Bathroom Trends

To start you off on your bathroom renovation journey, explore the latest trends in bathroom design and get inspired for your dream bathroom renovation. Our expert team shares insights, tips, and inspiration to help you create a space you’ll love.

4 August 2026

Laundry and Bathroom Combined – When Renovating Both Together Makes Financial and Design Sense

In a great many Sydney homes, the laundry and the main bathroom share a wall, a plumbing stack, or both - an accident of original house design rather than intentional planning. If…

23 June 2026

Natural vs Artificial Light: Getting Your Bathroom Lighting Plan Right

You can tile a bathroom renovation in the most beautiful materials available, fit it with exceptional fixtures, and design a layout that makes perfect use of the available space - and still…

28 May 2026

Ventilation Mistakes That Are Quietly Ruining Your New Bathroom

You have spent weeks choosing tiles, fixtures, and finishes. The renovation looks beautiful. Then six months later you notice a dark patch forming at the edge of the ceiling, a persistent musty…

5 March 2026

Timber in the Bathroom: What’s Actually Safe to Use Around Moisture?

We hear the same question from Sydney homeowners all the time: “Can I really use timber in the bathroom, or will it just warp and swell?” The short answer is yes, you…

Rules Every Bathroom Upgrade Must Consider

A bathroom upgrade is one of the most satisfying projects you can do in your home, but it is also one of the most regulated and technically demanding. At Novalé, we spend…

Design Tricks For Small Sydney Bathroom Spaces in 2026

Small bathrooms are common across Sydney, especially in older terraces, apartments and semis. The good news is that with clever design you can make a compact bathroom feel brighter, more spacious and…

5 February 2026

How to Plan a Relaxing Ensuite Retreat on a Realistic Budget

An ensuite should feel like a private retreat, but in many Sydney homes it is little more than a cramped shower room. The idea of creating a spa‑like space can seem expensive,…

Clever Bathroom Storage Ideas for Growing Families

When your family grows, the bathroom often feels like it shrinks. Towels multiply, products crowd every surface and the morning rush turns into a daily negotiation over space. At Novalé , we…

5 January 2026

Is 2026 The Year You Finally Renovate Your Ensuite

An ensuite is often the first room you see in the morning and the last before bed, yet it is one of the most commonly postponed renovation projects. If you have been…

What To Budget For A 2026 Bathroom Renovation

Working out what to budget for a 2026 bathroom renovation is one of the most important decisions you will make. A well‑planned budget helps you choose the right level of finish, avoid…

10 December 2025

How To Start Planning For Your Bathroom Renovation

Renovating a bathroom is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home, shaping both daily comfort and long-term value. Bathrooms are used constantly, so every choice, from layout…

22 September 2025

How Long Does A Bathroom Renovation Take?

A bathroom renovation is always exciting. You’re transforming one of the most-used rooms in your home into a space that’s fresh, functional, and tailored to you. But before the first tile is…