Double sinks can be a time saver in a bathroom shared by teens.
If you have teenagers in your home, you have likely spent many mornings waiting for them to vacate the bathroom so you can have your turn. Designating a bathroom specifically for their use can help save time and help keep the peace in your family. If you are thinking of redesigning a bathroom for your teens, there are several improvements that you may want to consider to make the space more convenient and functional for your kids.
Add a Double Sink
When two or more teenagers share a bathroom, there may be fights over whose turn it is to use the space, which can lead your children being late for school and other appointments. Installing double sinks in your teens' bathroom can be a real time saver. They can brush their teeth or wash their faces simultaneously so no one has to wait her turn. Place an additional mirror above the vanity, or increase the size of the existing mirror so there is enough space for them to do their hair or makeup at the same time as well.
Install Additional Countertops
For toiletry items that are not used frequently, cabinets or drawers are ideal places for teens to store them. However, chances are good that your teens have a large collection of hair, skin care and makeup products that they use on a daily basis and like to have within easy reach. Installing additional countertop space allows your kids to line up the products that they use regularly where they can see and grab them easily. If the bathroom contains little counter space surrounding the sink, replace the setup with a vanity-style countertop that contains cabinets below and ample countertop space on either side of the basin.
Include a Hamper
If you clean up after your teens regularly, you have likely spent countless hours picking up dirty clothes and wet towels from the floor. To prevent their bathroom from becoming a mess, add a hamper where they can deposit all of their dirty items as they take them off or finish using them. A hamper that features a lid is an effective option because the dirty clothes will not be visible, so the room will still have a neat, tidy appearance. If your bathroom does not have floor space for a freestanding hamper, a wall-mounted unit is an effective alternative.
Increase Storage Options
In addition to counter space for items use daily, your teens likely require additional storage space in their bathroom for towels, bathrobes, hair styling tools and other items. For towels, add open shelves where towels can be stacked so they are easy to reach for when needed. Place hooks on the back of the door so your teens can hang their robes. If the vanity does not feature drawers or cabinets beneath it, place a freestanding cabinet unit in the room where surplus toiletries, cleaning supplies and other items may be stored. To give the cabinets a more personalized look, take a trip to the hardware or home improvement store, and find drawer pulls and handles in unusual colors and finishes.
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