The Design Behind a Great Bathroom

Bathroom Design Melbourne

A good bathroom starts with a good design. At Select Kitchens, we design custom bathrooms across Melbourne, shaped around your taste, your budget and the way you live. Here’s how our design process works, and what goes into a bathroom you’ll love for years.

Why Custom Bathroom Design Matters

A bathroom is a small room doing a lot of work. Here’s what custom design gives you that a quick refit can’t.

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A layout that works

Every bathroom is different. A custom layout makes the most of the space you have.

 

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A clear vision

3D renders show you exactly what you’re getting before anything is built.

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Added value

A well-designed bathroom lifts both the look and the resale value of your home.

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A cohesive look

Custom design ties the bathroom to the rest of your home’s style.

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Fewer surprises

A proper design plan means fewer changes, delays and cost blow-outs during the build.

What to Consider When Designing a Bathroom

Great bathroom design is about more than tiles and tapware. These are the things our designers weigh up every time.

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The daily routine

The shower, basin and toilet should sit where you move between them easily, morning and night.

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Storage

Vanities, mirror cabinets and niches keep everyday items out of sight.

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Natural light

Skylights, highlight windows and well-placed mirrors bring daylight into the space.

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Materials

Tiles, stone and tapware chosen to suit your home and daily use.

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Proportion and scale

Vanity height, tile size and bath placement are all sized to the room.

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Future-proofing

Grab rail backing, step-free showers and wider doorways built in from the start.

Popular Bathroom Design Trends in Melbourne Homes

Melbourne bathrooms keep moving forward. These are the looks homeowners are choosing right now.

Spa-style bathrooms

Freestanding baths, walk-in showers and soft lighting for a hotel-feel bathroom.

Natural materials

Stone benchtops, timber-look vanities and warm, neutral palettes.

Minimalist detailing

Handleless vanities, concealed cisterns and clean lines.

Smart bathrooms

Heated floors, demister mirrors and touchless taps you can control at a glance.

Bold feature walls

Feature tiles, panelled walls or coloured joinery for a focal point.

Popular Bathroom Layouts

The right layout depends on your space and how you use it. Here are the most popular options.

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Three-in-a-row

Vanity, toilet and shower in a straight line. Simple, efficient and great for narrow bathrooms.

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L-shaped

Fixtures on two walls, with a bath or shower in the corner. A classic for family bathrooms.

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Layout options

Vanity on one wall, bath and shower on the other. Efficient and practical for smaller spaces.

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Open plan

A freestanding bath or basin as the feature. Perfect when you have the room.

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Wet room

The shower and bath share one waterproofed space. A modern, open look.

Our team will help you choose the layout that suits your home and the way you live.

How We Design Your Bathroom

At Select Kitchens, design is a conversation, not a catalogue. Here’s how our design process works.

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In-home consultation

We visit your home to measure up and understand how you’ll use the space.

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3D visualisation

Detailed renders let you see your bathroom before a single tile is laid.

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Layout options

We show you two or three layout options, so you can compare before you commit.

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Material selection

A full range of tiles, stone, tapware and finishes to choose from, with help from your designer.

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Documentation

Clear plans and specifications so your bathroom is built the way it was designed.

New Bathroom Design or Bathroom Renovation?

Not sure which you need? Here’s the simple version.
Keep the footprint

Bathroom Renovation

If your layout still works but the bathroom looks tired, a renovation is the answer. We update the vanity, tiles, tapware and finishes while keeping the existing footprint. It’s the faster, more cost-effective option.

Change the layout

New Bathroom Design

If the space no longer works, or you want to move the shower, add a bath or change the layout, a full new design is the way to go. It’s a bigger project, but it delivers long-term value and a bathroom built entirely around you.

Whether it’s a subtle upgrade or a complete transformation, we’ll guide you from concept to completion.

 

A Bathroom You'll Love for Years

A good bathroom should look great and work hard, every single day. With 40 years of experience, our team turns your ideas into a bathroom your family will love. Book a free in-home consultation to get started.

What Melbourne Homeowners Say

Rated 4.9 on Google, with most of our work coming from referrals and repeat clients.

