10 Jack And Jill Bathroom Ideas To Inspire Your Next Reno Project (2024)

A Jack and Jill is a type of ensuite bathroom that’s shared between two connecting bedrooms. Made popular in the 1950s and 1960s, its original purpose was to allow siblings easy access to their own private and shared bathroom. “Jack and Jill bathrooms are a great way to efficiently utilize space and save on costs,” says Emily Clarke, co-owner and principal designer of Clark & Co. Homes.

Common Jack and Jill bathroom layouts include a single sink and vanity, a dual sink and vanity and two separate sinks and vanities, often separated by the shower, bathtub and toilet area. A Jack and Jill bathroom is also a great way to maximize space in a smaller home—it can open to a home’s hallway and a bedroom to allow for use from the main living areas. Here are some of our favorite Jack and Jill bathroom ideas.

A well-designed Jack and Jill bathroom should provide plenty of places for everyone to stow their personal items and hygiene products. A sizable vanity accomplishes this easily. Each child has their own under-sink cabinet and two drawers. Two-center drawers are ideal for anything shared, like toilet paper, tissues and other supplies.

Less sharing is caring when it comes to a kids’ bathroom. Give the kids their own vanity off their bedroom for privacy and to prevent them from jockeying for elbow room. “I prefer to design the vanity and closet areas adjacent to the bedrooms with the shared toilet and tub [or] shower in the middle,” says Clark.

Each child can get ready for the day at the same time (parenting win). They still have to wait their turn for the shower, but the morning routine just got a whole lot easier.

A shared bathroom can look cluttered and out of proportion if you’re not careful. Harmonize the look and feel of a Jack and Jill bathroom with uniform fixtures. In this coastal cottage, elongated mirrors and pendant lights add a vertical element that opens up the space and balances the wide dual vanity and shiplap.

With a double vanity and two of everything, Jack and Jill bathrooms can feel cramped.
Make every inch of space count by going vertical in the design to create the illusion of more space from top to bottom. Here, vertical hexagonal tiles draw the eye upward, and a floating vanity opens up the space from below while highlighting the smaller contrasting tile flooring.

Hinged doors take up a lot of room in smaller spaces like bathrooms. Free up some precious real estate with pocket doors, a type of sliding door that disappears into the wall when opened.
For safety and to prevent trips, install pocket doors that move along an overhead roller and track. They also come with a locking feature for privacy, a must for any bathroom.

There’s a lot of uniformity to a Jack and Jill bathroom, from two of everything to a single color palette. Keep things from looking too matchy matchy and allow the kids’ personalities shine through. Let them make the space their own by picking out a bath mat or rug to add some color or pattern. Details matter too, so invite them to select their own storage baskets, soap dispensers or towels (pre-approved by you, of course).

There’s nothing like a piece or two of original art to add some color and make a space come to life. And art doesn’t have to be restricted to the wall — prop up a framed piece along the countertop or on a shelf to add color, pattern and dimension.

Etsy is a great source for affordable and unique artwork and prints. Even better, get the kids involved. Frame their latest school project or invite them to paint their own canvases.

If there’s one place to really go for it in home design, it’s in a kids’ bathroom. It’s small and somewhat private, so it’s not like your guests will be seeing much of this space. It can be a design lab of sorts and a way to try out fun colors and patterns. A bright cobalt blue painted vanity is a treat for the eyes and the fun focal point for this Jack and Jill bath. It’s a bright contrast against the white and black hexagonal floor tile, patterned textiles and yellow stool.

Make the bathroom doors part of the architectural design. Here, a large sliding barn door is visible on the bedroom side as well as the bath side, offering an appealing transition from one space to the other. Barn doors are versatile and work for a variety of design styles, like farmhouse, rustic, industrial and contemporary. Most barn doors don’t come with a locking feature, but you or your remodeler can install a flip lock or latch relatively easily.

Smaller bathroom layouts can accommodate a Jack and Jill bathroom with creative space planning and room for storage. A custom vanity makes every inch of wall space count with separate sinks and cabinets. A cozy bench connects them and offers a comfy place to sit with storage beneath. Smart use of drawers, shelves and hooks help keep the space clean and free of clutter.