We offer FREE Consultation and survey..
We are available for consultations in the showroom or we can visit your home. In both instances the service is free of charge. At the consultation, we discuss design ideas and product ranges with you, and give you an indication of the price.
If you would like to take things further, bring in your dimensions or we will visit the property and carry out a survey of the relevant room and provide you with a quote based on your specifications.
Standard Service
As part of the initial consultation in the showroom, or at your home, we provide you with a 2D CAD design drawing. There is no charge for the Standard Service which includes a printed plan, and a competitive quote to match.
Designer Service
We also have a Free Design Service which goes that extra mile. With this service our Designer provides expert advice, ideas, sources exciting products, and offers as many different design ideas as possible based on your specifications and budget.
Design & Build service
We can supply product only, or we can provide a fully managed installation service, in order to eliminate some of the stress.
We have our own team of Qualified Tradesmen and a full time project manager which provides you with one point of contact throughout the course of the installation. We also provide a 6 year guarantee on all workmanship. For more information on our Design and Build service please
click here www.elitedesignbuild.co.nz
Previous customers have said…
Here are some of the comments and feedback we have received from a few of the customers who have chosen to use Elite Bathroomware for the supply of products and or the fully managed installation service.
Dear Elite Team
Thanks for all the hard work. Everyone was very considerate and efficient. We love the result and have recommended your firm to a number of people. Thanks again to all the team - a great effort.
Robyn and Rob Finlay
Many Thanks for everything and for being a great team. We love our new bathroom to bits!
Kind regards
Glenda and Mike Williams
The bathroom looks good and we’re very pleased with it.
Thanks
Jon Kershaw
I really appreciated your friendliness and the fabulous bathroom I now have.
Jan Wilson
We can’t talk highly enough of the service provided by the team at Elite Bathroomware.
Lynne and Rex Petty
Note: We are happy to provide contact details for any references on request.
Starting Out
Listed below is a guide to assist you with the planning of your new bathroom.
1. Estimate a realistic budget.
1. Browse over all the products you would like to install and familiarize yourself with all the options available.
2. Price all products required and consider luxuries if your budget allows.
3. Find a combination that is right for you and the individuals who will use the bathroom.
4. Consider the space you have to work with.
2. Plumbing requirements.
1. Check with a qualified plumber on your existing plumbing before purchasing any products.
2. Check with local council as building consent may be required .
3. Showrooms and Fitting Options.
1. Regardless on where you get your product ideas from, always try to view the fittings.
2. Check out quality and size of the fittings.
Take account of the tangible considerations – measure the space available, the size shape and style of room, the positions of doors and windows, ease of cleaning and any other structural features to consider when planning your bathroom.
Take time to assess how your current bathroom does or doesn’t work for your household, and what your ideal bathroom would be. Many of these features can be worked into a moderate budget with careful planning and product selection.
Have a look at friends and relatives bathrooms and decide what elements of those you like.
What is your budget? Consider the trade-off between price and good quality, and look out for longer warranties and guarantees.
Plan to Suit Your Lifestyle
Consider traffic patterns – when is the bathroom busiest? How many people may be using the room at one time?
If it’s being used by a lot of people in quick succession, consider a double bowl vanity, a reasonable size heated towel ladder, good ventilation from an extraction fan, use of a mirror demister etc…
Consider guests and visitors also. If people of varying ages use the bathroom, consider a slide shower so you can adjust the height of the spray. Also, single lever mixers are much easier to achieve desired water temperatures and easy for children to turn on and off. If you have frail or elderly family members consider grab rails and showers with a reasonably low entry.
Tall or broad shouldered people in particular will appreciate a larger shower unit. Anything over a 900x900 floor plan in a square or curved front provides adequate space to shower with a spacious feeling. A Curved front shower (our Orbit series) or an angled front Quadrant (our elegance series) may make the best use of constricted space by having the door open into the middle of the room rather than taking up wall space for it to open on to. A glass door and a glass wall (a two sided shower) will also make the shower feel more open roomy compared with a door and three acrylic walls (a alcove shower).