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Extremely happy with our two bathrooms and service/support provided by Select Kitchens. The team kept us well informed through the whole process and everything was completed on time.
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Brett W
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We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Select Kitchens. They recently installed our new kitchen and laundry, and the result is outstanding. Cosi, Mark and designer Kaz were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The design and consultation process was thoughtful, practical and well guided, and the installation was handled with real care and attention to detail. We lived in the house throughout the works, and the team kept everything clean, tidy and well managed the whole way through, which made a big difference. The workmanship and overall finish are excellent. Highly recommend Select Kitchens if you’re looking for a professional, reliable team who genuinely care about the end result.
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Chris P
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Very happy with Select Kitchens. To Damian for the design to Cosi and the team for construction, always keeping us up-to-date with what's happening next, very reliable and very friendly, extremely happy with the finished product.
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Karin B
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I’m thrilled with my Select kitchen, the workmanship and the finishes are amazing. Great company to deal with, really nice people. Couldn’t be happier. Karin
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Debra V
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Select Kitchens were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Quote process was smooth and professional and the contract stage was easy. All tradesmen were fantastic and on time. Communication was excellent and any issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently. We are super happy with our kitchen. It's beautiful and we are very proud of it. The stonemasons were incredible and did a first rate job. The stone is vein matched and attention to detail was impeccable. We would highly recommend Select Kitchens.
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Peter N
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At ArteStone, we’re proud to have built a strong and ongoing working relationship with Select Kitchens, a company that consistently demonstrates excellence in design, craftsmanship, and client service. Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on numerous kitchen projects, and every experience has been nothing short of exceptional. One of the standout aspects of working with Select Kitchens is their high level of professionalism across the board. In particular, Shane has been a fantastic point of contact—his management style is efficient, clear, and incredibly well-organised. Shane approaches every project with a calm confidence and unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring everything runs smoothly from concept to completion. His ability to coordinate teams, communicate effectively, and stay on top of timelines allows us at ArteStone to deliver our stonework with precision and confidence. This kind of project management makes a real difference on site and plays a big role in the overall success of each job. Select Kitchens’ team shares our dedication to delivering outstanding results, and it’s always a pleasure to work alongside people who value quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction as much as we do. The kitchens they produce are not only visually stunning but thoughtfully designed for functionality and long-term use. We at ArteStone are proud to be one of their trusted stone suppliers, and we have no hesitation in recommending Select Kitchens—and especially Shane—to anyone looking for a top-tier kitchen renovation company. It’s a partnership we value and look forward to continuing.
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Lorraine S
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Cannot fault the team at Select! Planning and creating a new kitchen is one thing, but the helpfulness, patience, skill and communication is another, very important part, of the experience. My new kitchen is stunning and practical. The workmanship is excellent and when there was a question or something was not right, the team were always willing to put things right, and promptly. Nothing was too much trouble. Communication is so important during a process like this and I was always kept up to date with what or who was happening next. I can highly recommend the team at Select. Thank you all Paul, Shane, Wes, Dale, Dave, Dillon, Mark, Chandler and Cooper. Legends! 🥰
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Gideon
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elect Kitchens & Bathrooms were absolutely fantastic. We renovated our laundry with them and are so happy with the outcome. Shane, Operations Manager was our main contact and he came onsite prior to the project commencing to fully explain the process. Importantly, he was always available if needed. We found Shane to be professional, polite and very communicative. Dale was our project coordinator and was such a pleasure to deal with. He is an excellent carpenter and was responsible for bringing in other trades as required. Dale's experience with managing the project was clearly evident from start to finish. All of the trades people Select use were courteous, punctual and performed their work to the highest standard. We would not hesitate to recommend Select Kitchens & Bathrooms and we will be re-engaging them to renovate our kitchen soon.
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Erin D
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Very professional to deal with. Great products and communication. Highly recommend !
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Teresa N
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They s re designed our whole bathroom and ensuite and were fantastic from the get go! Showroom consultant was helpful as was designer.. They were reliable and transparent in all the quotes! Project Manager Shane was fantastic. Was a bit of delay due to Covid Lockdown but not their fault, so happy with new bathroom and quality of work they did! A+++