A bathroom renovation in the Kyle Bay with bath and shower installed
3 Weeks to complete
$24 – $27,000 budget
Ground floor
Complete renovation
A master bathroom renovation in the Kyle Bay in Sydney
Nu-Trend is a bathroom renovation contractor that operates from our factory in Hurstville. We have a team that can do bathroom renovations in Kyle Bay (or other suburbs in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney). We specialise in doing complete bathroom renovations in homes or apartments with a choice of simple, modern or luxury designs. The brief for this renovation project in Kyle Bay was to build a new luxury bathroom with new bath, shower, vanity, floor and wall tiling installed.
Our client was referred to us by Reece Rockdale the owner of the property had already finished the demolition of the existing bathroom so we had a completely empty room with bare walls and floors to begin construction.
For all the complete bathroom renovations we build in Sydney, we always recommend doing a full demolition of the existing room. It means everything is stripped back every item from the furniture, fittings, tiling and even the waterproofing to be able to work with freshly prepared floor and wall surfaces. Taking this approach can ensure everything is renovated to a high standard because any new renovation work is done from scratch compared to trying to make remedial adjustments to pre-existing conditions in a room.
For this job the owner had purchased all the products from Reece Plumbing like the Kado Lux Toilet Suite, Milli basin set, Mizu wastes and the custom designed floating double vanity unit from ADP Australia.
The scope of work our renovators had to complete included;
- Hot and cold water rough in
- Electrical rough in
- Fit off fixtures and fittings
- Grouting
- Wall tiling
- Floor tiling
- Waterproofing
- Screeding gradients to correct falls
- Priming walls
- Render correction of all walls
- Painting
Getting a new vanity installed for a bathroom renovation in Kyle Bay
For this bathroom that needed to be renovated in Kyle Bay, the home owner contracted us to install a wall hung vanity from ADP’s London Range It comes in a range of sizes and configurations starting with their 600mm model from $1829 with vanity top material choices like Cherry Pie Premium Solid Surface (60mm), Friday Hybrid Quartz (60mm) or Caesarstone (60mm – additional charges apply) available. There are plenty of other products available for what is a timeless piece of design that won’t date very easily.
Architectural Designer Products is an Australian business that has been family run since 2001. They are considered to be one of Australia’s largest and most innovative bathroom furniture manufacturers. ADP creates a range of vanities, shaving cabinets, ensembles, basins and other products.
Getting a plumber or a bathroom renovating company to install a new vanity is a relatively straight forward thing to do if you are doing either minor or complete renovations. We can remove the old unit first, adjust any of the plumbing if needed & then install the new unit together with adjusting taps, mixers or bowls as required. We can even convert dual taps into a single mixer set up. We can then make adjustments to the piping if needed so that it is all re-connected with water running as it should into your new sink.
Getting a bathroom renovation designed in Kyle Bay
During the planning stages it is obviously pretty important to have a very clear interior design and floor plan so that any team of bathroom renovation contractors can work to the specifications and required placements to install things in the right locations. What can happen is a vanity gets installed on the wall in the wrong location which makes it hard to use or not align with other items getting installed like a new toilet.
We have a team of experienced bathroom renovators so you don’t even need to talk to other contractors, we can do both parts of the job – we can get all the plumbing set up and then install the vanity as part of the reno. If you are not sure about how to approach your design then there are lots of places you can go for help at places like Reece’s bathroom design, they even have online 3D floor plan creation sofware called Imagin3D
Bathroom design ideas for renovations in Kyle Bay
Bathroom lighting
When people ask us to provide a quote to do a renovation we go through quite a lot of detail. The reason we do this is because there are lots of small things that can be included to really enhance the look of the finished room.
For this bathroom, lighting was a bit consideration so our installation included under cabinet lighting to illuminate the floor as well as lighting around the vanity mirror. This adds a touch of warmth to the room but is also very practical from a safety perspective or being able to do make up accurately.
These small details can change the bathroom renovation costs quite considerably and be the difference between a ‘cheap’ and ‘expensive’ quote, so it pays to keep an eye on the details.