Also consider the length of the bath. Romantic couples may like a shower and bath big enough for two. Or a spa bath set into a tiled area for glasses of wine and candles. Another hint is placement of the bath spout – we recommend the spout to be installed half way down the length of the bath as so no one is banging their head or getting poked in the back with a spout. To gain an effective feature we suggest you browse our waterfall range.
Download the Bathroom Planner
Whether you're looking to completely renovate your bathroom or partially redesign, this Bathroom Planner is a great place to start.
Find easy steps, great tips and a useful planning grid in the free download. The planner tool includes some easy cut out shapes that you can overlay on the grid to get clear layout options.
Click here to download the Bathroom Planner PDF
Colours
Learning to Choose Colours in the Bathroom That Make A Statement
Your walls might not actually talk, but the colours you choose for your bathroom do say something about the space and how it "feels." Are they lively and stimulating, quietly neutral or calming and relaxing? The colours you choose play a large part in the overall statement your bathroom conveys.
In addition, colour can have a functional role in the bathroom, making a small room look larger, a low ceiling look higher, or quickly adding a touch of class to the showpiece powder room. With a minimal investment and a few quick colour changes, a bathroom with a case of the "blahs" can become your favorite retreat. And, with colour doing so much to affect the feel of a room, the key is learning to use colour correctly.
Because there are so many home magazines and decorating guidebooks on the market today, people are more comfortable with using colour…
How to Add Color
Once you've decided on the colours that you want to add to your bathroom, consumers must know how to add these most effectively.
What mood do you want to set? All neutrals in a room provide for a calm, quiet environment, while related colours make for a relaxing effect. On the opposite end of the spectrum, strong contrasting colors create a lively, stimulating mood.
When decorating, use a minimum of three and a maximum of six colors. It is best to choose a light color, a medium colour and an accent. The accent colour should be the darkest or brightest of the colours chosen and should be used in at least three places within the room. Two to three colours when blended in a room properly can really bring out a dramatic look, but adding too many colours can be overwhelming and change the otherwise positive use of colour.
But where do you place these colours in the room? Here are some suggestions:
Floors
To "ground" the room, you will want to choose a flooring colour that is a bit darker than walls and ceiling.
Cabinets and Vanity
Just like cool colours can make a small room appear larger, in bathrooms white cabinets can have this same effect. Dark cabinets should only be used in bathrooms that have plenty of light or space.
Countertops
Avoid using dark coloured countertops in the bathroom as they tend to show marks. Lighter countertops including neutral colours usually work best.
Walls
Paint is the perfect place to start experimenting with colour. It's easy to apply, reasonably inexpensive and can easily be repainted if you eventually need a change. Bathroom renovators shouldn't let the fear factor stop them from using a colour they really like. Start by painting a small strip of a wall and a piece of trim. Live with those colours in your bathroom for a few days to see if you really like them in the different lights before painting the entire room.
Other Places to add Colour
To spice up the room chose the darkest and most dramatic colour for the towels, rugs and small accessories. A good rule of thumb is to decorate large surfaces with softer, neutral colours and use brighter, stronger colours for accents. You can also more easily change the look of the room by just changing the accent colours, plus neutrals are usually easier to live with.
Final Tips
Make sure as you shop for different elements of the room you bring color swatches and tiles home. A colour under the fluorescent lighting in a store may look very different in your home.
By following these tips and color suggestions, you should be able to use colour to make a style statement in your bathroom. So if your walls could talk…. they will convey the message that you want!
Ideas on Bathroom Lighting
When it comes to bathroom decor, the brightest ideas depend on light, or more appropriately, lights. Today, a well-lit bathroom depends on a savvy lighting mix.
