilet model with an exposed handle (or even a step in the direction of a smart toilet with sensor flushing—children adore pushing buttons!).

7. "It Smells Funny in There!"
Children are extremely sensitive to odor. Strong air fresheners or stagnant air can deter them from using the bathroom in general.

Lesson: Good ventilation is essential. Add a low-profile exhaust fan and use natural, understated fragrances (such as lemon or lavender) instead of synthetic sprays.

Final Thought:
Their advice may sound obvious, but children have a knack for cutting through the noise and hitting on what is most important. Comfort, ease of use, fun, and simplicity—if your bathroom is usable for a five-year-old, it's likely better for everybody.