Picking the wrong shower floor is the kind of mistake you notice every morning. If you’re renovating a Perth bathroom, one of the first decisions is whether to choose a shower base or a tiled shower floor. A base is a ready-made tray that drops into place. A tiled floor is built on site from…
Getting a shower niche size or placement wrong is one of those renovation mistakes you can’t easily fix once the tiles are on. I’ve seen it plenty of times over 20-odd years helping Perth homeowners plan their bathrooms — niches placed too high for anyone under 180cm to reach comfortably, openings too shallow for a…
A few years ago I was standing in the bathroom of a Guildford investment property, staring at a shower recess that had seen better decades. The grout was black in the corners, crumbling in a few spots, and the tenant had mentioned it twice. I had a decision to make: re-tile it properly, or try…
Choosing the right mirror is one of those decisions that seems simple—until you’re standing in the showroom weighing up framed vs frameless options. Frameless bathroom mirrors have become a go-to choice in modern bathrooms, thanks to their clean look and versatility. If you’re considering a bathroom mirror no frame design, it’s usually because you want…
One of the first questions I hear from homeowners planning a renovation is how much does it cost to tile a bathroom? It’s a fair question, and the answer can vary depending on the bathroom tiles you choose, the room’s size, and the preparation work involved. In most Perth homes, the bathroom floor itself is…
Bathroom renovations can become expensive very quickly, which is why many homeowners begin their search for cheap bathroom vanities in Perth. The goal isn’t simply to find the lowest price — it’s to find a vanity that offers genuine value while still fitting comfortably within your bathroom renovation budget. Over the years, I’ve seen plenty…
Small bathrooms are unforgiving. There’s not much wall space to work with, and every accessory you add either helps the room function better or makes it feel more cramped. There’s rarely a middle ground. I’ve worked in bathroom retail for a long time, and the question I hear most often from customers with ensuites and…
Renovators often ask the same question early in the planning process: how much does a bath cost? The answer can vary more than most people expect. The price of a bath depends on several factors, including the type of bath you choose, the size of the unit and how complex the installation will be. Over…
Towel rails are one of those bathroom accessories that most people decide on at the last minute. By the time you get to it, the layout is fixed, the tiles are chosen, and the wall space you have left is what you have to work with. I see this all the time with customers coming…
Matching bathroom tapware might sound like a small detail, but it’s often the difference between a bathroom that looks professionally designed and one that feels slightly off. I’ve seen plenty of renovations where the basin mixer, shower set and bath spout were all chosen separately. Each piece looked good on its own, but together they…
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed over the years helping Perth homeowners plan their bathroom renovations, it’s that the 900mm bathroom vanity is the size most people end up choosing. It’s not too big, not too small, and it works in a wide range of bathrooms — from ensuites to compact family bathrooms. A 900mm…
I must be crazy. In the last three years, I’ve done two complete home renovations, including three bathroom renovations. I’d never renovated a single bathroom before the first one, let alone two entire homes, so needless to say, there were some learning curves along the way. The bathroom renovation mistakes I made are ones I…
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