As I was using the same tiles, vanities etc and tradesmen at the same for both the bathrooms downstairs, it helped reduce the cost. I would say roughly $15,000 per bathroom and that also included getting the expensive Italian feature tiles and the scones/ wall lights weren't cheap either. If you design cleverly, you can purchase most items at a good price, then shell out a bit for the wow factor pieces!

This project was an Auckland City Apartment of which was four stories and we undertook the renovation of three bathrooms. We were engaged by Nicola Manning Design to undertake project management and construction. The biggest challenge in this renovation was the en-suite at on the fourth floor. The design included a stone bath which was 170 kilos. We had to create more bracing in the floor to ensure the bath was safe when it was full and had a person in it. From the beginning, we worked closely with everyone including our client to ensure they were aware of the work and materials needed to ensure this bath was safely installed. Due to early communication and our problem solving around how to brace the floor, the project still ran smoothly and did not affect the timeline. Despite this being a minor variation for our clients, our early communication around costs and options created an easy stress-free decision-making process for our clients, which is what we aim for in every single project. The bath took four members of our team to carry the bath to the top story and was completed over an hour and a half due to the tight space in the apartment. The before and afters show the difference between each transformation and we are very proud to have completed this project through the Build Collective sub-trades. Bathroom 1 Before: After: Bathroom 2 Before: After: Bathroom 3 Before: After:

This is a fantastic transformation, love everything about it! One thing in particular I love is the fact you went from basically no space to having a huge capacity to spread out and for a cheeky flex in these huge mirrors that should accomodate someone who lifts. Also with the bigger skylight and perfect lighting, now a cheeky instagram shot after a pump from the gym isn't out of the question either.

Yeah I feel a bit mean about my comment but feel honesty is what's required. Maybe from a different angle it would have looked better. I think it's also a saluatory lesson for people considering matching wall and floor tiles and how darker colours are often not a good look.