Gold Coast Vanity

Choosing a toilet in your bathroom renovation project is an opportunity to update the style, functionality and ecological footprint of your interior design. In this article, we take a look at some considerations behind this significant choice – what type of toilet should you include in your bathroom renovation?

Types of Toilets

There are many types of toilets! If you’d like to learn about them all, this website has got an extensive list. When you’re choosing one for your Gold Coast bathroom renovation, you don’t need to know every type of toilet in the world. Ultimately, the choice will depend on your stylistic objectives and budget, but here are the ones you should be aware of:

Close-Coupled Toilet

A close-coupled toilet is probably the toilet you think of, when you think of a toilet. The cistern (where the water is held) is visible above the toilet, and the toilet is not connected to the wall. These toilets come in a wide variety of styles and are one of the least expensive option for modern Australian homes.

Back-to-Wall Toilet

This back-to-wall toilet was installed by our team in the renovation of a Gold Coast penthouse – nice! This one works just like the close-coupled toilet, except the unit is flush to the wall, creating a neater and more modern impression.

Wall-Mounted Toilet

A wall-mounted toilet is built into the wall, and may be elevated from the floor. The cistern is hidden behind the wall, reducing the footprint of the toilet for a minimal and sleek impression.

Water Ratings

Before you purchase a toilet, it’s a great idea to familiarise yourself with the WELS scheme and the energy, and cost-saving benefits of selecting a toilet that uses less water to flush. The following statistics come from www.waterrating.gov.au and illustrate the savings that can be made in water and money across common bathroom and kitchen fixtures. 

For toilets, the water rating label will tell you how much water is used in an average flush.

Every litre less water that a toilet uses in an average flush, will save a typical family of four nearly 6kL and $17.50 each year in water supply charges.

If this family replaces an old single-flush toilet with a flush volume of 12L with a new 4-star toilet with an average flush volume of 3.5L, this will save 50kL and $148 each year on their water bills.

Assumptions: each family member flushes 4 times per day, at an average water price of $2.99/kL (the national average price reported in the 2014–15 Australian Bureau of Statistics Water Account).

You can read more about the WELS scheme here.

Armrock Constructions designs, produces and installs bathroom vanity units in our Gold Coast bathroom renovation projects. There are many important parts to a successful bathroom reno, but the vanity unit is an absolute cornerstone of any project. When you discuss your project with our team, we will work closely with you to get your vanity unit just right. Read on to learn about vanity options with the Gold Coast’s leading bathroom renovation company, Armrock Constructions. Contact our team for a free bathroom renovation quote & get started on your renovation today!

What is a Bathroom Vanity?

A bathroom vanity is the low-set cabinet found in most bathrooms, used for storage and as a station to undertake common bathroom tasks like brushing your teeth, putting on makeup, shaving, etc. Vanities are both a functional and aesthetic inclusion: they serve a purpose, and also contribute to the look and feel of the bathroom.

Because of their large size, getting the design of the vanity just right so that it enhances your bathroom style is imperative.

Our team is here to help make it happen. Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast, and our team is here to assist. Just let us know what you’d like to achieve, and we’ll help you make to make it happen.

Vanity Components

When it’s time to plan your renovation, it helps to be familiar with the components that constitute your vanity. Vanities come in a wide range of styles, but generally these components can be found in most units:

• Vanity cabinet (The main body)
• Doors
• Shelves & Drawers (Storage space)
• A bench top, or vanity top
• Splashback
• A basin / sink
• Taps

In addition to the main roles of the vanity, the unit may also help to conceal plumbing, which is often useful in renovation situations to help minimise the need to relocate plumbing.

Ready-Made Vanities vs Custom Vanities

There are two primary options to consider with bathroom vanities: ready-made vanities and custom-made vanities. What’s the difference? Ready-made vanities are purchased as a pre-made unit, whereas custom-made vanities are built to your design specifications by our team. We facilitate both options – the choice is up to you. Here are the key differences between ready-made and custom-made vanity units:

If you’re not sure which way to go with your vanity (ready-made or custom-made), just ask our team. We help you figure out the best way to achieve your renovation, including selecting an approach to your vanity that suits your goals.

Custom Vanity Solutions Gold Coast

Custom bathroom vanity solutions are a signature of Armrock renovations. We work closely with you to determine the best approach for your vanity – then we make it happen. From contemporary to old-world and everything in-between, our experienced team is here to assist. We’ve got lots of great ideas, so if you’re stuck for a solution we can easily point you in the right direction.

Benchtops and Splashbacks

Decisions regarding Benchtops and splashbacks for your vanity are particularly important. They largely determine the appearance your vanity will make in the room, and also how well it will function. The wide range of options in both natural materials, laminates and tiles provide a range of compelling options to choose from. With an eye on the latest Gold Coast styles, our team can help you design your perfect solution. Following is a word on popular choices:

Laminated Vanity Benchtops

We’re getting great results with laminated tops for our vanities. Laminates are hard-wearing, great-looking materials that create an almost-flawless representation of natural materials such as stone or timber, and come in at a much more affordable price-point.

With the capability of displaying texture as well as a wide range of materials, and engineered for accurate folding and corners, laminates bring a massive variety of stylistic possibilities to your Gold Coast bathroom renovation. Whether you’re going for the natural look, or a plain colour like black or white, laminates are always a viable option.

Talk to our team about a laminate solution for your vanity – we’ve got great ideas and can work with you to make your concept into a reality. Laminated vanity benchtop links:

Stone Vanity Benchtop Options

Natural stone such as granite & marble are high-end inclusions to a bathroom renovation. If you’re considering a stone-topped vanity, talk to our team about options. Apart from natural stone, you can also look at a laminate solution or an engineered stone such as Silestone, Smart Stone and Caesarestone. These enable the achievement of a natural look at an optimised price point. Learn more about these products here:

• Silestone Website
• Smart Stone Website
• Caesar Stone Website

Basins and Tapware

If you’re considering a custom bathroom vanity, the basin and tapware choice is key. (This may also apply with a ready-made vanity unit, depending on how it is made). The basin and tapware not only contribute to the look of the vanity, but also how well everything works.. Have you ever tried to wash your hands under a tap where there’s not enough space? Our experienced team can help. Talk to us about single and double basins, mixer & seperate taps, high & low-set taps, tap-basin combinations, inset and mounted basins – and much more!

Bathroom Vanity FAQ

Common questions and answers regarding bathroom vanity construction and installation. Got a question we’re not covering? Contact our team to get an answer!

Vanity Relocation

Yes – you can relocate your vanity. However, it’s important to remember that vanities are linked to plumbing and possibly electrical as well. Relocation increases the scope of the project and what’s involved. These type of choices should always be evaluated on an individual basis to develop an understanding of the implications. 

It’s important to keep an open mind – a renovation is an opportunity to start anew! Custom-made vanities will give you much more control over your options, because they can be made to suit your specific needs.

Vanities with Armrock Constructions

A bathroom vanity is only one decision amongst many during the bathroom renovation process. Our team is experienced and we can help you arrive at the best approach for your bathroom and your budget. Simple contact us to book in a free bathroom renovation quote – we service the Gold Coast area and we look forward to working with you to make you dream bathroom a reality!