Titirangi, West Auckland

Contemporary Artisan
Bathroom Renovation in West Auckland


Completed on October 2020

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

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Kevin Yang

Managing Director/Project Management
kevin@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

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Artisan Contemporary Bathroom

Project Finish Date

October 2020

Most old homes are not very well insulated or have a good exhaust system in bathrooms which means that they are often prone to mould. Tracey faced a similar issue with her downstairs bathroom in Titirangi.

“The bathroom was old, the shower door had started to rot and the extractor fan didn’t exist” says Tracey when asked about her initial motive to renovate. She had renovated her upstairs bathroom in the previous years and wanted this bathroom to have a similar design element.

“I didn’t want just a generic plain bathroom but wanted it to be similar to my upstairs bathroom” says Tracey. This bathroom’s design was definitely a credit to Tracey’s keen eye for design and aesthetics. This small bathroom was beautifully designed to maximise the space and make it appear larger.

Tracey’s bathroom may look like a simple renovation but in fact it required a lot more technical attention as compared to other bathrooms. The reasons for these are as follows:

  • Using small floor tiles meant that there was more grouting as compared to if we had used larger tiles.
  • We used our senior tiler to lay the floor tiles because we needed his higher skill set to correctly lay tiles with patterns so they were aligned perfectly with each other to form a cohesive design.

The expertise required to tile this bathroom also meant this bathroom costed a lot more compared to bathrooms that use large format tiles.

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BEFORE

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AFTER

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AFTER

Full Bathroom Renovation

This bathroom was renovated using Artisan designer tiles for the floors and white subway tiles on the walls. We then installed a glass door tiled shower with the same tiles as the rest of the floor and walls. The glass shower opens the space and the tiles that were extended till the shower gives this bathroom a continuity which makes it look more spacious.

The floating vanity gives the bathroom a cleaner and less cumbersome look. This wooden vanity also adds warmth to the black and white bathroom by bringing an element of nature within the space.

Flooring and Wall Tiles

The tiles used in this bathroom really made a huge difference in the design of this bathroom. As Tracey did not just want a generic white bathroom, it was important to add design elements that worked well together within a small space.

The patterned floor tiles create a sense of drama in the bathroom which are complemented by matte subway tiles used on two out of four walls. The subway tiles add texture as well as a 3D component which draws your eye towards this corner. The wall behind the vanity was painted white to ensure that the vanity was the star of the show

Floor Tiles

It was important to not make the bathroom feel closed in, hence it was decided to use the patterned tiles on the floors instead of the walls.

  • Floor tiles – Artisan Deco Uno 200 x 200 Glazed Ceramic. Friction tested SRV = 26 from Tile depot

Wall Tiles

We tried to keep the walls neutral and white to make the bathroom look more spacious. We used white subway tiles to add texture as well as a design element for the bathroom. We used black instead of white for the grouting in order to match the black in the floor tiles.

  • Wall tiles – City White Matt 100 x 300 BX 1.2 M2 Glazed Ceramic from Tile depot with black grouting
  • A combination of light and dark grey shiny hexagonal tiles were installed in the shower niche
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Floating Vanity

We installed a floating vanity instead of a standing one to make the bathroom look less cumbersome. A wooden vanity was chosen to add some warmth to an otherwise black and white bathroom. The black line framing the wooden vanity adds continuity to the design by matching with the black fixtures as well as floor tiles. A similar design was chosen for the storage cabinet as well.

St Michel vanity, mirror and Storage cabinet used. For the Vanity we used a Southern Oak Wilderness door with a soft black matte titanium strip. A 900mm White St Michel Dante Mirror cabinet installed on the wall. A 2409 – SM Sussy Basin installed in the vanity. Black matte Methven tapware installed with the sink. For the storage cabinet we used a St Michel City tower 1740 with 2 doors with a southern oak wilderness front a black velvet titanium strip.

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Tiled Shower

Tiled Shower

  • Floor and wall tiles were extended to the shower
  • A tray was installed which was at a higher level than the rest of the bathroom
  • The walls and floor were water proofed
  • Custom built glass was installed
  • Matte black shower fittings from Reece
  • Mizu Soothe shower mixer in matte black installed
  • A shower niche was created in the wall to store accessories
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Toilet

  • Evora Back to wall suite with a low profile sea from Renoarts bathroom
  • Black matte toilet roll holder from Reece
  • A heated towel rail was installed
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Raj Dhana
Very efficient team of workers and high quality finish.
Very happy with our renovated bathroom.
We will use this company again.
neko rider
We’re very happy with the renovation work done by the team. It’s rare for renovation projects to finish on time, but they committed to completing ours before the Easter holiday—and they delivered! Our project manager, Jacob, worked incredibly hard (even physically! 😄) to make it happen.

