2019-05-01 Your Home and Garden

LUCY SARGENT

INTERIORDESIGNER

What can you afford?

$2000-$5000

If you just want to freshen up your

bathroom, use your budget on little things

that will really pack a punch. For instance,

you could update your basin mixer and

shower mixer to a different finish and find

some funky towels that have texture and

colour. Also, try adding some greenery with

an indoor plant or two, choosing coloured

pots that tie in with the towels or the

tapware finish.

$10,000-$15,000

With this budget you can make cosmetic

changes as well as updating your vanity.

Choose a vanity with maximum storage

and efficient use of space. If you currently

have a flat mirror, consider a cabinet mirror

for additional storage. If you still have a bit

of budget left over, look at updating the

toilet to a more modern system.

$20,000-$30,000

You could update all your fixtures with

this sort of budget: a new toilet, bath,

vanity and shower rail. Choose a mid-

range price point for taps and fixtures

and consider a lick of paint on the ceiling

and walls. You could change up your

tiling as well, but get quotes before you

start so there are no surprises down the

track. Lighting is another feature worthy

of an update. Change to LED lights for a

more sustainable option and have your

electrician install vanity lighting.

$35,000+

To do a full bathroom renovation using

quality fixtures, you could easily expect to

spend $35K or more. With this budget you

can afford to be adventurous with brass

or gunmetal tapware, add a custom-made

vanity, and invest in good-quality tiles.

Consider hiring an interior designer – they

can suggest options you may not have

considered and provide 3-D renders so you

know exactly what to expect.

Pocketspace Interiors, Auckland.

pocketspaceinteriors.co.nz (^) •
FROM THE DESIGNER
“There’s no need for a massive bathroom – a smaller
bathroom helps keep costs down and you can use that extra
space elsewhere” — JEREMY WYNN-HARRIS, BUILDERSCRACK.CO.NZ
Circles and rounded shapes are the designer’s choice in 2019. Add backlighting or choose a style
with built-in lighting. “Recessed mirrored cabinets maximise storage, while the new wave of smart
mirrors (with built-in Android screen) are starting to make an impact,” says Mico Bathrooms.
Mirrors
6
Arch mirror, $19,
from The
Warehouse.
Stanza mirror cabinet, $1299,
from Plumbline.
Dylan mirror in gold,
$279, from Freedom.
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