Apex Bathrooms ACT

25/10/2026

Canberra winters: nobody gets in the shower at six in the morning until the heater's been on.
Which heater is the question.

Most bathrooms here have heat-lamp bulbs in the ceiling over the vanity. They warm the top of your head in a circle in front of the basin, and the floor stays as cold as a July morning. Heating cable under the tiles warms the floor, the warm air rises, and the whole room comes up to temperature from the bottom. Our clients tell us the same two things: nothing shooting heat down on their head, and the whole room warm, not just the patch at the mirror.

This is the thermostat in the Wanniassa ensuite we're building, set to 22.

Honest bit: it isn't cheaper to run than the bulbs, it draws about the same per hour. On the timer, morning and evening, it costs about what the bulbs did and the room is warm when you walk in.

A heat lamp heats a person. A heated floor heats a bathroom. Oleg has written up how it works, what the comfort research says, and what the bulbs are still good for:
https://www.apexbathroomrenovations.com.au/guides/under-tile-heating-canberra/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=under-tile-heating

18/10/2026

"How many downlights?" It's the first lighting question on nearly every bathroom we quote.
Our answer: fewer than you think. Hide most of the light instead.

This is the Wanniassa ensuite we're building, photographed with the ceiling lights off. Everything you see is lit by the glow behind the mirror and the strip in the shower niche. Calmer in the hour before bed, easier on the eyes, no shadows on your face at the mirror, and a small room feels bigger when the light shows you its edges.

Downlights aren't wrong. Keep a couple, on a dimmer, for cleaning and the morning rush. Just don't make them the only light.

Oleg has written up why he builds bathrooms this way, and what the sleep research says about light from above versus light from the walls:
https://www.apexbathroomrenovations.com.au/guides/indirect-bathroom-lighting-canberra/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=indirect-lighting

17/10/2026

Why would anyone want a double shower?

Most people assume it’s for couples. In our experience, it usually isn’t. The families who get the most out of one are parents with young kids.

This one is from a bathroom we’re completing in Wanniassa. The owners have a young child who’s growing fast, so when we talked through the design we suggested a double shower instead of a standard one. They’re thrilled with it.

For a few short years your child can’t shower on their own. A double shower turns a daily wrestle in a cramped cubicle into an easy twenty minutes together: two showers, one roomy space, nobody waiting in the cold on a frosty Canberra morning. And that time is talking time, every day, no screens. It’s a memory parents keep long after the kids want the door shut.

Oleg wrote more about who a double shower is really for, and what it needs in the room, here:
https://www.apexbathroomrenovations.com.au/guides/double-shower-canberra/

Thinking about a bathroom renovation in Canberra or Queanbeyan? Send us a message or ask for a fast free quote on the website.

28/04/2026

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Cracks, looseness, or persistent water damage might be more than just an eyesore—they could be indicators that your tiles are due for replacement. Ignoring these issues can lead to costly structural damage, especially in high-traffic areas or spaces exposed to moisture.

In this blog, we’ll uncover the 5 warning signs your tiles need professional replacement, helping you identify problems early so you can protect your home and save money on expensive future repairs.

Visit our recent blog post here 👉 https://www.apexbathroomrenovations.com.au/5-warning-signs-your-tiles-need-professional-replacement/

Don’t wait until small issues turn into expensive repairs—early action can save you time, stress, and money.

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