Jack and jill bathroom design
20 Smart Jack-and-Jill Bathroom Ideas That Look Chic
Travis J. Photos
While many of us grew up sharing bathrooms with siblings or other family members, we probably didn't have a jack-and-jill bathroom—until you moved into a suite-style dorm in college. Jack-and-jill bathrooms are characterized by the two entrances they have, both often leading to a separate bedroom.
Many recently-built homes don't have jack-and-jill bathrooms, but there are plenty of homes from years past that still have them. While they may seem difficult to style because of the two doors (which limits wall space and storage), they're a great opportunity for getting creative with your design.
Here are 20 jack-and-jill bathrooms ideas that are interesting in design and beautiful to look at.
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Blue Copper Design
Those with big families know it's extremely difficult to share one bathroom, especially when you're all on a similar schedule. The advantage of jack-and-jill bathrooms is that it allows more than one person to get ready at a time (when it comes to brushing teeth and other non-private bathroom activities).
We love how this room could actually accommodate three people if need be—two sinks and a vanity give enough space for everyone.
02 of 20
Top Knot Living
If you can, opt for a glass shower door instead of a curtain. Not only does it give a modern look to any bathroom, but it visually opens up the room. Jack-and-jill bathrooms can look small because of the doors, so any sightlines you can keep will make the room appear larger.
03 of 20
Ali Henrie
When a bathroom opens up into a bedroom, it's important to consider what you (or a guest) will see when exiting the bathroom, too. Adding a plant next to the door is a great décor moment, but making sure that the vignette in the bedroom looks nice is important, too.
04 of 20
Travis J. Photos
Add dimension and height to your space by adding dark cabinets under your sink and keeping things like tiles and counters light on top. Tiling to the ceiling will also make a room look taller.
05 of 20
Becca Interiors
There's nothing wrong with opting for a simple bathroom design, but one lighting choice can take it from simple to sophisticated. Try placing lighting in unexpected places, like these sconces on the mirror, to not only brighten up the enclosed room, but also add a touch of style to the space.
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Victoria Z. Photo
Utilizing vertical space is one of the easiest ways to decrease clutter on the floor and counters, but we often forget that vertical space exists under sinks and counters, too. Leave the space below your sink open for hanging towels or stowing laundry baskets, keeping them tucked away and out of the way.
07 of 20
House of Chais
With a lack of wall space, it's important to put storage wherever you can. If you have the resources, use the empty space between wall studs to create some open shelving for storing things like tissues, makeup, and other essentials.
08 of 20
Jenn Pablo Studio
A jack-and-jill bathroom is inherently symmetrical, so why not lean into that? Creating a space that's entirely symmetrical is so pleasing to the eye, and it is effortlessly clean looking.
09 of 20
Brooke Wagner Design
Having two doors swing into a small bathroom? No thank you. Consider having pocket doors to open up the space in the bathroom and act as a cool design moment.
10 of 20
Milk and Honey Life
Jack-and-jill bathrooms can feel on the smaller side, but there's no reason to not add the soaking tub of your dreams in there. A smaller tub will fit proportionally in the space and give you a place to unwind after a long day.
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Twin Construction
If you're short on storage, consider adding a full wall of cabinets if you have the space. This setup not only has a ton of storage under the sink, but there are two drawers in the vanity area to stash makeup and other products.
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M. House Inc.
In a space as unique as a jack-and-jill bathroom, might as well opt to create an interesting space visually. Consider adding a backsplash behind the sink to both protect the wall from spills and add a pattern into the space.
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Reena Sotropa
While an adjoining bathroom may feel juvenile, it can look extremely grown-up. Using luxe fixtures like gold faucets and faceted mirrors make the shared space feel more like a swanky bar bathroom than a random space between bedrooms.
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True Home
Peg rails are aesthetically pleasing and a great way to use vertical space. Shaker style rails allow you to hang baskets with extra toilet paper and towels, and it also is a space to hang damp towels and robes.
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Home Made by Carmona
A clean color palette will bring any room together, especially if it's on the petite side. Cool grays make this space feel modern and fresh without feeling too blah.
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LS Development Partners
Create a light an airy atmosphere by keeping walls, cabinets, tiles, and floors white. Keep it from feeling too stark by adding contrasting touches with the hardware, mirrors, and grout.
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Bonnie Ryan
Being short on counter space is a problem we're all familiar with, and having fixtures that come out of the wall saves precious surface area while also looking incredibly sleek.
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Ashley Webb Interiors
Sometimes a jack-and-jill bathroom can feel more like a hallway that happens to have a bathroom in it, but creating intentional zones in the space will make it feel less transitional. Walls between storage, the sink, and the vanity in this space break it up without feeling disruptive.
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Arbor and Co.
So, you've lost two of your four walls to doors, why not free up one by putting all of your bathroom fixtures on one side? You can use the blank wall for storage or décor, or if you have the width, you could add a tub.
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Becca Interiors
Less is more in a bathroom, but a great piece of décor never hurt anyone. Use unexpected items like a chair for practical purposes, like holding folded towels or a basket of toilet paper. It not only adds a fun design element, but it creates more surface space for you to set necessities on.
