The Return of the Bath: Why Stand-Alone Tubs Are Making a Splash
Soaking in style is back. Stand-alone baths are taking centre stage in modern bathrooms, blending luxury with relaxation. Discover why bathing has become the ultimate design indulgence. Read more here. Bathroom Bliss After years of showers stealing the spotlight, the bath is making a serious comeback. Homeowners are rediscovering the simple pleasure of soaking, with […]
Bathrooms: Add warmth and a spa-like feel
For the ultimate home-spa experience this winter, it’s all about radiant heat. Discover how underfloor heating, demisting mirrors, and heated towel rails are transforming Kiwi bathrooms. Find out more here… There’s nothing quite like stepping into a warm, mist-free bathroom on a winter morning—and it’s easier than ever to create that mini-spa experience at home. […]
Beautiful Bathroom Renovation
If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, you’re probably already dreaming of the chic waterfall shower head, stylish tiling, luxe double vanity and free-standing bath you want in there… not to mention all the stylish décor items you saw on Pinterest to go with them. But the reality is that redesigning any bathroom, big or small, […]
Bathroom Trends
It can be hard to keep up with ‘trends’ when it comes to bathrooms… they aren’t spaces you rip out readily to replace with what is considered ‘in’ on a whim. But a couple of the hot tips in this roundup is sure to spark some creativity and may give you some inspiration you never […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Ventilation
Your bathroom is the wettest room in your home. Steamy showers, flushing toilets, running sinks, and occasional drips all add up to high humidity. And with major moisture comes potential problems: mould and mildew, a funky smell, peeling wallpaper, paint that chips and scratches easily, and even lifting or splitting of laminated plywood vanities. Luckily, proper […]
Tips for Small Space Design
Laura Lochhead launched Pocketspace Interiors four years ago, and now is the industry leader in small space design for homes, hotels, civic spaces and workplaces. On her travels to New York, London, Paris and Sydney she found herself in awe of the way people thought and accepted living in a clever compact way. She was […]
Showering Outside the Box
Showers have come a long way in the past few years, abandoning the old style shower head over the bath, or more recently, the hard to clean glass box with a single showerhead. Now, enter the luxurious open shower – accessible for all, visually uncluttered and freeing up space in that small but important room. […]
The Rise of the Floating Vanities
As a bathroom design element, floating vanities are certainly having their time in the sun. Wall mounted and suspended above floor level, they can have a significant impact in both small and large bathrooms by adding a sense of space. With this style of vanity it is better if the plumbing components go into the […]
Black is the new black
Once there was a time when colour choice in bathroom waterware was everywhere; with avocado, shell pink, sunny yellow, dusky brown and baby blue liberally used across matching suites, often complemented by mosaic tiles in similar hues. Then those colours disappeared as stark white became the bathroom staple in basins, baths and shower trays, while […]
Reno planning like a pro
Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area. The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning your renovation conversation; we have […]