How to Build a Designer Bathroom With ADP (Without Blowing Your Reno Budget)
Transform your bathroom into a designer space on a real‑world budget by starting with an ADP vanity and basin, then tying everything together with coordinated tapware and towel rails.
A designer bathroom is less about spending big and more about making the right decisions in the right order. Renovators are moving away from “all‑tile, all‑white” rooms and towards warm, furniture‑style vanities, soft curves and coordinated finishes, which is exactly why we at Buildmat (and Aussie renovators) are loving ADP.
In this article, we'll walk you through how to build a designer bathroom with ADP vanities, tapware, basins, and towel rails without blowing your renovation budget (it's a slippery slope!)
Is ADP Good for Budget Renovations?
ADP sits in the middle on price: nicer and better made than basic flat‑pack, but still much cheaper than full custom or high‑end European brands.
| ADP item | Typical price* | Why it matters for your budget |
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| Vanities | Usually in the low–mid thousands for most sizes. | This is your biggest ADP spend, but it also gives you the most storage and the strongest “designer” look. |
| Basins | Often in the low–mid hundreds, depending on style and size. | A smaller cost that can completely change how your vanity and benchtop look. |
| Tapware | Commonly in the mid‑hundreds per mixer or outlet. | You touch these every day, and a good mid‑range set can still feel very premium. |
| Towel rails | Typically in the low‑hundreds per piece. | An easy way to carry your chosen finish across the room without a big spend. |
These are general ranges only and will change with size, finish and configuration, but they give renovators a rough idea of where ADP sits.
1. Start With Your Vanity, Not Your Tiles
The vanity is the hardest‑working piece in the bathroom and it should be your first decision, not your last. It sets your plumbing positions, mirror size, storage capacity and even where your lighting should go.
From what renovators are choosing now, there is a clear shift towards:
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Wall‑hung vanities that create a sense of space and make small bathrooms feel lighter.
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Drawer‑led storage instead of doors so everyday items are easy to reach and keep organised.
This is where ADP’s Australian‑made vanity range comes into its own, with options in different lengths, depths and configurations for everything from tight ensuites to family bathrooms.
Most of ADP's vanities are customisable, so you can choose cabinet colour, basin option, cabinet handles, benchtop and more.
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2. Match Your Basin to How You Use Your Bathroom
Once the vanity is chosen, the next expert step is the basin. The trend is moving away from big, chunky basins and towards slimmer, more refined shapes that still feel generous to use. Above‑counter basins are popular for creating height and a sculptural focal point, while undercounter basins keep lines minimal and benchtops easy to wipe down.
What works best depends on how the bathroom is used:
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Family main bathrooms often benefit from wider or twin basins to avoid the morning traffic jam.
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Powder rooms are ideal for bolder shapes or colours, because they are used briefly and mainly by guests.
Keeping your basin and vanity within the same ADP ecosystem reduces guesswork around sizing, tapholes and overhangs.
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3. Use Tapware to Pull the Whole Room Together
Tapware is where a bathroom can look either thrown together or deliberately designed. The current trend is to use a single finish across basin, shower and bath – brushed nickel, brushed brass, and gunmetal are leading the way – and then repeat that finish in accessories. This consistency instantly makes a bathroom feel more expensive, even if the underlying materials are simple.
Choosing an ADP tapware means:
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The same profile and finish can run from vanity mixer to shower set and bath outlets, creating a cohesive linework story.
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You can plan your plumbing confidently, knowing the range has matching pieces for each water point in the room.
For renovators, it's much more budget‑friendly to commit to one finish and buy once, rather than mixing brands and discovering subtle colour differences on install day!
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4. Finish the Designer Look with Towel Rails, Robe Hooks & Accessories
Designer bathrooms never forget the details. What separates a “nice reno” from a truly stunning space is how well the smaller (but still important) details like towel rails, robe hooks and accessories align with the tapware and layout. Current bathroom designs leans into cleaner walls, fewer random hooks and more intentional placement that considers how people use the room.
Well‑placed ADP towel rails and accessories can:
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Keep towels within arm’s reach of the shower and vanity without cluttering prime wall space.
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Extend your chosen finish across the room so every element feels like part of the same story.
From a budget perspective, these finishing pieces offer huge visual impact for relatively low spend, especially when matched to your ADP tapware.
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Stick to the ADP “Family” for a Designer Result Without Designer Fees
One of the fastest ways to keep a bathroom on budget while still looking professionally designed is to commit to a single, flexible ADP family across furniture, basins, tapware and accessories. Instead of chasing individual hero pieces, renovators are increasingly choosing a consistent brand and finish, then layering interest through texture, mirrors and lighting.
By starting with the vanity, choosing a basin that suits daily use, locking in a cohesive tapware finish and then finishing with matching towel rails, you end up with a bathroom that feels custom without paying for fully bespoke joinery or imported hardware.
Need help fitting out your bathroom?
You can speak with our team or visit the Buildmat showroom if you want personalised guidance. We're here to make the process easier.
Phone: 1300 123 122
Email: sales@buildmat.com.au
Showroom: 46 Brindley St, Dandenong South VIC 3175 Australia
Renovating with ADP FAQs
1. What are the most common bathroom planning mistakes you see?
A few frequent issues are undersized vanities, not planning power points around mirrors, and mixing tapware finishes from different brands that do not quite match in colour or sheen.
2. How soon in the renovation should I lock in my ADP selections?
Vanities, basins and tapware should be chosen before rough‑in so your plumber and cabinetmaker can set heights, waste positions and noggings accurately.
3. Are ADP products suitable for small apartment bathrooms?
Yes, ADP offers compact and shallow‑depth vanities, slim basins and space‑efficient towel rails that work well in narrow rooms and combined laundry‑bathroom layouts.
4. What bathroom trends are most likely to date quickly?
Highly patterned feature tiles and mixing too many metal finishes tend to date faster than simple surfaces paired with one consistent tapware and accessory finish.
5. How can I make a family bathroom feel designer but still practical?
Prioritise durable ADP vanities with drawers, easy‑clean basins and practical tapware, then bring the “designer” feel through coordinated finishes and good lighting rather than delicate materials.
6. Do I need to match my bathroom tapware to my kitchen fixtures?
It's not essential, but keeping metal tones similar between kitchen and bathroom helps create a more cohesive feel in open‑plan or smaller homes.
