How to design a functional family bathroom

Functionality, comfort, style and durability are all equally important criteria to consider when designing your main bathroom.

Here are our top design tips so you can make the right choices for your household and create a win-win design everyone will love!

When it comes to customizing your furniture, the possibilities are endless. We’ve created a buying guide to help you identify your needs, set a realistic budget and understand the main options available so you can make informed decisions based on what you really need.

Storage is critical in the main bathroom. To make sure the whole family has space, choose a vanity with lots of drawers. Opt for medicine cabinets rather than mirrors so there’s room for everyone’s personal care products.

To store large items like bath towels for your whole family, consider adding a linen cabinet or a toe-kick drawer* to your layout.

*Toe-kick drawers are available in the NEOLITO, DUO and MINI-CONDO collections.

Go with a double vanity if more than one person will be getting ready at the same time. All our collections have two-sink models that are usually between 48″ and 84″.

If your bathroom is small or you want more countertop space, choose a single vanity, and decide whether you want it centered or off-centered (ideal if you want more surface area on one side).

To increase your vanity’s longevity, especially if you have young children, opt for materials that are both beautiful and more scratch and moisture resistant, such as melamine, thermo or Sublime.

These materials are also a good value, so you’ll have more left over to spend on functionality, storage and long-term comfort for your whole family.

PURESOLID and quartz are nonporous, antibacterial and resistant to impact and cosmetic stains.

For quick and efficient cleaning, choose a PURESOLID seamless vanity top with the sink and countertop molded together!

Quartz is also an excellent choice due to its strength and durability.

1. Opt for models with compartmentalized storage so everyone in the family gets their own space!
2. A toe-kick drawer under the vanity is perfect for small bathrooms because it doesn’t add extra width, unlike a linen cabinet. Some collections like the NEOLITO also have an optional booster step specifically designed for children. No more plastic stool beside the vanity!

1. Choose a medicine cabinet with a locked compartment to keep your medications out of your children’s reach.
2. Opt for a medicine cabinet with LED lighting - ideal for doing makeup. You can adjust the brightness of all our lights to suit your needs using a standard wall dimmer.
3. Some products have optional built-in mood lighting under the medicine cabinet or vanity, which can serve as a night light for your children.

When renovating a bathroom for the little ones, a durable but reasonably priced vanity is generally best. Materials like melamine, thermo and Sublime are good options. Remember that children generally don’t need as much storage space as adults, especially young children who have few personal care products. A simple design with a mirror and a few drawers is often all they need.