Choosing Bathroom Supplies

Fitting out a bathroom means choosing well across dozens of products — vanities, tapware, showers, toilets, tiles and accessories. These guides explain what to look for in each, so you can compare options with confidence and pick supplies that suit your space and budget.

Start with the vanity and storage

The vanity sets the tone for the whole room, so it’s worth choosing first. Decide between a wall-hung unit, which frees up floor space and makes cleaning easier, and a floor-standing model that offers more storage. Consider the benchtop material, the basin style — inset, above-counter or integrated — and whether soft-close drawers matter to you. Measure the space carefully and leave clearance for doors and drawers to open fully.

Tapware, showers and toilets

Tapware ties the room together visually, so pick a finish — chrome, matte black, brushed nickel or brushed gold — and carry it through basin mixers, shower fittings and accessories. For showers, weigh rail showers against fixed overhead roses, and check the flow rate and water rating. Toilets range from close-coupled suites to wall-hung and back-to-wall designs; look at the rough-in measurement, flush efficiency and ease of cleaning before you commit.

Tiles, accessories and finishing touches

Tiles cover the largest surfaces, so choose slip ratings appropriate for wet areas and think about format and grout colour early. Accessories — towel rails, hooks, shelves and mirrors — are small but add up, and matching their finish to your tapware keeps the look cohesive. Buying a little extra of tiles and consumables avoids dye-lot mismatches if you need replacements later.

Where to see the range

If you’re near Wollongong, you can explore the full range of bathroom vanities at Just Bathrooms, a local showroom where you can view finishes in person.