The Bathroom Blog
How Do You Make a Bathroom Look Luxurious? 10 Designer Details That Actually Work
It's not the headline pieces that make them feel luxurious. It's the dozens of small details working quietly in the background that you can't quite put your finger on.
How Long Should a Walk-In Shower Panel Be? The Reverse Calculation That Gets It Right
Walk-in showers are easily one of the most requested features in modern bathroom renovations. No door to clean, no frame to date, just a clean glass panel and an open entry. But the question we get asked more than almost any other is this… How long should the glass panel actually be?
Do You Need a Bath in Your Bathroom?
For some people it's an easy call. For most, it's a genuine tug-of-war between practicality, resale worries, family needs, and the nagging feeling that removing a bath is a decision you can't easily undo.
The Portal Mirror Illusion: How to Make Your Bathroom Feel Larger
The trick we are walking through today is one of our favourites. It is called the Portal Mirror illusion, and it makes your vanity feel like it is floating inside an endless mirrored cavity. Let's break down how to actually pull it off.
How a Linear Drain Can Save You Thousands on Your Bathroom Renovation
If you're changing your bathroom layout, a linear drain lets you reuse the drainage points you already have, instead of paying to move them. Let's break down why…
Tiling to the Ceiling with Squarest Ceilings
If you're tiling all the way to the ceiling and most modern bathrooms are those last few millimetres at the top can either make the whole room sing, or leave you staring at an awkward sliver of tile every time you walk in.
Channel Drains vs Square Drains: Which One Belongs in Your Bathroom?
Drains might sound like the least exciting decision in a bathroom renovation. But the type of drain you choose has a huge impact on how your shower looks, how your tiles lay out, and how seamless the whole space feels.
How to Get Your Bathroom Niche to Sit Perfectly on the Grout Lines
When niches are installed incorrectly, you end up with awkward tile cuts, uneven borders, and those tiny sliver pieces around the edges that catch the eye every time you walk into the room. It is one of the most common finishing issues we see in bathroom renovations.
Ceramic vs Porcelain Tiles in a Bathroom Renovation
Choosing tiles is one of the biggest decisions in a bathroom renovation. They cover large surface areas, impact your budget, and affect how your bathroom performs long term.
One Tile Everywhere in Your Bathroom?
There’s something refreshing about walking into a bathroom that feels calm, cohesive, and effortless. Lately, we’ve been loving a simple approach that delivers exactly that: using one 600x600 tile across both the floors and walls.
Cavity Sliding Doors: A Smart Space-Saving Solution for Bathrooms
When it comes to bathroom design, every millimetre matters. Between the vanity, shower, and toilet, space can quickly disappear and that’s where cavity sliding doors can make a huge difference.
The Number One Secret to a Successful Bathroom Renovation
Most people think bathroom renovations are all about picking tiles, choosing vanities, and seeing the builders get to work. But here’s the truth: the success of your renovation is decided long before demolition day.
Do All Bathrooms in a Home Need to Match?
It all comes down to how much design creativity you want to explore, how consistent you’d like the home to feel, and how confident you are with making multiple selections.
Main Bathroom Renovation Tips Every Family Should Know
If you are planning a renovation, here are some of the key things to think about so your bathroom works for the whole family now and into the future.
As a Bathroom Builder, Here Are 3 Things I Would Never Do
When it comes to bathroom design, there are a lot of choices that look great on Instagram or in a showroom but don’t actually work once you live with them.
What is the Bathroom Renovation Process in Australia? Learn Step by Step with Our Online Course
Discover the bathroom renovation process in Australia. Learn how to plan, design, and avoid costly mistakes with our bathroom renovation course.
Bathroom Shelving Ideas: From Built-In Niches to Budget-Friendly Fixtures
In this guide, we will cover popular built-in options such as recessed niches, shelf walls, and ledges, as well as affordable off-the-shelf fixtures for quick and easy storage solutions.
Tiling Over Tiles: Why We Don’t Recommend It for Your Bathroom Renovation
This post breaks down the pros and cons of tiling over tiles, what you need to consider before going ahead with it, and why removing your old tiles is usually the better long-term choice.
Rain Head vs Handheld Shower: Which One Do You Really Need?
Breaking down the pros, cons, and best use cases for each shower type — and how to combine both for the best of both worlds.
What Is a Shower Hob and Should You Get Rid of Yours?
Everything you need to know about shower hobs: why they exist, how they work, and what’s involved in removing them.