Top 5 Small Bathroom Remodel Mistakes Melbourne Homeowners Make

Small bathrooms can be tricky. There’s less room to hide design flaws — and when something’s off, you feel it every day.

Here are the five most common mistakes we see in Melbourne small bathroom remodels — and how Bluestone Build Co. avoids them from the start.

1. Going Cheap on the Vanity

Those off-the-shelf vanities from big box stores? They look decent on day one — but they swell, warp, and flake fast in small, moisture-heavy spaces.

We build or supply custom joinery that fits your space and survives the steam.

2. Using the Wrong Tiles

Too many grout lines = visual clutter. Glossy small tiles = slip risk and glare.

We use large-format, matte-finish tiles to create flow, reduce maintenance, and make the space feel bigger — not busier.

3. Forgetting Storage

No drawers. No niches. No shelves. Nowhere to put anything.

We always plan for built-in niches, vertical cabinets, mirrored storage, or under-sink drawers — even in 2m x 2m rooms.

4. Ignoring Lighting

One ceiling oyster isn’t enough.

We layer lighting — overhead, vanity, and subtle LED strip options — so the room looks sharp and functions properly at all hours.

5. Bad Layout Decisions

Putting the toilet in full view of the door. Cramming in a bath that doesn’t fit. Blocking storage access with shower screens.

We plan every fixture’s location carefully so the room flows — even if it’s tiny.

Want a Small Bathroom Remodel Done Right?

At Bluestone Build Co., we remodel Melbourne bathrooms with engineered design that avoids the usual shortcuts. No filler panels. No awkward layouts. No regret.

👉 Book your free consultation now and let’s get it right the first time.