Bathroom Layout Mistakes in Flemington Homes — and How to Fix Them

Not all bathrooms are created equal—especially when it comes to layout. In Flemington’s older homes and even some newer builds, we regularly see design choices that waste space, hinder usability, and make renovations more complicated than they need to be.

Here are the most common bathroom layout mistakes we see in Flemington homes—and how Bluestone Build Co. helps fix them the right way.

1. Toilets in Prime View

Too many bathrooms in 3032 homes place the toilet as the first thing you see when opening the door. It’s not ideal—visually or spatially. A better layout tucks the toilet behind a vanity, wall, or half partition, giving the room a cleaner, more inviting feel.

2. Cramped Showers in the Wrong Spot

We often find showers squeezed into corners where they’re hard to access or too small to use comfortably. By shifting plumbing or rethinking the wet zone, we help clients unlock far more usable—and luxurious—shower space.

3. Poor Door Swing Planning

It sounds simple, but a poorly placed door can ruin the entire flow of a bathroom. Whether it swings into a vanity or blocks access to the shower, we rework the layout to make sure the door enhances the space, not complicates it.

4. No Storage Where You Actually Need It

Flemington bathrooms often lack smart, accessible storage. Instead of bulky cabinets, we integrate recessed niches, mirrored wall cabinets, and floating vanities with drawers to keep things neat and usable without crowding the space.

5. Wasted Wall Space

So many bathrooms leave walls empty that could easily house vertical towel rails, built-in shelving, or custom joinery. We design to maximise every square metre—especially in smaller layouts common to older homes.

6. Ignoring Natural Light

In heritage homes around Flemington, bathrooms are often placed in light-starved sections of the house. Where possible, we add high-set windows or skylights to completely change the feel of the space—and reduce the need for artificial light.

Let’s Rethink Your Bathroom the Smart Way

Whether you’re dealing with a tight footprint, outdated design, or poor planning from a past reno, Bluestone Build Co. can help. We bring fresh thinking, functional design, and seamless project delivery to every bathroom we touch in Flemington and beyond.

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