When you’re planning your dream bathroom, it’s easy to get swept up in luxurious finishes, statement fixtures and the idea of creating your own private sanctuary. But once children arrive, priorities shift. Suddenly, safety, practicality and ease of use climb right to the top of the list.
Happily, Roca products are designed to help bathrooms evolve as life does, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for family-friendly design. Here are a few smart solutions parents often overlook at first, but later find make all the difference:
1. Fun can also be functional
Kids love colour and adding a bright pop or two will raise the mood for all bathroom users. With Roca’s Nu range of brassware (above), you get the hit of colour in a practical mixer that also helps to save water and energy. With Cold Start, it defaults to cold water for quick hand washing – so the boiler doesn’t kick in – and features an aerator to limit flow without compromising performance.
2. Style meets safety
Sharp tools and little hands don’t mix. Horizon (below left), features a hidden top drawer, perfect for tucking away razors, tweezers and other small essentials. The best part? It’s seamlessly built into a sleek, elegant design that keeps everything secure.
Above left: Roca’s Horizon vanity features a hidden drawer inside the main drawer, from £1,929; Above right: Victoria-N 800mm wall-hung vanity in Light Ash, £993, and matching Extra column unit, £456.
3. Wall-mounted storage units
Cleaning sprays, medicines, skincare…bathrooms can be full of things you’d rather children couldn’t reach. Roca’s wall-mounted Extra (shown above right) and Delta storage units keep everything safely tucked away while maintaining a clutter-free, streamlined aesthetic. Lifting storage off the floor also frees up space, making the bathroom easier to clean and safer for kids on the move.
4. Thoughtful controls
Traditional layouts put shower and bath controls directly under the water flow, which means leaning in, getting splashed or adjusting the temperature while a child waits. With Roca’s Splash T design (below), controls are mounted separately on the wall, so you can set the perfect temperature before stepping in. The mixer is thermostatic, allowing you to set the temperature precisely – no sudden cold or scalding hot surprises if a toilet is flushed or another tap is run. Plus with dual outlets, you can have both an overhead rainfall shower for adults to relax under, as well as a handheld shower to help wash kids – and pets!
Above: Splash-T built in thermostatic mixer with three outlets in Matt Black, £404, with matching Matt Black bath overflow filler, £186, and showering accessories from £44.
5. Soft-close toilet seats
Little explorers love testing everything, and toilet seats can be an unexpected hazard. Roca’s soft-close toilet seats shut slowly and quietly, protecting small fingers and preventing sudden bangs. A small detail, but one that makes everyday life calmer and safer.
6. Slip-resistant surfaces
Bath time with kids usually means water on the floor. Roca’s slip-resistant shower trays help reduce the risk of falls, so children can splash and play while parents relax. Safety is built in, without compromising a clean, modern look.
Take the Roca Terran-N shower tray, for example (below). Made from Stonex®, a composite of natural minerals, resins, and recycled PET, it features a non-slip, grain-like texture that’s resistant to scratches, stains and impact. In fact, Terran-N has a Class C anti-slip rating, which is the highest-possible class for maximum safety. Plus, because Stonex® is non-porous, it’s also highly resistant to bacteria and mould, and doesn’t require sealing or special cleaning products – a quick wipe with mild detergent keeps it looking pristine, day after day.
Above: Terran-N shower trays are available in a choice of White, Slate, Black, Pearl, Onyx, Beige and Coffee, and sizes from 800 x 800mm, priced from £389.
Natalie Bird, brand marketing manager at Roca, says, “At Roca, we believe a family bathroom should be just as stylish as it is practical. With thoughtful features designed around real life, parents can create spaces that feel luxurious today and still work brilliantly for tomorrow.”
Stockist: 01530 830080 or uk.roca.com/where-to-buy-showrooms