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Custom Vanity Gold Coast

Bathroom Benchtop Solutions

Dark Timber Wrapped Custom Vanity Benchtop

In bathroom design, the approach to the bathroom benchtop is one of the most important decisions to make. This is because bathroom style revolves around the vanity unit, and the benchtop is the strongest visual expression of the vanity.

Therefore, decisions regarding your bathroom benchtop solution are very important. They will affect your budget, bathroom style and bathroom functionality. In this article, we look closer at the important considerations involved in selecting your bathroom vanity benchtop.

We specialise in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast, so if you’re looking for assistance with your renovation, simply contact our team for a free consultation & quote:

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The Role of The Bathroom Benchtop

While the bathroom benchtop is an integrated aspect of bathroom vanity design, it also has its own individual role to play. Whether you opt for a custom bathroom vanity or a prefabricated unit, the benchtop utilised will have two main roles:

  1. Aesthetic: It contributes to how your bathroom looks
  2. Functional: It contributes to how well your bathroom functions

These are equally important considerations. Presentation is always important, but so is functionality. For example, a bathroom benchtop must be sufficiently strong and water resistant.

Materials Used For Bathroom Benchtops

Bathroom benchtops can be made from raw materials or manufactured materials. Examples of raw materials include types of stone, such as marble or granite, and timbers, such as hardwood. Examples of manufactured materials include, laminates, acrylics, steels, ceramics, tile & porcelain. Manufactured products may resemble raw materials, or otherwise come in a variety of bespoke designs, patterns, and colours.

White Laminate Bathroom Benchtop

Bathroom Benchtop Functionality

In renovations and building, benchtops (also known as countertops) are most commonly found in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries. In these type of rooms, they go on top of the cabinet to create a platform for functional activities. In a bathroom vanity unit, the benchtop provides a station for people to brush their teeth, shave, wash their hands, etc.

Regardless of the material you choose for your bathroom benchtop, there are an important range of functional considerations to be kept in mind. Examples include:

1. Hard-Wearing

Bathroom benchtops need to be hard-wearing. You don’t want their edges getting chipped, or scratches in their surface from everyday use. Additionally, you want them to last for a long time.

2. Suitably Strong

Bathroom benchtops must also be strong enough for their role within the vanity unit, and to support the basin, tap, and other construction aspects.

3. Stain Resistant

There are a variety of chemicals and colours used in bathroom products. Ensure you select a non-porous product for your bathroom benchtop, which will be more resistant to staining.

4. Water Resistant

Bathroom benchtops need to be water resistant, so they can handle the daily exposure to water splashes and spills without being compromised, or compromising other parts of the vanity unit.

5. Easy to Clean

Some materials are easier to clean than others. Select an option that will be easy to clean and hygienic.

Colonial Style Bathroom with Laminate Benchtop

Customising Your Benchtop

We design and manufacture custom bathroom vanities. Working with our team, this enables you to access any type of design you would like for your own vanity unit.

We can also provide assistance with material selection to suit your budget and determining the best style of benchtop to suit your bathroom design goals. Simply contact our team for a free consultation and quote. We’d love to discuss your new bathroom with you.


Laminated Bathroom Benchtops

One option that is particularly popular in many of our Gold Coast bathroom renovations is laminated vanity benchtops. Coming in at an inexpensive price point, laminated benchtops are available in a wide range of designs which can be customised to suit your vanity requirements.

Advantages of Laminates in Bathroom Renovations

Laminates have quite a few advantages as a benchtop material in bathroom renovations. Following are reasons why you may wish to consider this option in your project:

1. Design Predictability

Raw materials are beautiful, but not predictable. Working with laminate solutions gives you access to material variations that can be used to create predictable outcomes regardless of the extent to which you are using the design in your bathroom renovation. This also enables us to produce beautiful unified vanity designs such as this one, where the cabinet and benchtop share the same style:

Dark Timber Wrapped Laminate Vanity

2. Price Point / Bathroom Budget

In bathroom renovations, possibilities are defined by your budget. Using marble laminates is an affordable solution that has a great outcome. It can be applied in high-end designs, such as this Gold Coast penthouse, to create a winning effect:

Gold Coast Penthouse Laminate Vanity Benchtop

3. Versatility

laminates are versatile – we can easily work with them to create any bathroom cabinetry you require as part of our custom vanity solutions. They’re also strong and lightweight.

White Laminate Vanity Benchtop

4. Accessing Style

Laminates come in a wide range of styles, which may be more accessible than other solutions given some of the shipping and logistical challenges being experienced around the globe. Timber laminates are a popular option, and come in a wide range of different timber styles.

