At Principal Renovations we understand that not all shower caps fit all heads, our in- house design team are more interested in getting to know you and your individualism, rather than pushing our own self-conceived ideas. After all, by understanding who you are and what you want, helps us to create a space you’re going to love coming home to.

Understanding the individual and their lifestyle is the critical element in designing a desirable space. We like to ask questions like, how do you use your bathroom? Do you like to soak in a hot bath while escaping into your favourite book… or do you have so little time that a 5-minute shower is all the luxury you can afford… or are we to design this to suit special needs like wheelchair access, or even worn-out knees? Knowing all these things helps us to design the perfect outcome, without compromising on the desired look.

White isn’t just white, and tiles aren’t just tiles. When choosing tiles it is important to understand what you are looking for. Today’s market is flooded with different tiles such as ceramic, porcelain, rectified, non-rectified, pillow edge, mosaic, large format even slabs, so it’s so important to get great advice. Depending on your look, your tile choice will be the hero of the room, it’s also important to understand the pitfalls of choosing the wrong tile for the job. If using a larger format rectified tile, it is critical to use an A grade tile, one that is perfect and can be laid where all lines are seamless. Speaking to someone with trade experience not just shop knowledge could save you from the costly pit fall of incorrect tile choice. After all, at the end you want to love it!

Make no mistake, choosing quality fixtures and fittings is critical for enduring enjoyment. Choose quality over price every time, this is not the place to save a penny or two. Too many people renovating get sucked into thinking there is no noticeable difference between tapware and sanitary items only to find one to two years later, mixer taps leaking, colour plating peeling, fixtures falling off, and they are all out of Warranty. At Principal Renovations we only use quality fixtures and fittings, and recommend brands with excellent warranties that you can select with confidence. So, we can be assured that works and looks great today will still work and look great 20 years down the track.

Again, like scrimping on your tapware choosing inexpensive cabinetry is an expensive mistake. These rooms are the most used rooms in the whole house you need to know that in 12 months’ time the draw runners will still soft close and the doors won’t sag and hit on each other when opening and closing.

Do you need custom made cabinetry?

Quality cabinetry can only be cabinetmaker quality, although not all cabinet makers are equal. Custom made cabinetry is an absolute when seeking individually. It allows for the cabinetry design to be seamlessly crafted into the space allowing for perfect form and function, and storage space can be totally maximised with zero compromise. Quality draw systems and hinges allow for perfect adjustment ensuring your investment looks and performs as good 20 years down the track as the day it was installed.

Not everyone can picture all the componentry of the room coming together to create your perfect bathroom design. So that is why we have set up a show room with a wide range of handpicked products under the one roof. We will work with you, first creating mood boards before moving into full cad drawings integrating the layout design with the product selection leaving you with a photo like rendering of your completed room. No more guessing, no more imagination, it’s there brought to life right in front of you. Using a smart program, we can then transfer all that information to create working drawings that allow the building process to be seamless.

Before any work has started at your home you will be assigned and introduced to one of our site supervisors. This person becomes your direct link to the project, they are there to guide you through the project keeping you abreast of the comings and goings of the different trades and keeping you in touch of the daily progress. Of course, before any work begins, they are responsible for setting up all floor and dust protection allowing for you to remain living and occupying your home while the renovation is carried out.

To carry out a successful bathroom renovation you are going to need up to 12 different and hand-picked trades. Some will need to be licensed, and some don’t, but you will want all of them to be honest, hardworking, respectful of you and your home and proud of what they produce. Of course, they will all be fully insured and be responsible for their workmanship, countless years of experience, and driven by offering impeccable service.

It goes without saying, managing all those trades is a critical part of a successful bathroom renovation. Precise scheduling and calculated job activities allow for a streamline operation of coming and going of all the trades at the precise time and being checked and monitored by the site supervisor that oversees all work and checks all trades are working to the same plan and achieving the same goal as a team. We understand we are working in your home and not just a work site. That is why you are given your own site supervisor, someone who is on your side, someone who will keep you informed and up to date and will go the extra mile to see your new room turn into reality.

Principal Renovations understands the pains of renovating, we live it. So, we get that sometimes enough is enough, and how soon can I have my house back is a serious question. That’s why we take scheduling seriously, we take the time to forward plan making sure all products are available and on site before we start, we have trades booked and confirmed knowing the correct time allocations and line up to ensure that our start and finishing dates are rarely missed. We will deliver your dream bathroom without compromise, on time and on budget and written guarantees so that you may rest with peace of mind that you have made a sound investment.