Custom glass shower screen
A custom made shower screen using single glass panel sheets is the best choice when installing a new shower in Sydney. Instead of using pre-made frames that have to fit the room, the custom made glass panels are made to suit your layout.
It also means the wall mounting points are much slimmer and you don’t have a hob, framing or other materials being used that can collect debris, corrode or rust.
This also makes cleaning the shower much easier as you can reach every part of the surface.
Concealed drain waste
To save money on renovations of a shower some people will choose to install a simple drain waste that you can buy from Bunnings or Reece.
These are fine of course, but if you want a touch of luxury then, a custom made floor waste can be integrated into the floor tiling so that it becomes almost ‘invisible’ when you look into the room. The wider opening can also capture more water too.
Depending on the model you choose, we may even be able to disguise a Reece strip drain depending on the shape & the floor tiling being used.
Concealed power points
Another thing that people don’t spend much time thinking about is where to place power points in the room. Most people will put them on a wall near the vanity. Although it is possible to have an electrician install new points inside a vanity mirror cupboard so they are concealed.
This means all the cables are hidden, devices like speakers, shavers etc can be put on charge & best of all, the kids can’t grab any of them.
Ceiling vent installation
Ventilation is another huge aspect to consider when renovating a new bathroom in Sydney. We live in a temperate area so getting air in and out of the room is important to avoid mould build up and keep the room smelling fresh. We can install ceiling mounted or wall mounted vents that can let air escape outside.
What products were installed in this bathroom renovation?
Here are some of the main products installed in this Kyle Bay bathroom renovation project that gave the room a modern, fresh, feel.
As you can see the list is quite long and the cost of renovating can add up quickly so it is important to understand how to work our your renovation budget during the planning stages.
Floor tiles – Art Rodin 22.3 x 22.3mm
Wall tiles – Subway 300 x 75mm white gloss with tumbled edges
Cabinets and Vanity – London Series from ADP Australia
Bathroom products from:
- Reece Kado Lux close couple back to wall toilet suite with soft close seat in white
- Reece Milli Pure basin set with linear textured handles
- Reece Milli Pure progressive shower bath mixer
- Reece Milli Pure twin rail shower head
- Reece Mizu Drift sink wastes
- Reece Milli Pure accessories for the towel rail, toilet roll holder.
What else did our renovation company do for this bathroom renovation in Kyle Bay?
#1 PROTECTED THE PROPERTY
Doing as many house renovation projects as we do, we understand how stressful they can be for people trying to live through them. Most tradies also make a big mess. We make sure we protect your property with floor and wall coverings to make sure nothing is damaged while we are renovating your house.
#2 PLUMBING & FLOORING INSPECTION
Nu-Trend is a licensed plumber which is an advantage when you are renovating a bathroom. For every project we inspect all the plumbing to make sure it is ready for use. We conduct a CCTV Camera Inspection of your piping and if required a high pressure jet blast to make sure everything is ready.
#3 TAKING CARE OF THE PROPERTY
It is the small things that count. We will check things like how your pets get into the house, if neighbours require access to driveways or other things that are important to how you live in your home to make sure everything goes smoothly during a renovation.
#4 RUBBISH REMOVAL
Some renovation contractors will not include this in their service, they might leave the rubbish from the demolition in your backyard or on the street. Nu-Trend will make sure all the materials and rubbish that are not used are removed neatly ensuring your property isn’t left in a mess and neighbours are happy.
#5 PRECISE MEASUREMENTS & PREPARATION
We make sure that each part of the renovation project is not only done in accordance to Australian Standards but is precise, measured and correctly prepared.
This includes things like doing a laser level check for the screed and tile height pre start off the plan to make sure the right falls are created.
#6 CUSTOM DRAIN GRATES
For every bathroom renovation project we do we will typically have custom designed drain grates created so they fit your space perfectly.
Same applies for most shower renovations that we do, rather than use off the shelf screens, in most cases we will recommend a custom cut shower screen so it can perfectly fit your room.
#7 RELOCATE PIPES & DRAINS
If you are changing the floor plan of your renovation we can move pipes and drains to suit the new layout. This means you have better flexibility for your interior design choices.
