Projects

Transforming a small bathroom

Transforming a small bathroom

Be inspired by our client Ky Drury of Studio Haus who transformed this dated home in Byron Bay into an island-luxe oasis. Using products from our range, Ky maximised the space in this family home to include a bath, even when there was little room to do so. Inspired by Japanese soak tubs, the Gia G65197 1350mm bath offers a deep soak for nearly any sized bathroom. The matte white solid surface finish is soft to the touch and brings total luxury when paired with natural tiles, brass tapware and beach-inspired accessories. The twin basins help bring more functionality into the room, clever additions from our Toka Lite range of basins. By keeping the same matte white composite stone finish throughout brings a sense of balance and calm to the space. The Gia 1350mm bath is available in a range of colours and with an oval or square profile. Coordinating basins from the Gia range or Toka Lite range will complete your space and bring a serene spa-like feeling to your new bathroom. Client - Studio Haus/Ky DruryStyling & Photos - Villa Styling Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

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A luxurious ensuite

A luxurious ensuite

This incredible ensuite was bought to life by our clients Belcon Construction in Melbourne who wanted a statement round bath in a grey finish. After working through samples of grey solid surface from our Hugi collection, the designers went with a grey chip and the B087 bath. The overlapping lines give this bath a unique shape and give it the feeling of a sculpture or work of art. The soft grey works harmoniously with the rest of the black and grey pallet and makes this luxurious space truly inviting. Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

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Choosing an outdoor bath

Choosing an outdoor bath

Our entire range of stone and concrete baths can be used outside, with many customers using them in luxury Air BnB cabins through to high end retreats. The most popular baths are still white but the trend toward earthy colours continues from inside through to outdoor living and bathing areas. Black and grey outdoor baths are popular for their ability to blend into the natural environment. Our Toka Concrete range has beautiful colours and can be placed in any outdoor setting. Why an outdoor bath?Bathing under the stars is a truly beautiful experience. But why chose an outdoor bath over a spa? Firstly, there are no chemicals needed for an outdoor bath. They are low maintenance and can easily be covered when not in use. Simply fill with fresh hot water, your choice of oils or bubbles and enjoy! The water capacity is another feature. While you do need to refill each time you use the bath, we have many that have a really low water capacity, meaning you're using less energy to heat and fill than running a spa pump and heater constantly.Ā  Lastly, baths take up much less space and do not need power to run. A hot/cold water outlet is all you need, and if you have a good plumber you can channel your used water into a grey water tank or into your garden beds. How to choose an outdoor bath.Firstly, look at the space you have to work with. Getting a bath into position means lifting and carrying it. Measure any gates or doorways you need to get through before you order. How many people will it be for? Locations such as accommodations or hotels will cater to couples, so an 1800mm+ wide bath is ideal. If you have a smaller space or prefer to sit up, the Rosetta ST01 bath in 1500-1700 is a good choice. The Justina 1650mm is also an excellent choice if you want a medium length outdoor bath as it is very wide. If you are on tank water, the Bertina STB12 bath is still large, however the shape means it has a lower water capacity than other outdoor baths. This is the ideal outdoor bath for rural or country homes. The Toka Concrete Bayley and Cora are beautiful concrete outdoor baths. Their raw concrete finish blends in with paving, plants and the natural environment. The cool touch of concrete is also perfect for warmer climates but will retain heat in the cold. Can all baths go outside?Not every bath is created equal, and we only supply concrete and polymarble versions of our baths for use outside. Having been in the industry for nearly 20 years, we know what wears and what doesn't. All our materials get stress tested for extreme hot and cold weather conditions. Of course, nature can sometimes throw a curveball and we do recommend a cover (furniture covers are great) to protect baths from accumulating leaf litter and petals that can lead to staining or discoloration. How to clean and maintain an outdoor bath.To clean a polymarble bath we recommend Jif or any similar cream cleanser. Any minor marks and scuffs can be buffed out using the sanding pad provided with your bath. Coloured outdoor baths can be cleaned using a sanding pad and buffed back and car wax can be used to polish the surface back to its original condition, ensuring all slippery residue is wiped off of course. Always empty your outdoor bath after using. We also offer a special warranty for outdoor baths. See our T&Cs for the details. Justina ST12 1650mm outdoor bath Ā  Vivienne ST24 1800mm Ā  Hugi B003 Grey at The Rocks Bertina ST18 1780mm at Te Arai Lodge Ā  Justina ST12 1700mm in a bath house

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Site Visits

Site Visits

As an online retailer, we make certain that we still offer an excellent service in-person to our clients. Whether that is a site measure, assisting in the installation of a bath or making repairs to one of our products. We know how important it is to have an unparralelled level of service when you are investing in your most valuble asset, your home. Jim Bedwell, founder and director of Stonebaths and our techincal and design expert is available both on the phone, video call or can attend your site, no matter where you are. Below are some examples of work we've undertaken for our clients in some amazing locations. 1 & 2 - Toorak House, bath inspection and level 3 - Box Head, site visit and install inspection 4 - Hastings project site visit Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

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A contemporary barn

A contemporary barn

The Flinders Residence by Abe McCarthy Architects combines striking architecture and a bold interior fusing a wide range of natural textures. This makes an ideal project for a mix of black and white baths and basins from our range. The bathroom features a classic Justina bath in matte white that pops against the gloss black tiles. A bathroom that has the space deserves a large soaking tub. Try an 1800mm bath to achieve a similar look. Basins were chosen to compliment the unique design of each bathroom, ensuite and powder room. The round Silvia STB13, Justina STB12 in matte white and Justina STB12 in matte black make each bathroom a standalone masterpeice. Architect - Abe McCarthy ArchitectsPhotographer - Shannon McGrath for Archipro Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

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The Rocks

The Rocks

Set against a backdrop of ancient 300,000 year old rock formations sits this luxury homestead that doubles as wedding venue. Owner Frances approached us looking for an outdoor bath that would sit effortlessly amongst the stone hues of the surrounding landscape. After much deliberation we settled on this soft grey Hugi B003 bath and both owner and guests are thrilled with the resulting outdoor bathing experience it offers. Client - The Rocks www.therocksnz.com Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

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Coastal Concrete Bathroom

Coastal Concrete Bathroom

Our clients came to Stonebaths for the bathroom fit-out of their new-build, including bath, basins and tapware. The house was constructed around a central concrete wall that runs the length of the house and forms the backdrop and floor for both bathrooms. A Toka Lite Justina basin in hand-poured concrete keeps the theme going in the ensuite, with crisp matte white selected for the master bathroom. Tapware in brushed gunmetal from our Toka Tapware range was installed in both bathrooms with separate shower rails and rain heads in both the walk in wet area bathrooms. The dark, earthy finishes are an extension of the concrete construction and the rugged coastline that wraps around this stunning, architecturally designed property. Ā  Ā  Ā 

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round stone bath award winning

Home of the Year 2021 - Takapuna

Stonebaths supplied the bath for a stunning bathroom centerpiece in HOME Magazine's 2021 'City House of the Year' . The owners of this beachfront property in Auckland chose the ST13 Sylvia bath in gloss white to sit under a skylight that mirrors the round bath and provides light play and a beautiful bathing experience.Ā  You can watch a video tour of this beautiful home below. Congratulations to the homeowners and CAAHT Studio Architects. Architects - CAAHT Studio ArchitectsĀ  caahtstudio.comĀ  See more at https://homemagazine.nz/home-of-the-year-2021-house-on-takapuna/ Ā 

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