Comforting Prints for Kids in the Bathroom (and How to Choose the Right One for Your Space)

The bathroom might not be the first room you think of when it comes to children's wall art, but it's actually one of the most worthwhile places to put it.

Think about what happens in there. Hair washing, teeth brushing, bath time and, crucially, it’s one of the most important parts of the wind-down process. For many children, these everyday rituals are places where big feelings surface (perhaps the child who hates having their hair rinsed, the toddler who fights every bath or the five-year-old who'd rather do anything than brush their teeth) and having something calm and visually grounding on the wall gives little ones something to focus on.

The trick is choosing a print that works with your bathroom's existing style, not against it. Here are three very different looks and the Mind+Moon print that suits each one perfectly.

For the ocean-themed bathroom: Calming Whale Print

If your bathroom leans into coastal or nautical style with white tiles, soft blues, perhaps some rope detailing or shell accessories, then the Calming Whale Print feels completely at home.

The illustration features a gentle blue whale rendered in soft, flowing lines with a quiet smile, set against a muted palette that brings depth, without drama. It's the kind of print that earns its place in a considered interior without ever shouting for attention. Children are drawn to it naturally and there's something inherently soothing about the whale's still, unhurried presence. That's exactly the energy you want in a room where the goal is to wind a busy child down.

For the playful, colourful bathroom: Splash Elephant Print

Not every children's bathroom is a study in muted tones - and it doesn't need to be. If yours has bolder colours and fun accessories, the Splash Elephant Print is a beautiful fit (and comes in multiple colours to suit your style).

This hand-illustrated elephant is gleefully squirting water from its trunk, which makes it one of the most perfectly placed prints you could choose for a bathroom. There's a joyfulness to it that can genuinely shift the mood in a room where bath time resistance is a nightly negotiation. Something about seeing an elephant having this much fun with water has a way of making the whole thing feel a little less like a battle.

For the calm, minimal bathroom: Peaceful Swan Print

If your bathroom is on the calmed end of the spectrum, perhaps with white or neutral walls, clean lines and natural materials, then the Peaceful Swan Print is the one for you.

The swan is rendered in soft, muted tones with delicate detail, and there's a timelessness to it that makes it feel more like considered art than children's décor. That's not accidental. This is a print that works as well for the adults sharing the space as it does for the children, which matters more than it might seem. The bathroom is one room the whole family uses, and a print that feels grown-up and restful helps maintain that calm atmosphere for everyone.

A note on placement

A simple white or natural wood frame keeps things versatile across all three of these prints. And if you're not sure which size to go for, A3 tends to feel more considered in a bathroom, where wall space is often limited and a single, well-placed piece lands better than several smaller ones.

Wherever you hang a print in a child's bathroom, aim for their eye level if you can or a height they regularly stand at, such as if they have a step up to the sink or toilet. This makes it something they actually see and engage with, rather than something they eventually notice aged eight.

All three prints are available in both A4 and A3 sizes here.