I admit I might not have been the easiest client—I was particular about details like colours, tile placement, and exactly where the hand basin bowl should sit on the bench. But they listened, took it all on board, and got it done. Thank you, Jacob!
I’ll definitely bring you another challenge in the future. 😉
Vilma Arcos
Thanks Superior Renovations for doing our house, it definitely looks a lot better now! Special thanks goes to Alison and Jacob for their excellent effort and good manners in handling the construction process, it wasn't easy but with them around it definitely became easier to handle. Cheers🥂
F J Bandukwala
Absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our renovation of two bathrooms and kitchen in a double level home. Kevin and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with from the get-go. Every minor detail was attended to, and all our requests were accommodated. Cyrus deserves a special mention as under his watchful eye and expertise, nothing could go wrong.
Jacquie
I have recently finished a renovation in our 1930’s bungalow, updating the original (and I do mean original) kitchen and bathroom. Plus creating a new laundry and removing three fireplaces which created two new spaces including an office. From the initial appointment with Alison who came over and then provided drawings and a quotation, to the work with Frank, our project manager and the team, this has been a wonderful renovation experience. I would have described myself as a nervous-renovator prior to doing this, as I had never done a renovation before, but Frank, Alison, Sunny and all the team have worked so tirelessly and generously to create spaces that we love. Superior’s care in managing the project has meant that we have come away with much more than we originally sought to achieve and without the stress I hear others lament about when they renovate. I would recommend Frank, Alison, Sunny and the team at Superior Renovations wholeheartedly.
Ike Harris
We engaged with three companies to completely renovate our downstairs and ensuite bathrooms. We elected to go with Superior Renovations as they provided us with a fixed price and specific timeline to complete the project (which two other companies could not do), and we were absolutely delighted with the end result. We love everything from the floor and wall tiles to the heated towel rails and from the LCD mirrors to the underfloor heating and soft close lids. We especially loved replacing the old tub in our ensuite with a walk-in shower.

The entire process went incredibly smoothly, with the project being completed on budget and ahead of schedule. From the initial design phase to the final touches, nothing was too much trouble for the team. Superior Renovations conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect.

Frank (Project Manager) and the team did such an amazing job. Totally professional outfit, top notch communication, all tradies were courteous, polite and respectful. Alex (Builder) was especially knowledgeable and offered great solutions as minor issues unfolded. Each stage of the renovation was completed on the day it was scheduled. The crew were always on time and mindful of our work from home arrangements. And I was also impressed with the floor protection that was laid out on the first day.

Through no fault of Superior, we did encounter a major, unforeseen setback that delayed our renovation on the downstairs bathroom. Superior were patient with us while we sourced specialists to remedy the issue. But once that was all sorted, Frank and the team picked up the baton and charged ahead to the finish line, delivering two beautifully ‘superior’ bathrooms. We also experienced a minor electrical issue post-build. And even though it was unrelated to their renovation work, Frank promptly dispatched an electrician who quickly fixed the problem. Talk about above and beyond!

In summary, we highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to undertake bathroom renovations in their home. We’re already talking about renovating the kitchen next and we’re so confident in Superior Renovations that we will most certainly be engaging with them to complete the task.

A huge thank you to Frank, Alex and all the wonderful team at Superior Renovations:)
Kalina Hristova
Superior Renovations did an amazing job we would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality outcome. Our Project Manager Jacob was amazing, taking care of any minor adjustments we wanted, nothing was too much trouble.
Melanie Whittaker
Absolutely love my new ensuite bathroom. Superior Renovations made the process so enjoyable, I'm truly delighted with the transformation from an old tired room to modern functionality.
Jacob led a wonderful team of professionals who were considerate and efficient. He answered any query with reassurance and patience.
I'm now looking at engaging them again for my main bathroom because I'm not fearful of renovating anymore and confident I'll get a superior outcome. They definitely lived up to their name!
Carolina Guerra
Superior Renovations transformed our bathroom, and we couldn’t be happier. Cici, Jacob, Alex, and Ray were a fantastic team (Ray, our dog, is going to miss you). They tackled our old house’s quirks with creativity and attention to detail. We were especially impressed that they stayed within budget, even with a few surprises along the way. We’d definitely choose Superior Renovations again and highly recommend them.
Regina Cho
Thanks Sunny, Jacob and the team for a great renovation. We had 2 bathrooms, the laundry room and front door re-done and very pleased with the results.
Kalpana Iyer
Superior Renovations did a good job for our deck, they are professional and took on board any changes suggested by us and gave good ideas and advice.

They took care of cleaning up all the mess after every job.

Good value for money.

Special mention to Cici, Frank & all the workers.😊 Thank you so much

Highly recommended 👍😊
Narelle Silwood
It was a pleasure to work with Jacob and his team. They installed a lovely new kitchen which met all my requirements, it arrived on schedule and I was kept informed all the way through the project. Thanks Jacob ... you did a great job. Narelle
Gavin Botica
I recently engaged the services of Superior Renovations for a complete renovation of my kitchen and bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The entire process went incredibly smoothly, with the project being completed on budget and ahead of schedule. From the initial design phase to the final touches, nothing was too much trouble for the team. They conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect. I highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to renovate their home.
Chinchien Lin
We have our bathroom renovation scheduled later this week. Everything so far is awesome. They are very patient and nice to work with!

My wife's dream of a bathtub is finally happening. Can't wait to see the final result!
Rajesh Kumar
Great work done by Superior Renovation.Great service and efficient job.Big thanks to Jacob and
they team.Highly recommend.Got my 2 bathrooms renovated.
Narene Orchard
We had the best experience using Superior Renovations. They had a good range of products available making it easy to pick the fixtures and fittings. The team were experienced and had great pride in their work, from the office to onsite we were treated like valued customers. The product we ended up with exceeded our expectations.
Dhruv Mehta
Great experience with Superior renovations. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to renovate their house.
Steve
We engaged Superior Renovations to transform our 30-year old, tired looking and problematic bathroom into something world class - and wow! The end result is simply stunning. The team led by Frank did an absolutely fantastic job. This was our first major renovation project and the entire process was easy and hassle free. The team delivered on schedule, within budget and the quality of their work is outstanding. If you are considering renovating - do not go past these guys.
Linda Meyer
Wish I had given more of my renovation project to Superior earlier in the process. Superior team was knowledgeable, skilled and exception to work with. Will certainly be a repeat customer if ever a need comes up.
Emma Mildon
From design to completion the team were professional and always keen to get the project right. We will definitely be using their services again. Even finished the job with a spotless clean.