Light Timber Vanity Benchtop

5. Design Detail

In addition to the look of marble, some laminates also include texture to create a complete impression. In conjunction with their other attributes, this helps them to transform and elevate bathrooms to the next level.

Stone Vanity Benchtop

6. Hard-Wearing

Modern, high-quality bathroom laminates are hard-wearing and purpose-designed. They are made for the task at hand, and are products supported by a proper R&D and testing process.


Nikpol Laminate Benchtops

We’re achieving great results working with products made by the Austrian company Nikpol. Hard-wearing and coming in a variety of different designs and styles, their ranges give you easy access to all kinds of bathroom and kitchen design options.

Nikpol Laminate Samples

This is a great example of the effect that can be achieved with a laminate solution. This Gold Coast kitchen renovation featured laminate by Austria’s Nikpol. Included below are some more samples of the results that can be achieved with this range. 

Stone Laminate Samples
Stone Laminate Samples
Timber Laminate Samples
Timber Laminate Samples
Nikpol Laminate Samples
Nikpol Laminate Samples

How Much Does a Bathroom Benchtop Cost?

In a renovation, the cost of a bathroom benchtop may depend on a variety of factors such as the material used (laminate, quartz, acrylic, etc) and the size and configuration of the benchtop. We offer a free renovation quote as part of our service. To learn more about the costs for your renovation, contact our team. We look forward to discussing your Gold Coast bathroom renovation with you.

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Filed Under: Renovation Design Tagged With: Custom Vanity, Custom Vanity Gold Coast, Marble Laminate, Marble Look Laminate, Timber Laminate

Planning Your Custom Bathroom Vanity

Planning Custom Bathroom Vanity
Planning Your Custom Bathroom Vanity

When it’s time to plan your custom bathroom vanity, it’s best to keep an open mind – to not be limited by the functionality of the previous vanity. When you’re designing the look, feel and function of your new vanity, there are multiple ways of aligning your budget with the vanity of your dreams. 

If you’re on the Gold Coast QLD, our renovation team is here to help with custom vanity solutions that rapidly become the centrepiece of our new bathrooms. You can learn more about our custom vanities here. Don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re here to help, and every new vanity includes a free consultation and quote. 

Following is a collection of ideas to keep in mind to help with the process of designing your new bathroom vanity – brought to you by the Gold Coast’s leading bathroom renovation company, Armrock Constructions. 

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New Location or Same Location? 

A renovation is an opportunity to change the layout of your bathroom. Everything can be moved – the shower, the bath, the toilet, and the vanity. Generally, the decision to relocate any major aspect of the bathroom needs to be weighed up carefully. Every move has implications due to the dependency of these types of features on plumbing and electrical. 

The decision to retain your vanity location or change it to a new one is best made with professional assistance. We can help you understand what’s involved and help you make a decision. 

How Many Sinks? 

Custom vanities may feature a single or double sink setup. Double sinks are popular at the moment and are a luxury option that serves the function of improving bathroom efficiency as well as creating a more individualised bathroom experience. If you’re looking to transition from a single sink to a double, talk to our team to understand what may be involved from a plumbing point of view. 

Floor Mounted or Wall-Mounted? 

Vanities can be floor mounted or hung on the wall. By raising them up and mounting them on the wall, space underneath the vanity is freed up which provides space for feet and may improve the visual flow of the room. This is especially important in smaller rooms, but is relevant in rooms of all sizes. 

Tap & Basin Range

Have you ever tried to wash your hands under a tap that’s too low, in a basin that’s too high? When you’re looking at taps and basins / sinks, keep in mind the usability and effortlessness of the solution. The combination should be workable and effective. Ideally, you should be able to freely wash your hands without hitting them on the tap or basin when you do so. 

Integrate Your Vanity

The great thing about custom vanities is the ability to match them to the design of your new bathroom. A popular way to do this is to remember that the highlight features of your vanity (taps, handles, plugs) can be matched with other parts of the bathroom such as door handles, drains, shower taps, etc. This creates an easy integration that will help your vanity to fit into the bathroom. 

Benchtops

If a vanity is the centrepiece of a bathroom then a vanity bench top is the centrepiece of the centrepiece. The style, texture and layout of the bench top all deserve careful attention. We work with stone, timber and laminates to achieve a variety of results across budgets. 

A popular option at the moment is timber-look laminates. These help you to bring a modern design touch to even the simplest bathroom reno. 

When you’re designing a vanity benchtop, there may be established factors that constrain decision-making to certain choices, depending on the situation. However, we bring a variety of experience to such situations and will be able to help create options that work for your bathroom. Learn more about vanity benchtops here.

