PM19-322769591 Bathroom Catalogue 2019 v18 No Crops - Flipbook - Page 10
PLAN TO GET YOUR
BATHROOM SORTED
MAKING IT EASY FOR YOU
We know it can sometimes feel
daunting (but very exciting) when
considering building or renovating
your new bathroom.
This catalogue and our friendly in
store team are here to help select
the right bathroom products for your
needs. We know what looks great
together and can even help with your
ventilation, tile and paint selections.
We have the know how and products
to help guide you through the process
no matter what your budget and style.
We always strive to give you the
best possible price (but never at the
expense of quality).
IT IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3...
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR
BATHROOM FURNITURE
VANITIES, FURNITURE & MIRROR CABINETS
•Choose your vanity first, this will
set the colour and style for the
complete bathroom.
•Understand who is using it now and in
the future — this will help determine its
key features i.e. single or double bowl
(great for teenage daughters), wall-hung
vs free-standing (visibility creating the
look of space vs practical storage).
•Consider matching mirror cabinets for
extra storage in a seamless look.
•Drawers in a vanity are so much more
practical for storage and function.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR
TAPWARE
TAPWARE, SHOWER TAPWARE & SLIDE
SHOWERS
•Next decide on the style of tapware to
complete the bathroom style proposed
and complement the vanity.
•Understanding what water pressure
you have — check out your hot water
cylinder or consult a PlaceMakers
team member.
•Invest in a quality tap, with running
water through it at all times, it’s not
worth the risk of failure. It will add
value to your home.
•Shower tapware is the most important
item in a bathroom, it gets used the
most and often caters for all heights.
Research your options thoroughly
before deciding what is best for you.
STEP 3: BATHING – BATH OR
SHOWER, OR BOTH
SHOWER UNITS & BATHTUBS
•If the shower is the main feature in your
bathroom, consider a tile shower option
to fully integrate the shower into your
bathroom.
•How much space do you have? Shower
packages come in a wide variety of
shapes and sizes to work with every
NZ bathroom.
•There are a variety of shower wall
options for you to choose from —
acrylic wall options can come with or
without contoured liners for a complete
storage system and easy cleaning.
•Feature vs function – and yes you can
have both.
hinges provide optimum hygiene
and longevity.
•There is a style and size available to fit
any bathroom requirement.
•Complete your basin with a shroud,
pedestal or chrome bottle trap.
•Check out the ledge space around the
basin, soap and soap dispensers need
a flat surface to stay put.
•Avoid square basins with flat surfaces
inside the basin, they do not drain
freely to the waste and require
more cleaning.
STEP 5: CHOOSE YOUR
FINISHING TOUCHES
ACCESSORIES, ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION,
WASTES, TRAPS & TOILET SEATS
•Accessories complete the look of any
bathroom, adding function in the form
of ‘bling’ to the space.
•Can be the last product selection in
a bathroom, completing the selected
décor style.
•Understanding who is using it, i.e.
bathing for two; pre-school children to
bath each night.
•Be bold — look for feature pieces
and multiply them, i.e. a row of three
toothbrush holders.
•Want to create a bathroom
sanctuary — select a deep, bubble or
hydrotherapy bath.
•Mirrors are the best investment for any
home and bathrooms just love them —
the bigger the better.
•Making a statement feature — consider
a freestanding bath.
•To reduce steam and moisture in a
bathroom, select the right size fan
heater and ventilation system, it’s all
about moving the air around.
•Check out the maximum water capacity
required to fill the selected bath, some
designs are more thirsty than others.
•Ensure the selected bath style
complements the overall home décor
and not just the bathroom.
STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR
SANITARY WARE
TOILETS & BASINS
•Back to wall toilets provide a stylish
look and easy to clean option.
•Comfort height toilets are a great option
for all — especially tall people
or the elderly.
•Wall hung toilets are a fantastic space
saver in a bathroom (cistern concealed
in wall) and an easy clean option.
•Toilet seats with stainless steel seat
•Consider the elements of your bathroom
when selecting bathroom electrical
product i.e. room size, number of
towels being used at one time and
natural temperature of the room (cool
side of the house vs large window with
all day sun).
•Timers and dimmers are available to
reduce power consumption during
summer months.
•Consider where the heated towel rail
is going to be installed. Each unit is
certified and “zoned” for different
installation positions in the bathroom.
•Heated towel rails installed too low will
have towels dragging on the floor.