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15 Jack and Jill Bathroom Layout Ideas and Tips
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Tamara Flanagan Photography for Bees Knees Design
Designing a Jack and Jill bathroom for your home? There are many key layout tips to keep in mind in order to ensure your bathroom is both functional and aesthetically pleasing for its occupants. Below, designers share their tips for everything from hardware to vanity color to storage. Read on for ideas and to admire some of our favorite setups.
What Is a Jack and Jill Bathroom?
A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared bathroom that connects two bedrooms, often for children. They are usually only accessible from the bedrooms, and may have double sinks or vanities.
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Highlight Favorite Colors
Sophie Epton for Etch Design Group
In a Jack and Jill bathroom for twin boys, architect and interior designer Barry Goralnick drew inspiration from each child's bedroom—one blue and one green—incorporating some of each hue.
"The bath was white with touches of each color, separate toilet and shower spaces, twin sinks and plenty of storage for each kid," he says. -
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Build a Separate Shower Room
Emily Bolt Photography for Caroline Brackett
If you don't wish to include two doors, try this hack. "My advice is to actually build a toilet or shower room, similar to what you see in hotels," explains Jean Brownhill, founder of home renovation company Sweeten. "In this configuration, the area of the bathroom that truly needs privacy is behind one singular, lockable door, while allowing access to the sink and linen closet for other users."
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03 of 15
Keep Some Features Uniform
Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester
"Usually the plumbing fixtures, tile, counters, cabinetry, and lighting are the same," designer Judy Pickett says of Jack and Jill bathrooms. However, if the space is shared by siblings, you can still achieve the best of both worlds.
"I use the same color palette and possibly add wall covering that is fun for both," Pickett adds. -
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Add These Personal Touches
Amy Welch
Not all Jack and Jill bathrooms feature two separate vanities, but a bit of clever styling can help children make the most of this shared space. "If you have a double vanity, I always recommend giving each kid their own bath mat and step stool, as it can help them 'mark their territory,'" designer Georgia Zikas suggested. "If you only have one sink, then give each kid their own toothbrush cup or their own piece of art to hang so they feel the room is uniquely theirs."
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05 of 15
Keep the Basics Neutral
Hulya Kolabas for Malka Helft
When designing a Jack and Jill bathroom, "have fun with design elements that will bring the bathroom to life for its daily users," offers designer Malka Helft. Here, pink linens add a pop of color but can easily be swapped out for more muted options down the line.
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06 of 15
Maximize Storage
Etch Design Group
Two people sharing a bathroom equals an increased need for efficient storage. "Carve out all the storage space you possibly can with a modern-day mirrored medicine cabinet that vanishes behind the wall," designer Lynn Stone advises. "It can provide a perfect spot for bathroom essentials and beyond." And don't forget about other forms of hidden storage. "Choose deep vanity drawers over small ones to tuck away products, bottles, and larger items," Stone adds.
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07 of 15
Stick to Twos
Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester
When designing a Jack and Jill bathroom from scratch, opt for two of everything, designer Tony Mariotti suggests. "Keep in mind how notoriously territorial kids can be. The more you can divide and conquer in the design the better." This will only become more important as your children age. "Especially when they’re teenagers, kids don’t want their products co-mingling," Mariotti adds.
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Incorporate a Laundry Chute
Sarah Stacey Interiors
Don't let the bathroom floor become a dumping ground for t-shirts and sweatpants galore. Notes Mariotti, "If you’re in a two-story home, a laundry chute is key for a Jack and Jill, especially as teenagers can be incredibly messy."
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Don't Forget About Door Locks
Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester
In a Jack and Jill bathroom, there are extra considerations to be taken into account with regard to door design. "Both doors need locks, and on both sides of the door so that each bedroom has privacy while the bathroom is in use," designer Billy Ceglia explains.
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Include the Right Lighting
Amy Bartlam
The more light switches, the more functional a Jack and Jill bathroom will be. "Three-way light switches should be installed by each door so that the lights can be turned off from either side," Ceglia notes.
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Or Include Sconces
Desiree Burns
Sconces are also an excellent choice for a Jack and Jill bathroom, particularly when a double vanity is used. "In this situation, we place a single sconce on each outer side of the sinks, and one double sconce in the middle of the two sinks," designer Jennifer Barron says. "This gives a very cohesive look."
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Separate the Vanities
Jessica Nelson Design
You can separate vanities by placing a hutch-style cabinet in the middle of the countertop or place vanities on opposite sides of the bathroom, Barron notes.
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Design With Longevity in Mind
Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester
In the process of designing a bathroom that will appeal to your children, be sure to think about the long haul, designer Kristina Phillips says. "Use materials and colors that will not feel dated as the kids grow up."
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Achieve Symmetry
Amy Bartlam for Kate Lester
"The best Jack and Jill bathrooms have a strong sense of symmetry," designer Christina Kim says.