Good lighting is essential for people to see themselves in a complimentary light, Whether we are putting on makeup or combing our hair, we want a positive view of ourselves, which can only be accomplished by using the right light source.
Like the rest of the house, the bathroom reflects consumer's changing lifestyles. More spacious and multifunctional, these once utilitarian water closets have become glamour havens -- private retreats designed for relaxation, escape and self-indulgence.
The bathroom is the part of the house with the densest assortment of materials and finishes. You have wall tiles, floor tiles, shower tiles, acrylic showers, toilets, tapware, towel ladders, chrome tapware and paint all in a space often smaller than 6 square mtrs
Whether built new or recently renovated, today's more complex bathrooms demand intricate lighting solutions. Task lighting must be bright enough to do its job, but work well with indirect accent lighting designed to soften the room's ambience by providing a warm glow. Lighting fixtures and finishes must complement, rather than compete with plumbing accessories, tile, paint and wallpaper.
When we look at the amount of money that people invest in building or renovating bathrooms, a proper lighting plan has the potential to deliver dramatic results, costs only a small fraction of the project budget, and yet it is often lacking or overlooked.
The right lighting can make a bathroom much more gracious. Lighting is an inexpensive way to make the bathroom shine. There's a great opportunity to match the finish of the plumbing accessories with the light fixtures. There is a huge array of styles in the market
Currently nickel owns the top spot in bathroom finishes, followed closely by chrome and brass. Chrome and brushed chrome continue as important finishes. Chrome coordinates best with mirrors, which are essential in any bathroom. While some take a thoroughly modern approach to bathroom lighting, others warm up to other options. Halogen bulbs with their variety of sizes allow manufacturers to design more ornate light fixtures.
To be most effective, begin your bathroom lighting scheme at the vanity with the lights that do the most work. These lights must be bright enough so you can see to shave or apply makeup, yet soft enough to compliment facial features. Fixtures located on each side of the mirror should be set at eye level to be most effective. Theatrical-style lighting stripped along the sides and across the top of the mirror also do a good job.
When remodeling or building a bathroom, don't be convinced that recessed lighting alone will be adequate. You won't be happy unless you have other light sources to fill in the gaps. It's important to layer the light
To reduce glare, opt for frosted white bulbs, rather than clear models and avoid fixtures with exposed bulbs.
Check with local building inspectors about electrical codes before installing any new lighting. Fixtures used in wet areas must be approved for such a specific use
Finally, don't worry about having too much light, note the experts. You can never have too much light in the bathroom. It's easy to install a dimmer control to reduce the amount of light to create a mood.
Ideas for Lighting up Your Bathroom
When coordinating bathroom lighting, combine fashion with function to make your fixtures supply ample amounts of light. We recommend you check with the professionals at lighting stores and showrooms for the broadest range of styles and knowledge.
1. Shower: Lighting in the shower stall should be bright enough to help avoid spills while also making shaving and shampooing easier. Choose light fixtures that are low voltage and designed for use in wet areas. There is now available, low voltage extraction fans with built in lighting for use directly above water sources.
2. Bath: Tubs, like showers, need good general light, which can be provided by a recessed fixture. To avoid glare, aim the light's beam at the outside edge of the tub.
3. Windows: Windows provide natural light to supplement or replace the electric options, particularly during the day.
4. Mirror: Good mirror lighting, like that provided by warm fluorescent vertical wall sconces, will provide the even facial illumination necessary for eliminating dark circles and shadows. Mirrors will also reflect natural light around the bathroom.
5. Vanity: A halogen light above the vanity provides cross illumination when used in conjunction with wall sconces.
6. Water Closet: Focused flood or halogen fixtures over the commode provide good light for water closet reading.
7. Other Ideas: Create a nightlight by illuminating the floor in the toe-space below vanities and cabinets with a linear lighting system. Indirect (or cove) lighting with its hidden light source is purely aesthetic, adding a soft, warm glow to the bathroom.
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