29/04/2026
A colour changing bathroom?
You could be forgiven for thinking so.
Same bathroom - different lighting.
Understanding the impact of lighting, when researching materials for your bathroom renovation, is essential for creating the perfect ambiance.
Your favourite tile or paint colour can look entirely different under various lighting conditions. So, to ensure your bathroom design hits the mark, before you lock anything in, first create a moodboard of inspiration.
Then, with your theme clear in your mind, gather samples of the materials based on this (gather more than you think you need) - tiles, paint swatches, flooring and benchtop samples, discs for tapware. Many suppliers will offer these for free, or just a small fee. Our team can put you in touch with some of Auckland's preferred suppliers if need be.
Never choose anything in isolation and just hope the design will feel cohesive - once installed this can be very costly to change. Lay them out together and play with combinations until you find one that fits your vision. You can add in samples for soft furnishings to help bring it all together.
Test this in different lights. Place these samples in your bathroom and observe them at different times of the day, as well as under different lights. Notice how natural and artificial lighting affect your choices. If you're not happy with a particular sample - swap it out until you are. Taking photos can help here.
While timely, this process will help you make informed decisions and avoid surprises, overall getting you the bathroom you dreamt of.
If you're looking to renovate your bathroom, get in touch for a chat. We'll work closely with you alongside our trusted electricians, to create a considered lighting plan for your bathroom that is functional yet feels layered, not overwhelming and most importantly, meets what you had in mind.
You can learn more about us and our bathroom renovation services, over on our website - https://cainbuilt.nz/renovations/bathroom-renovations/