"Sometimes the architecture doesn't allow for this however, and you have to trick the eye a bit." She suggests painting the vanities in a bold shade to do so. "Placing one long mirror above both vanities also goes a long way in balancing an asymmetrical layout," Kim adds. -
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Or Try This Layout Idea
Hulya Kolabas for Malka Helft
Designer Nicole Michael offers a twist on the traditional Jack and Jill layout. "Each of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom with a sink and a toilet, but then those two rooms connect to a common shower room," she suggests. " This is especially if you have kids of the opposite sex: It gives them privacy but also a great opportunity to learn how to share a space. You also save on construction by not duplicating a tub or shower."
Jack and Jill's bathroom - what is it - WikiStroy
What is Jack and Jill's bathroom In programs about construction, repair, interior design, which are shown on Western TV channels, the term Jack and Jill bathroom is often used.
What it is? Just a bathroom for two people? The RMNT website decided to find out what is special about Jack and Jill's bathrooms, how they differ. https://www.wikistroi.ru/story/interior/vannaia-roomata-dzhieka-i-gill-2014-chto-eto https://www.wikistroi.ru/story/interior/vannaia-komnata-dzhieka-i-gill-2014-chto-eto/@@download/image/97sBPMuM.jpg
In programs about construction, repair, interior design, which are shown on Western TV channels, the term Jack and Jill bathroom is often used. What it is? Just a bathroom for two people? The RMNT website decided to find out what is special about Jack and Jill's bathrooms, how they differ.
The term Jack and Jill bathroom was first coined in the 1960s by Abilene Reported News in Texas, USA. Although in fact this layout was used before, it simply did not have its own name. Jack and Jill's bathrooms aren't just room for two people.
This is a bathroom with two entrances! Only presence double sink , examples of the use of which in the interior were given by the Rmnt.ru portal, will not make your bathroom worthy of such a name.
The Jack and Jill bathroom can always be entered from two adjacent rooms. Initially, they were not made at all for a couple sleeping in the same room. This is a bathroom for a brother and sister, for children who live in different nurseries, but share a shower and toilet. This is where the name and peculiarity comes from. It was very expensive and impractical to make a bathroom and a bath for each nursery. Therefore, the bathroom was placed between the children's bedrooms. In Russia, by analogy, a bathroom for two children could be called "Ani and Vanya's room."
Today, Jack and Jill's bathrooms are not necessarily located between the nurseries, although this layout option is actually convenient and suitable for families with children of different sexes.
You can, for example, place a bathroom between master bedroom and dressing room. I took a shower and went to choose clothes for going to work.
In addition, it is sometimes advisable to place the bathroom between the owners room and the guest room. When there are no guests in the house, the bathroom remains at the complete disposal of the owners. And when someone stays overnight in the house, he will use his own entrance to the bathroom and shower room, without disturbing the owners, without passing through their bedroom. Savings on the guest bathroom is obvious.
Another common layout option is that the bathroom is placed so that you can enter both from the master bedroom and from the corridor. It is also convenient - you can use the entrance from the bedroom in the evening and in the morning, and the rest of the day you can go to the toilet from the corridor.
The main problem of a bathroom with two entrances is understandable - these are the doors.
You need a place for them to open quietly, that is, such a room a priori cannot be tiny. In addition, locks must of course be installed on both doors to ensure privacy. Moreover, the locks should be on both sides of the door. Not just in case the child locks himself in the toilet and cannot get out on his own. For the elderly an external lock to unlock the door can also be a lifesaver. And again, the locks on both sides of the door provide privacy, no one can enter, for example, the bedroom through the hallway and bathroom.
Double sink - yes, a must. But not only she. Many things can be duplicated. Two mirrors, two shelves for hygiene items, two hangers for towels and bathrobes, double shower head - for people of different heights. Of course, the bath, shower and toilet are installed in a single copy, but otherwise the room should be comfortable for two people to use.
Important! In bathrooms for two, the toilet is often hidden behind a partition or blocked in a corner.
This is convenient if someone takes a shower, washes, and the second urgently needed a "white friend".
Technically, Jack and Jill's bathrooms, Anya and Vanya, can only be called rooms with two entrances. Just a double sink is not enough. The term is common, in the United States, realtors immediately point to such house layout features and this is considered a big plus, it increases the value of real estate.
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What is Jack and Jill's bathroom?
- Mar 06, 2019-
Jack and Jill's bathroom often includes separate sinks, but users share a bath/shower and toilet.
This is a bathroom divided between two bedrooms with doors from each room.
Saves space and money
Renovating a bathroom is expensive and the space needed for a bathroom takes up valuable real estate on the floor plan. Using one bathroom to serve two bedrooms can save space and money for large families or for people who have homes where guests visit, but a separate bath for each bedroom is overkill.
Equal and shared but private
Jack and Jill's bathrooms can be shared between a bedroom and a hall, but most often between two bedrooms. In the latter case, it gives equality to family members. Since the bathroom can be locked from either side, the bedrooms remain separate and private. And with these locks, the bath can be made private.
A Jack and Jill bath can help children learn to share and compromise on the time it takes to meet their toiletries needs.
If you decide to create a Jack and Jill bathroom, consider the following amenities to ensure its success:
• Two sinks.
