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A simple quart of paint can increase safety in toileting. For residents with any level of visual decline or dementia, a quart of a bold, rich color can guide the eye to the exact location of the fixtures and serve as a cue for toileting. Now add some more color and something to look at and you have provided stimulation and a little less monotony.
Keep this in mind: Toilets should have lids for a more residential and familiar look, to aid in maintaining balance while seated, and to reduce the spread of airborne germs when flushing. Pretty bathrooms can be left open to maintain them in plain view of residents for cueing. If you are considering new construction or remodeling, space means everything. Construct wide doors and large spaces in which to maneuver.