Splashbacks

Splashbacks (the tiled wall section behind your vanity) play an important role in connecting the vanity aesthetically to the rest of the room. When you’re designing a custom vanity, the design of Splashback needs to be taken into account. 

At the most basic level plain white tiles are always a popular option, and from here your imagination is the limit. Tiles come in a wide variety of shapes, styles and aesthetics. Keep in mind that a flamboyant inclusion may not prove as timeless as a simple and practical solution.

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Filed Under: Renovation Design Tagged With: Bathroom Renovation, Bathroom Vanity, Custom Vanity, Custom Vanity Gold Coast, Gold Coast Custom Vanity

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Joel Boniwell

The moment I contacted the owner Roland I was at ease with proceeding with this company. Not only does he come across as a genuine person, he is punctual and sticks to his word. He had everything organised and the renovation of my en-suite went exactly as planned and the quote was spot on. The tradesman he organised for the job are all extremely punctual and extremely qualified at their specific trades. I can’t give this company a stronger recommendation and will be sure to use Roland and his team for any future renovations. A+ Service in an industry that you will seldom find it in.

Graham Robertson

Roland renovated both the Ensuite & main bathroom, removing the walls around separate toilets which increased the overall spaces. The team of guys who did the demolition & construction were really easy to deal with & the finish is excellent. It was no problem for us to request minor changes along the way. We’re really pleased with the outcome & would thoroughly recommend.

Terry Christo

We had the pleasure of dealing with Roland and his team. They are professional courteous clean and most importantly excellent communicators during the process. Their workmanship and pride in achieving an excellent result is a breath of fresh air when dealing with trades people. I highly recommend them.

Andrew Watkins

Roland and his team were very professional and affordable. We had two bathrooms and a laundry renovated by Armrock Constructions and we couldn’t be happier. Would definitely recommend them.

Reiner Ebenhoch

Armrock Constructions did our powder room first. We were so impressed with their work that we contracted Armrock to do a minor reno to our master bathroom and a major renovation of our guest bath room, which also included the complete rebuilt and conversion of one room into a steam room. Again, Armrock did an excellent job! What sets Roland and his team apart is their customer focus, their uncompromising attitude to quality, integrity and customer satisfaction. We can recommend Roland and his team unconditionally and have so already to many of our friends!

Small Reno Testimonial

I don’t often write reviews but felt this time I had too. A huge thank you to Roland from Armrock constructions. From the first time I contacted Roland he could not have been more helpful and professional. Roland was on time, got the job done and left my home clean and tidy. Please if your wanting a small spruce up or a full reno done these are the people to call. Thanks once again Armrock.

Mark & Di Branks

Roland delivered an exceptional product. Our Bathroom upgrade was completed on time and to budget. As with most renovations there were a number of unforeseen issues and Rolands ability to offer practical, cost effective solutions was exceptional. A very professional, clean and tidy builder and we have no hesitation in recommending his services.

Cameron

Roland from Armrock constructions has completed a few projects for our company and is always a pleasure to deal with. Always reliable, not like some tradies we have chosen in the past. Quality is something Roland strives for and it shows in his work. Would recommend to anyone.

 

Keith Munday

Very pleased with a very professional job completed by Roland and his team. Roland never failed to turn up when expected or respond to a message if he was unable to take a call. He was also helpful and patient while we changed our minds repeatedly about what we wanted. We’re getting him back to do the kids bathroom!

 

Cameron Grant Ruksenas

Great service from the owner Roland. Nothing was a problem and service and price was reasonable! Will recommend to others.

 

Richard Anyos

Good, friendly, prompt, reliable service with attention to detail.

Al Dobie

Roland and his team were fantastic. The work was done on time and of a very high standard. Cheers Roland.

Lucy Fisher

Great communication, good attention to detail. We were so impressed. Our new ensuite looks amazing!

 

Matt Lyons

Attention to detail. Great finish. Highly recommend these guys!

 

Shayna Kivlins

Highly recommend your company to anyone wanting an amazing and highly professional job done your attention to detail with our kitchen was 120% you were very helpful in all aspects from start to finish and the end product exceeded my expectations. You are a very talented guy and I can’t thank you, Luke the sparkie and Chris the plumber enough for making my kitchen dream come to life.

 

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From quote to completion, Armrock was outstanding. We couldn’t be happier. Hassle free and on budget. If you’re after attention to detail you’ve come to the right place. Highly recommended. Thanks again.

 

Geoff Haigh

Excellent workmanship. Professional, on time. Easy to deal with.

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