The ultimate guide to luxury bathroom renovations

Bathrooms can be difficult to get right when renovating. But if you do, they can be the most relaxing spaces, with the aesthetics of a high-end spa, with everything you need to start and finish your days feeling pampered.

To help you achieve your vision, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to luxury bathroom renovations. 

Plan meticulously

Before you lay a single tile you should plan your entire renovation meticulously. Here’s how the process should work if you’re doing it yourself:

• Come up with a vision for your bathroom. How do you want the space to look, feel and function?
• Get started on your design. If you’re going to change the layout significantly, you may need the help of an interior architect. 
• Choose tiles, major fittings like baths, showers and vanities, plus colours for your walls.
• Get down to details and choose fittings and fixtures, from taps and mixers, to basins, counters, towel rails, toilet roll holders, mirrors and heaters. 
• Get a little help. Unless you’ve got extensive experience you’ll need the help of a plumber, builder, tiler and possibly an electrician when renovating your bathroom. 
• Project management: speak to your builder and they’ll give you an idea of what order everything needs to happen in, from there it’s up to you to project manage and arrange tradies until the project is complete. 

A bathroom renovation is a big job. If you’re undertaking an extensive remodel, you can expect it to take anywhere from three weeks to six months. 

Speak to the experts

It’s always a good idea to get advice before you start pulling out basins. An interior architect can help you choose fixtures and fittings that will fit your space, create a colour scheme and plan your bathroom’s layout. They may also be able to get trade discounts on certain bathroom fittings and fixtures. 

If you’d rather be hands off, a bathroom renovation company could project manage the entire renovation, providing designers and project managing all the trades. 

The experts at your nearest Abey Selection Gallery can also help you choose the right fixtures and fittings for your bathroom. There are hundreds of options on display to suit any bathroom. 

Select premium fixtures and fittings

If you’re going for a luxury look, it’s always best to select the best. Go for premium fixtures and fittings from a trusted Australian brand like Abey. Fittings like the brass horizontal shower by Gareth Ashton can elevate your bathroom, without costing the earth. 

Use luxe materials

The luxury starts with fixtures and fittings – the rest of your bathroom should carry that luxe look through. That means your tiles, benchtops and paint colours should all feel premium. 

Think warm wood textures, textured wall tiles, marble cabinets and colours that complement each other. 

Make your tub a feature

Your tub may be the most luxurious (and expensive) item in your bathroom, so make it the feature. Go for a freestanding bathtub, with floor-mounted spout and mixers for the ultimate design statement. 

Our personal favourite is the Formoso Natural Stone Bath. It looks incredible, and it’s big enough for two if you fancy a soak with someone special. 

Splurge on the extras

The finer details are what truly makes a great bathroom reno pop, so splurge on the extras once your renovation is done. Find the plushest, softest towels you can buy. Hang a little colourful art on a bare wall. Install dimmable lighting so you can make your baths feel like a luxury spa. All these little details will be the cherry on top of a truly luxurious space.

Find a little inspiration

If you’re ready to get started with your renovation, it’s a good idea to see all your options. To get inspired browse Abey’s huge range of Australian made bathroom mixers, taps, baths, showers and accessories online here.