CUSTOM BATHROOM CABINETRY IN MURRUMBEENA
Off-the-shelf vanities come in set widths. Bathrooms don’t. Custom cabinetry is storage built for the room you actually have: a vanity that fills an awkward alcove, a tall linen cabinet in the gap beside the shower, a shaving cabinet set into the wall. Bathroom Renovation Murrumbeena plans cabinetry as part of the renovation for homes in Murrumbeena, Carnegie, Hughesdale and Malvern East, so the joinery, plumbing and tiles are set out together.
Made-to-measure vanities
Tall linen cabinets
Shaving cabinets
Recessed wall storage
Laundry benches & overhead cupboards
Handleless & push-to-open fronts
Standard unit already chosen? See Vanity Installation.
STORAGE BUILT TO THE ROOM
Most bathrooms around Murrumbeena weren’t designed around modern storage. Older homes have out-of-square walls, windows in awkward places and pipes where a drawer should go. Custom cabinetry works with those conditions rather than leaving gaps around a stock unit.
Working out the layout first? Read Bathroom Layout Ideas or see Bathroom Design.
Made-to-measure vanities
Where a standard vanity would leave a dust-catching gap or force a smaller basin, a vanity built to the exact width uses the whole wall. It can be wall-hung to keep the floor visible, or run to the floor on a kickboard when drawer space matters more.
Tall linen cabinets
A slim floor-to-ceiling cabinet beside the vanity or at the end of the bath holds the towels and spares that otherwise end up in the hallway. Its depth is set so the doors clear the room door and the shower screen.
Shaving cabinets
Mirrored cabinets above the basin can be surface-mounted or partly recessed, with shelves sized for everyday items. If you want lighting or a power point inside, it’s planned with the electrician before the walls are closed.
Recessed storage
Where a stud wall allows, storage can sit inside the cavity: a recessed cabinet, open shelves beside the toilet or a tiled niche. The cavity is checked for pipes, wiring and framing during the assessment. In compact rooms this often frees up the most space; see Small Bathroom Renovations.
FINISHES, BOARDS & HARDWARE
Moisture-resistant boards
Bathroom carcasses are made from moisture-resistant board with sealed edges, so steam and splashes don’t swell the core behind the finish.
Handleless & push-to-open
Finger-pull profiles or push-to-open catches give clean fronts with nothing to snag a towel on. Soft-close runners and hinges suit drawers that are used daily.
Two-pack
A sprayed polyurethane finish in matt, satin or gloss, available in almost any colour. Edges can be profiled for handleless fronts, and the surface wipes clean. Best for a seamless painted look.
Laminate
A hard-wearing surface in solid colours, woodgrains and stone looks. It stands up well to knocks in family bathrooms and laundries, and it’s usually the practical choice when durability comes first.
Timber veneer
A thin layer of real timber over a stable board, sealed for the bathroom. It gives natural grain and warmth without solid timber’s movement. It’s often paired with stone tops in Luxury Bathrooms.
JOINERY SET OUT WITH THE PLUMBING AND TILES
03 DESIGN Cabinet widths, drawer positions and basin centres are drawn up with the fixtures, so water and waste points land where the cabinet needs them.
05 MATERIALS Finish, board and hardware are confirmed and ordered with the tiles and tapware.
07 PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL Pipes are roughed in at heights the drawers allow, and power for lit cabinets goes in at the same time.
09 TILING Tiles either run behind the vanity or stop at it, and niche edges are set out to line up with the cabinet.
10 FIXTURES Cabinetry is fitted, tops and basins set, doors and drawers adjusted, and wall joints sealed.
The same sequence applies to benches, overhead cupboards and broom cupboards in Laundry Renovations. See all twelve stages in our renovation process.
CUSTOM OR OFF-THE-SHELF?
Case studies of bathrooms, ensuites and laundries are added to our Projects page after handover.
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Ask through the contact page.
Is custom cabinetry always better than an off-the-shelf vanity?
No. If a standard width fits the wall and the storage suits the way you use the room, a quality stock unit installed well is a sensible choice. See Vanity Installation. Custom joinery earns its place with odd widths, out-of-square walls, a need for tall storage, or finishes that should match across the room.
Does custom cabinetry cost more?
It usually costs more than a comparable stock unit because it’s designed and made for one room. The difference depends on size, finish, hardware and benchtop. The Bathroom Renovation Cost Guide explains what drives the price.
Can custom and off-the-shelf pieces be combined?
Yes. A common mix is a made-to-measure vanity with a standard shaving cabinet, or stock basins and tapware set into a custom top.
How does cabinetry cope with bathroom humidity?
Moisture-resistant board, sealed edges, a wet-area-suited finish, good ventilation and sensible clearance from the shower all play a part. Wall-hung units also keep the carcass off a floor that gets mopped.
MEASURE ONCE, BUILD TO FIT
Tell us about the room, the storage you’re short on and the finish you have in mind. We’ll start planning cabinetry for your bathroom or laundry in Murrumbeena or a nearby suburb.