For over 20 years, Designer Bathrooms Plus has been providing builders and home renovators premium bathroom tapware and products in the Tweed Heads, Gold Coast and Byron Bay regions. The most popular tapware brand Designer Bathrooms Plus has specified by Architects and Interior Designers for the Byron Bay region is the Australian Made and owner…
A popular question we get at Designer Bathrooms Plus is how much does it cost to renovate a bathroom? The ballpark figure for a basic bathroom is $20,000 according to the HIA (Housing Industry Australia) but this is dependant on your locality, the size of the room and quality of fittings and tiles used. We…
Time flies when you are having fun. 3 years ago, we did a blog on BRING THE INDOORS, OUTDOORS, WITH 316 MARINE GRADE STAINLESS STEEL TAPWARE & SHOWERS and so much has happened since then. The main change is the introduction to the Australian market of LEAD FREE TAPWARE and the Australian Building Codes Board…
The good news is a laundry renovation is the easiest room in the home to upgrade when compared with bathrooms and kitchens. Now, nobody likes to spend a lot of time in the laundry, but you may as well make it room that is fresh and a pleasure to walk into. The biggest question we…
The cooler months usually make people think about underfloor heating when they are renovating an existing or building a new home. It’s something that needs planning, and most people are amazed at how inexpensive it is to install and operate. The short version is that underfloor heating can be installed practically anywhere and under a…
It’s been a while since we wrote a blog about LED mirrors so here is an update on different styles and trends plus our ‘’what’s hot for 2023’’. At Designer Bathrooms Plus we get to see the latest products as they come to market and our experts can advise you on the best LED mirrors…
If you are doing a bathroom renovation, then a great start is to create a mood board. A mood board is a collection of visuals that helps create a style or concept. A good interior designer will create one for your project to capture your feedback after an initial consultation or you can do it…
When purchasing a new sink for your kitchen there are a lot of things to consider like the colour, material it is made from, size of the sink and how you want it mounted. These are important things to discuss with your partner, designer, and cabinet maker. If you have a change of mind after…
Black spotting on mirrors is also known as de silvering and usually occurs around the edges and gets progressively worse over time. Once it starts, there is nothing you can do to reverse the damage but there are preventative steps you can take. Firstly, buy a mirror that is copper free and the old adage…
There are so hundreds of kitchen sink options on the market today and they are available in a variety of materials from Stainless Steel to Fireclay to Ceramic to Concrete to Composite materials like stone and resin and in colors that almost represent the spectrum of the rainbow. Here is a break down of the…
The most popular bathroom renovation style around Byron and the Gold Coast is Coastal or Coastal Fresh. You will generally find a relaxed style of bathroom, using colours and textures inspired by the beach that incorporate natural materials and neutral tones. Here are some common features to consider: Chrome, brushed nickel or brushed brass tapware…
With the average cost of a bathroom renovation in Australia now around $19,500, it’s definitely one of the pricier rooms in the home to update. But you can still create your dream bathroom on a smaller budget – here’s how… There are many factors that impact the cost of a renovation. From timing to the…
Remer have launched a range of bathroom mirrors and shaving cabinets that blends LED lights into mirrors and combines modern-day smart technology. They have purposely designed their NEW range to be both visually appealing and functional with technologies such as LED lighting, demister, magnifier, Bluetooth speakers and digital clocks. With just a simple touch, it…
There is so much technology in LED bathroom mirrors now it can be really confusing to work out the features you need. Here’s a snapshot of the various options available on the market now from ADP and REMER. These guys have the best options and sizes available and you can see the range at Designer…
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The Designer Bathrooms Plus team
