Bathroom Reno Checklist

The vanity can be a key feature in your bathroom, you need to think about the colour, configuration and size.

• Size (mm) - think about depth, width and height
• Finish/colour - if possible it's a good idea to match or compliment the colour scheme of your bathroom e.g tiles, wallpaper etc
• Freestanding or wall hung
• Number of basins - single or double bowl
• Storage options - Number and configuration of drawers

Tapware is a very important part of any bathroom, it brings everything together to create a cohesive feel. It's a great idea to have your basin and shower tapware matching or similar so that there is consistency in the bathroom.

Here's some things to consider:

• Finish
• Size  - standard, tall or wall mounted
• Pressure
• Style - round, square or pin

A bath adds a bit of luxury to the bathroom, if you have a bathroom big enough to fit one you have a few things to consider:

• Size (mm)
• Freestanding or drop in
• Material
• Shape
• Shower/bath combo
• Bath tapware
• Extra Functionality -  spa, chromatheraphy, massage

You have more options than you think when it comes to choosing the right toilet. 

If you are retrofitting to an exisiting toilet suite, then make sure you take careful measurements so that everything fits perfectly.

There are 4 key styles of toilet to choose from.

• Wall hung  (in wall cistern, with space between the bottom or the toilet and the floor)
• Wall faced (in wall cistern, where the toilet suits sits flat on the floor)
• Close coupled (traditional toilet suite design which is flat on the floor with space between the bowl and the wall)
• Back to wall (the toilet suite and cistern are flat against the wall)
• Link Suites (the pan and the cistern are separate and usually connected by a link piece)

Consider what height you want for your toilet, as there are a number of options available.

When choosing a seat, there are many different options. Some that are based on style and some that are based on functionality. Our Mico team can help you with these options.

The latest technology in toilet design feature rimless and hygiene flush options. At Mico we have a wide range which offer this alternative to traditional toilet rim options. Rimless toilet suites are much more hygienic and easier to maintain.

When deciding what type of shower you want, make sure you think about these things.

• Size (mm)
• Number of walls required
• Acrylic shower or tiled shower
• Finish
• Storage
• Shower tapware - Slide shower, column shower or rainhead

There are a few things to think about when it comes to choosing a basin. Go through the features below to narrow down the right basin for your home:

• Vessel, semi-recessed or wall hung
• Tapware configuration and number of tapholes
• Waste/bottle traps
• Positioning of basin

A mirror can be more than just a mirror, it can also be functional or even demist for you! There are some options to think about when it comes to a mirror – check them below:

• Size (mm)
• Shape 
• Finish
• Colour
• Cabinet or storage required
• Demister

Heated towel rails are a functional accessory. Here’s a few things you’ll need to consider.

• Size (mm)
• Number of bars
• Style - round, square, individual bars, designer
• Position in bathroom for optimal output and zone requirements

This is where you bring your bathroom together to complete the look, with a wide range of accessories to match any tapware or fixtures used throughout the bathroom we can bring your bathroom to life. Or if you are just doing a small renovation this could be enough to give your bathroom a fresh look at a low cost.

It's important to think about size, finish and positioning when selecting your accessories.

Here’s just some of the accessories option we have:

• Bathroom heater
• Robe hook
• Toilet roll holder
• Towel rail
• Towel ring
• Soap dish
• Shelf
• Tumbler & Toothbrush holder
• Toilet brush holder
• Grab rails