How to Get an Australian, Rustic Bathroom
Featuring the unique character and beauty of natural timbers.
Want A Bathroom With the Elegant Beauty of Natural Australian Timber?
Are you looking for a bathroom with more warmth and character – somewhere to start each day feeling connected with nature?
Would you like a bathroom that is truly one-of-kind – with the rich colours, lines, textures, and ‘imperfections’ of natural, rustic timber?
Do you want a bathroom that enhances the cottage Queenslander styling of your home?
And would you like a bathroom that tastefully incorporates elements of nature with the latest luxuries and conveniences?
How We Help You Incorporate the Timelessness of Timber in Your Bathroom
A well-designed Australian-style bathroom features timeless elements including timber to bring warmth and character to your home.
Natural slate tiles can provide a striking feature. Or choose smaller tiles to contrast the timber colour tones for a more country and cottage feel. And don’t be afraid to incorporate timber with striking woodgrain features to underscore the rustic look with nature’s art.
Use metal or other non-wood material to add highlights to your bathroom cabinets and walls. And of course, vintage tapware in brass or gold look that takes you back in time. If incorporating a bath, consider a classic claw foot for the ultimate in elegance.
Include a pendent for a soft, elegant glow. Or coach lights for feature and function either side of the mirror.
These are just some of the important details we pay attention to in helping you get an Australian, rustic bathroom you’ll love for years.
Want Design Ideas and Advice that Is Specific to Your Home?
Looking at bathroom photos can be inspiring. But it can also be confusing. And even disappointing. Because some design features may not work with the structural elements of your home (e.g. load bearing walls). Or there may be alternatives that provide a similar result for half the price.
Our expert designer / builders will assess your home, point out any limitations (and possible work-arounds), and help you design a bathroom you’ll absolutely love.
Proud Bathroom Owners Talk About
Their Experience Renovating With Your Bathroom Team
You don’t update your bathroom every day. So choosing a company to undertake the design and renovation work is a significant decision with lasting consequences.
Before you decide who to trust, take a look at some of our recent work, and hear what our clients say about their experience working with Your Bathroom Team.
Just what we wanted!
“It was amazing how easy it was to renovate our bathroom. Your Bathroom Team has a fantastic team of tradies. We even got help from a professional designer, and the tradies who came to work for us did an excellent job. We've really got what we wanted, it looks awesome and I can't fault the workmanship. Thank You, I couldn't recommend you guys more highly.”
RB, Hawthorne, December 2020
What an amazing transformation of our tired bathroom!
“I actually dreaded to start renovating our bathroom, but it was absolutely necessary. Trying to find a company that I could trust to do the job the way I wanted was important. Then I stumbled across Your Bathroom Team and started talking to them. I couldn't believe the level of customer service I received before the renovations even started. A professional designer helped me to redesign the bathroom space, gave me great ideas for fixture and fitting designs, and then the tradies came in and made it all happen. It was a pleasure to witness the transformation in real time, and it didn't take any longer than they said it would.”
BC, Birkdale, January 2021
Book a Free In-Home Design Consultation and See What Your Bathroom Team Can Do for You
Your Bathroom Renovation Options Compared:
Comparing quotes and bathroom companies can be confusing.
- It’s often hard to know exactly what you’re going to get (especially when it comes to quality)
- It can be difficult to trust advice (especially when commissions are involved)
- And it’s almost impossible to compare prices (especially when some companies offer misleading discounts to manipulate you into making a fast decision)
Plus there’s no shortage of big companies offering DIY flatpack bathrooms as easy weekend projects (yeah right).
The table below describes your 3 main options and their differences.
Other Bathroom Companies |
DIY Flatpack Kits |
Your Bathroom Team |
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Price |
Variable and hard to compare apples-to-apples. Some companies provide detailed quotes. Some omit details and even artificially inflate prices to make it look like they’re giving you a generous discount |
Can appear cheaper. But often more expensive in the long run because (1) labour can easily blow your budget and (2) DIY will almost always take WAY longer than you expect |
Honest, transparent pricing so you know exactly what you’re getting and exactly how much it will cost |
Quality (Workmanship) |
Variable and uncertain. Sadly, it’s harder than it used to be to find tradies who take pride in their work |
Dependant on the tradies you can find or the confidence you have in your own skills (and the time you’re willing to spend learning and fixing things) |
Our craftsmen and quality control managers have supreme attention to detail to ensure every aspect of your bathroom is first class |
Quality (Fixtures) |
Variable and uncertain as fixtures are often imported in bulk to maximise profits |
Some DIY kits include fixtures that are imported in bulk to maximise profits, while other kits require you to research and purchase fixtures separately |
We only use proven Australian products with reliable warranties |
Designs |
Variable and often unrealistic (many talented designers lack the renovation experience to make their ideas work [cost effectively] in an existing home) which can lead to mid-project problems and budget blowouts |
Reliant on your knowledge and experience with design AND renovation (flatpack kits are never as turnkey as they sound) |
With 50+ years’ experience in both designing and renovating we will help you design a bathroom that meets your wish list and suits the structure of your home |
Time frame |
Variable — often taking longer than promised |
Almost always takes weeks (sometimes months) longer than you expect (leaving your family living in a demolition zone) |
Our quote includes a fixed timeline (usually 28 days) with a guarantee we will finish on time or give you $150 for every week we are late |
Advice |
Variable and sometimes biased (especially when commissions are involved) |
While YouTube and your local hardware can be helpful, it’s not like speaking with an expert who has been designing and |
Free, expert advice from an experienced designer / builder who will help you get more for your money in a bathroom you’ll love |
End Result |
Mostly satisfactory, sometimes disappointing (with variables in design, workmanship, timeframe and value for money) |
Often disappointing — costing more and taking way longer than expected |
Your dream bathroom — custom designed, craftsman built, delivered on time and on budget — guaranteed |
Want More Tips to Ensure You Get a Rustic Bathroom You’ll Love for Years?
While hopefully helpful, the tips on this website offer general guidance on bathroom renovation. With your permission, we’d like to give you more specific design ideas and advice for your bathroom during a Free Design Consultation where:
- You’ll receive expert design guidance to help you clarify exactly what you want in your new bathroom
- You’ll learn about the latest bathroom products to enhance your home and lifestyle — now and in the future
- You’ll get an overview of the different renovation processes including questions to ask and costly pitfalls to avoid when upgrading your bathroom
- And you’ll explore the proven process Your Bathroom Team uses to help you get your dream bathroom, custom designed, craftsmen built, and delivered on time and on budget – guaranteed.
And please be assured...
... your Design Consultation will not be a thinly disguised sales presentation with a commission salesperson. On the contrary, an experienced in-house Design Consultant will give you our best advice and ideas, 100% free.
If you like our ideas, we naturally hope you will consider becoming our client. But at the very least, you’ll gain valuable information that will help you in your bathroom renovation journey – with absolutely nothing to lose.
