Luxury Bathroom Renovation in Papamoa Beach

A Fully Managed Design and Build Upgrade at Bahamas Key

When Paul reached out to us about renovating his bathrooms in Papamoa Beach, he wasn’t looking for a quick refresh.

He lives full-time in his Bahamas Key home with his family, and the existing bathrooms were original early-2000s spaces. They were functional, but they no longer reflected the quality and comfort he wanted for his home.

He wanted something more refined. More considered. A space that felt calm, modern and genuinely luxurious.

When Paul contacted Seamless Builders about renovating the bathrooms in his Papamoa Beach home, he was not looking for a quick cosmetic update. He lives there full-time with his family, and the existing bathrooms were original early-2000s spaces. Functional, but dated and no longer reflective of the standard he wanted for his home.

He wanted something more refined. More considered. A bathroom that felt modern, luxurious and cohesive with the rest of the house.

As a Tauranga-based Design and Build company, we manage bathroom renovations from start to finish. That includes feasibility, budgeting, interior design, council consent where required and full construction delivery using our in-house team.

This project at Bahamas Keys is a good example of how a well-managed renovation can completely elevate the feel of a home.

Getting the Design Right from the Start

Rather than rushing into construction, we began with planning.

Paul chose to work with both our architectural designer and our interior designer. This meant every decision was intentional and properly documented before work began.

The design phase included:

• Preparing compliant architectural plans

• Selecting tiles and finishes

• Choosing fixtures and tapware

• Refining layouts

• Ensuring waterproofing systems were correct

This early work removes uncertainty. It avoids mid-build changes and ensures the finished bathrooms feel cohesive rather than pieced together.

For busy homeowners in Papamoa Beach and Tauranga, this structured design phase makes all the difference.

Upgrading to Fully Tiled Showers

A key part of this renovation was converting the existing acrylic showers to fully tiled showers.

This is not simply an aesthetic upgrade. Moving to tiled showers changes waterproofing systems and construction requirements. In this case, council consent was required.

We prepared the necessary documentation, managed the council application and coordinated inspections throughout the build.

Bathroom renovations in Tauranga do not always require consent, but when they do, it is important that it is handled correctly from the beginning. Proper planning ensures compliance and avoids costly delays.

One Team, One Process, Start to Finish

Paul is a busy professional. What mattered most to him was having the entire project managed properly.

From early budgeting and feasibility discussions through to council consent and construction, our in-house building team managed the renovation from start to finish.

There was no juggling multiple trades. No chasing paperwork. No uncertainty about who was responsible.

As a Design and Build company, we take ownership of the entire process. That consistency allows us to maintain quality control, clear communication and accountability throughout the build.

The Finished Result

The completed renovation includes the ensuite, main bathroom and a separate toilet.

The spaces now feel modern, warm and refined. The fully tiled showers add both durability and a higher-end finish. The tile texture on the feature wall in the main bathroom adds subtle depth without overpowering the space.

More importantly, the process was structured, clear and professionally managed from beginning to end.

Planning a Bathroom Renovation in Papamoa or Tauranga?

If you are considering upgrading your bathroom, converting to fully tiled showers, or planning a start-to-finish design and build project, it is important to approach it properly.

From feasibility and budgeting through to council consent, interior design and construction delivery, we manage the entire process using our in-house team.

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