OTB Bathrooms Blog

In Perth we are currently being driven by the love of mid-century design that continues to influence bathrooms all over Australia. The geometric form, the subway style, art decor floor or the timeless marble are the four most common tiling styles of 2017. Perth has exploded in 2017 with the choice of tile options we […]

Most windows are waterproofed from the harsh weathers of the outside so the humble shower won’t destroy it overnight. It’s important to note some windows especially wood maybe need to be waterproofed on the inside but for the purpose of this advice, we will assume yours is one of the many that is. Bathroom renovations […]

The truth about bathroom windows is the majority of the time they are the first thing you see. They are at eye level and it’s up to you whether or not you want that to be a feature. Let’s be honest you either love glass block windows or hate them. It’s important to pick the […]

Picking where to put your feature in the bathroom is probably the key decision my clients struggle with the most. Its honestly down to the clients choice and there are many types of features but for the purpose of this breakdown, we will use mosaic options. Below is a fraction of border options constantly changing […]

Practical versus style that’s the debate we often we have in bathroom renovations especially with how many modern options we have. Shows like The Block sometimes confuse people on what is practical for there home. So let me do my best to navigate the tough choices, below I will describe the pros and cons of […]

I get asked this all the time. We have so many options these days but what’s the best and the worst? The answer is not quite as simple. The size, type or location of the shower will determine what you can have. Let’s start with the classics.   Tiled Soap Dish Or Shelf Now I […]

There are different bathrooms for different needs, so you must take into consideration the needs of you and your partner. A long-term impairment, sudden illness or injury can make a bathroom renovation disability-friendly a necessity. Unfortunately, most bathrooms were designed and built without considering accessibility issues for persons with limited mobility. This post will give […]

The shower will most often be the biggest part of your room, now that’s not me saying we are all putting on too much weight (insert laughing) its more to do with the need of having adequate falls for drainage and comfortability. So with that in mind, it’s important to pick the right shower screen […]

Eye line is a massive part of the overall look of your bathroom renovation. It’s important to note what’s the first thing that grabs your eye leaves you with the long last impression. This simple post was about showing but just changing something to clear glass makes the room feel so much bigger without changing […]