It’s time to go back to school! You shop for matching clothes, stock the pantry with lunch supplies, and schedule daycare. But every school day begins with a fresh face and clean teeth. Is your family bathroom ready to support your child as they climb to the next grade? Columbus Bath Design is here to help with some timely advice.
Supporting your middle school students at Dish Al Rashidin
As children approach adolescence, they begin to think about caring for their bodies in a new way. Instead of chasing them down the sink, they start to go for a quick wash after they get dusty in the garden. Are they asking to use the shower instead of taking a shower? Can they reach the controls, or do they need a hand to get started? Support their growing independence with a bathroom upgrade designed with them in mind.
Great shower for a quick morning wash each day
Changing the walk-in bathtub and shower combination eliminates tripping hazards. With a water-saving shower head, you can reduce their water usage by up to 50% while still staying clean. They’ll feel good about themselves while waiting for the middle school bus with their friends.
Hand held shower head at a height they can reach
Not every 12-year-old has experienced a growth spurt yet. They are happy to use the shower, except they can’t reach the handheld shower head without calling mom or dad. Ask about a new shower set with a fixed and portable head, so that the whole family can clean without any problems.
The best part about this upgrade is that it can be done in a couple of hours without ruining your existing bathroom.
Shower shelves with space for their own shampoo and soap
Your son loves the new shampoo with the popular teen scent. Your daughter has discovered the joy of shopping for shower gel. Add a wire shelf that hangs above the shower head to hold large bottles, or install new shower wall panels with built-in alcoves that can fit everyone’s toiletries.
Make room for morning makeup and styling sessions in high school
Once they reach their teens, their morning routine is no longer as simple as brushing their teeth and combing their hair. They want a few more minutes to look and feel their best before meeting their friends.
Double sinks give both kids elbow room in the mirror
The Jack N’ Jill bathroom is pretty big, but it only has one sink. While teens have to get out of the house at the same time, they are likely to fight over the mirror and hair dryer every morning. Choosing a double vanity ensures that they both have their own space and have one less reason to bicker.
A large vanity provides space for toiletries and towels
This larger vanity also means additional drawers, so she can have a special place for her hair rollers, some small jewelry, and makeup. It can organize shaving supplies and collect body spray. You’ll even have enough room to store several extra towels on hand for when you get dirty and sweaty.
Improve storage and function for college kids
Now that they’re enrolled in the fall semester, they’ll be out more often. A college bathroom should be equipped with extras that support their mobile lifestyle while helping you keep yours safe.
Shelves and cabinets above the toilet add space for everyone
Now that they’re only home on the weekends, adding a cabinet above the toilet allows you to store all the clutter for the week, redoing the guest bathroom. It’s also a good place where your adult child can still call their own group spot.
Bath kits make it easy to go from dorm to home on the weekends
Invest in a washable yet flexible shower caddy that holds all your morning toiletries, a zip-up bag for wet towels, and a strap or handles for transportation. It becomes their travel bag when back in the dorms and makes it easy to stay organized when visiting home for a week.
Laundry baskets help them clean it all up
They come home with a lot of dirty clothes and earn extra showers twice a day. Choose a clothes basket, trash can and matching vanity for their bathroom. They might just help you keep clutter off the floor, and you’ll have a fresh look.
Updated bathroom fixtures and floors for faster cleaning
A growing family also means a bathroom that always needs cleaning. If you’ve been struggling to get rid of persistent stains, a bathroom renovation could be the helping hand that makes a difference.
Fresh vinyl flooring eliminates stained and moldy tile floors
Floor grout will lose its water-repellent seal over time, and eventually there will be no re-grouting of the whitewash. Replacing your old tile floor with luxury vinyl flooring puts a softer surface under little toes. It’s also quick and easy to keep clean and hygienic.
A quick one-day bathroom makeover brings the smooth surfaces of an old, scratchy shower to life
After 20 or 30 years, even acrylic shower and bath enclosures show scratches and dirt collects in the corners. Start the whole family outside for the school year with a one-day bathroom makeover. Your silky new bathtub, toilet and sink will help you speed up your daily and weekly cleaning chores.
Under-the-sink cleaning kits make it easy for kids to learn a good routine
Once you have your new bathtub and shower, remember to leave a cleaning kit under your vanity or in the cabinet. Now that your kids are in their teens, help them learn healthy home cleaning routines by having the necessary tools on hand.
Although not every school bathroom upgrade involves changing fixtures, when that happens, call us at Columbus Bath Design in Lewis Center, Ohio. We can make it quick and easy with minimal disruption to your home and schedule.