Made-to-measure: bespoke basins and vanities

Bathrooms provide a realm of creativity in design, with a variety of textures, materials and surfaces to work with. However, the bathroom can also be an area of the home where space is at a premium and the best solution may not be a one-size-fits-all approach. That's where customisation comes in, and it's something Plumbline has been offering New Zealand clients with their made-to-measure basin and vanity service. 

“This is where we offer customers and designers the ability to craft a basin to their specific requirements, with basins able to be wall or cabinet mounted and custom made to the length, depth and height required with a choice of over 20 basin insert options moulded into them,” Plumbline’s Suzanne Roff says. 

“The made-to-measure service is perfect for predefined bathroom spaces such as alcoves, and commercial projects where a longer-length basin may be required, potentially with multiple bowl inserts.” 

The made-to-measure basins are crafted from a hard-wearing solid surface material that is 100 per cent waterproof, Suzanne says. “The intrinsic material makes it very easy to clean with stains and marks removed without a trace. It can also be very easily repaired due to the practical matt-white finish. It’s lighter than stone so it is easy to transport and install, and requires minimal fixings and reinforcement compared to solid stone.”

The material itself is a non-toxic composite product made from 70 per cent aluminium trihydrate and natural mineral powders derived from bauxite. “It is silica-free and crafted with normal wood-working tools so it is harmless to both the environment and fabricators and installers.”

“The natural material is combined with polymer/polyester resins, pigments, hardeners and catalysts, using eco-friendly production methods.”

The Plumbline made-to-measure service extends to vanities to allow for seamless bathroom design solutions. Cabinetry options for vanities include oak veneer, solid timber, marine-grade plywood and melamine, with a large range of custom paint colours, handles and knobs. 

Plumbline offers a complete design service for its made-to-measure offering, and has an extensive catalogue for inspiration to use as a starting point for customisation ideas. Once measurements and specifications are received and quotes are approved, manufacturing takes between eight and 12 weeks. 

If you’re considering renovating a bathroom or are about to embark on a new build, make sure you visit Plumbline on ArchiPro here to find out how a bespoke bathroom could make all the difference to your project.