Small Bathroom Renovations Melbourne: Smart Layouts That Actually Work
Small bathrooms don’t have to feel cramped. They just need to be designed properly.
At Bluestone Build Co., we’ve renovated dozens of compact bathrooms across Melbourne — from inner-city apartments to 70s brick homes in the suburbs. The secret? It’s not about size. It’s about flow, function, and finishes.
Here’s how we make small bathrooms work harder (and feel bigger) without blowing the budget.
1. Layout Is Everything
Before you pick tiles or tapware, get the layout right.
What we look at:
Door swing direction — can we switch to a cavity slider?
Shower position — can we extend it wall-to-wall?
Toilet location — does it block the room or flow with it?
Vanity depth — can we go 400mm without losing storage?
We reconfigure rooms so they work with your space, not against it.
2. Walk-In Showers Win Every Time
Frameless glass + wall-to-wall tiling = instant space upgrade.
We often replace old shower cubicles or baths with clean, open walk-ins that visually stretch the room — and make morning routines way easier.
3. Go Vertical with Storage
Forget chunky vanities and underused drawers. We install:
Wall-hung vanities
Mirror cabinets
Open shelves above toilets
Recessed shower niches
Full-height linen towers when space allows
Everything has a place — and nothing feels cluttered.
4. Light Colours, Large Tiles, Minimal Breaks
Design rules that actually matter in small bathrooms:
Use large-format tiles to reduce grout lines
Stick with light, warm tones to open the space
Use mirrors and skylights to bounce natural light
Add LED strip lighting under cabinets or mirrors for warmth and depth
It’s not just about looks — it changes how the space feels.
5. What a Small Bathroom Renovation Costs in Melbourne
Streamlined refresh (same layout, new finishes): $15,000–$20,000
Reconfigured layout + new fitout: $20,000–$28,000
Luxury compact redesign (custom joinery, lighting, tilework): $30,000–$40,000+
We scope it honestly. No vague ballpark numbers or builder fluff.
Want a Small Bathroom That Feels Big?
We engineer small bathrooms to work smarter — not just look newer. If you’re dealing with a pokey ensuite or awkward main bathroom, we’ll turn it into a space that’s clean, efficient, and built to last.
