A well-planned Chadstone bathroom renovation starts with a clear scope and a visit to a showroom where you can check product quality in person. Baroco Interior Innovations designs and renovates bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms from its Mount Waverley studio about 4.0 km from Chadstone.
01Full renovation or a lighter refresh?
Chadstone has a mix of post-war houses, newer townhouses and units. Older bathrooms often have original layouts and waterproofing that has aged, while newer places may need a layout that works better for daily use. Start by deciding whether the current footprint and plumbing positions are worth keeping. If the shower, bath and toilet locations still work, a refresh can include new wall and floor finishes, a new vanity, tapware, toilet and better lighting. If the layout fights the way you use the room, a full renovation lets you strip it back and rework wet areas.
A full renovation with Baroco includes strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, plumbing coordination and fit-off by one in-house team. Written quotes are provided after a measure, so you can compare scope without committing. For older homes, checking what is behind wall sheeting before finalising product choices can avoid surprises.
02Start with the showroom, not a screen
Before choosing finishes online, see them in person. The showroom at 21/105-111 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley is a short drive from Chadstone. It displays toilets, Washlet seats, basins, vanities, tapware, showers and baths. You can open drawers, sit on a toilet, check the weight of a tap, and compare glazes. If you are keeping an existing layout, you can still buy selected products for your own installer.
The team can advise which products suit your space and your budget. Call ahead on 0426 520 859 because opening hours are not published; the team will confirm a time. This is useful before committing to a full renovation or a refresh.
03What happens during the renovation
Once work starts, you will have trades on site at set stages: strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, plumbing and electrical, and fit-off. Baroco coordinates these with an in-house team, so you are not managing separate contractors. For a Chadstone property, consider that the bathroom is often off a hallway or near bedrooms. Discuss access with the project team beforehand.
Parking and neighbour access are part of everyday renovations. Trades need a clear path to the bathroom and may need to park a vehicle close to the property. If you live in a townhouse or unit, let the team know about common property and any body corporate expectations early. Noise from cutting and demolition is short-term but noticeable; a quick note to immediate neighbours helps.
You do not need to be home every minute, but being reachable for product delivery and waterproofing checks keeps the job moving. The team will tell you when key decisions are needed.
04TOTO products and second bathrooms
As an authorised TOTO dealer, Baroco can supply wall-hung and floor toilets, Washlet bidet seats, and bowls with Tornado Flush, CeFiONtect glaze and rimless options. In a Chadstone ensuite, a wall-hung pan can make a small room easier to clean; a Washlet seat can be added to an existing pan if you are refreshing rather than replacing plumbing.
If you are renovating an ensuite or adding a second bathroom, think about who uses it. A family bathroom may need a bath and a separate shower; a guest ensuite may only need a shower, toilet and basin. Baroco designs and renovates ensuites and powder rooms as well as main bathrooms, so the same product and trade team can handle both if you stage the work.
Product selection is easier once you know the dimensions and your plumber's rough-in requirements. The showroom team can help shortlist fixtures that work with your drainage and water pressure.
Chadstone questions
Still unsure? Call 0426 520 859 and talk to someone who actually installs this stuff.
How far is Baroco's showroom from Chadstone?
The showroom is at 21/105-111 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, a short drive from central Chadstone. Call ahead on 0426 520 859 because opening hours are not published.
Do you renovate older Chadstone homes with original bathrooms?
Yes. We handle strip-out, waterproofing, tiling and fit-off for post-war houses and newer townhouses. A measured quote helps identify what needs to change behind the walls before you commit.
Can I just buy a TOTO toilet or Washlet from the showroom for my own installer?
Yes. The showroom displays TOTO toilets, Washlet seats, basins, vanities and tapware. Customers can buy products for their own installer if they prefer to manage the work themselves.
Should I renovate my ensuite at the same time as the main bathroom?
Not always. In a Chadstone house with one main bathroom, staging can keep one bathroom usable. If you have a second toilet or powder room, doing both at once can reduce overall disruption.
Come and touch it first.
Tapware, basins, toilets and finishes look different in real light. Bring your plans or a few photos of the room, and we will walk you through the options.
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