Bathroom and Tile Showroom near Thornbury

Looking for a bathroom showroom near Thornbury, VIC 3071? We are not in Thornbury itself: our bathroom and tile showroom is at 214 Broadway, Reservoir is about 10 to 15 minutes from most Thornbury streets, and it puts tiles, tapware, vanities, basins, baths and showers side by side so you can plan a whole room in one visit. Book a free measure, compare finishes under real light, and ask us to quote installation by our qualified trades if you would like the work done for you.

Only after tiles? Our tiles for Thornbury homes page covers floor, wall, mosaic, subway, terrazzo and outdoor tiles room by room, with directions from High Street and St Georges Road.

Getting to the showroom from Thornbury

• By car: head north along High Street through Preston to Reservoir. Allow about 10 to 15 minutes outside peak times.
• By train: Thornbury and Croxton stations are on the Mernda line, the same line as Reservoir. The showroom is a short walk from Reservoir station.

Thornbury streets, homes and the drive to Reservoir

Thornbury sits between Merri Creek in the west and Darebin Creek in the east, with High Street and St Georges Road running north through the middle. From most streets near the Thornbury Theatre, Normanby Avenue or the Croxton end of High Street, the drive to our showroom at 214 Broadway, Reservoir is about 6 to 8 km and takes 10 to 15 minutes outside peak hour. Head north on High Street through Preston, or take St Georges Road and Gilbert Road if High Street is busy. If you would rather not drive, Thornbury and Croxton stations are on the Mernda line, four and five stops from Reservoir, and route 86 trams run along High Street.

Being a short drive away rather than around the corner has one real advantage: you can bring your tiler, builder or partner on a Saturday morning, park, and spend an hour putting a whole bathroom together, tiles, tapware, vanity, shower and accessories, without rushing.

Californian bungalows

Thornbury has streets full of 1920s and 1930s Californian bungalows, with wide front verandahs, brick or weatherboard walls and original bathrooms that are often small, with one window and a separate toilet. These rooms look best when the tiles respect the age of the house. A white or soft cream wall tile with a gloss finish, a hexagon or penny round mosaic on the floor, and tapware in chrome or brushed nickel feel right without looking like a reproduction. Keep tiles in proportion: 300x600mm walls and smaller floor formats usually suit a bungalow bathroom better than very large slabs.

Edwardian and Victorian homes

Edwardian weatherboards and the occasional Victorian cottage closer to the creek have high ceilings, timber floorboards and decorative detail in the main rooms, while the bathroom is often a later addition at the back. High ceilings let you run vertical wall tiles all the way up, or tile to about 1200mm with paint above for a traditional look. Patterned or terrazzo look floor tiles link the new bathroom to the age of the house, and a vanity in timber or a painted finish keeps it warm.

Postwar brick homes, units and new townhouses

Further east toward Darebin Creek you will find postwar brick veneer houses and 1960s units, while High Street and St Georges Road now have many new townhouses and apartments. These bathrooms suit cleaner lines: large 600x1200mm porcelain to cut grout lines, stone looks or concrete looks, a wall hung vanity and matte black or brushed gold tapware. If you are in an apartment, tell us about lifts and access so delivery can be planned.

A note on heritage areas

Parts of Thornbury are covered by heritage overlays managed by Darebin City Council. Inside changes such as a new bathroom are usually not the concern, but check with council before changing windows or anything visible from the street.

Bathroom tiles for Thornbury homes

Thornbury has a wide mix of homes: period weatherboards and brick houses, postwar homes, units and newer townhouses along the main roads. Each brings different tiling questions, and we help you work through them.

Period and older homes

Older bathrooms are often narrow, with high ceilings and timber floors nearby. Vertical 300x600mm wall tiles, finger or hexagon mosaics and soft marble looks suit the proportions while keeping the room light. Matt floor tiles in a warm stone or terrazzo look sit well beside original boards in the hall.

Units and townhouses

Compact ensuites benefit from fewer grout lines and a calm palette. 600x600mm or 600x1200mm porcelain on the floor, a wall hung vanity and a frameless mirror make a small room feel bigger. Our tile sizes guide explains the trade offs.

Kitchens and splashbacks

Many Thornbury kitchens are being opened up to the garden. A kitchen splashback in a gloss finger tile or a terrazzo look adds character, and a matching kitchen mixer and sink pulls it together.

Tapware, vanities and bathware

Choose your tapware from Phoenix Tapware, Meir and Modern National in finishes such as matte black, warm or cool brushed nickel, brushed gold and chrome. Pair it with a vanity from Otti, Aulic or ADP, a stone basin or stone bath from Pietra Bianca or Madu, and showers and accessories in the same finish. Tiles cover porcelain, ceramic and mosaic ranges.

Renovating a bathroom in Thornbury

If you are planning a full renovation, start with our free measure. We record the room size, window and door positions and plumbing, then help you select tiles and fixtures in the showroom. Your quote can cover products only, or products plus installation by our qualified trades. Read how it works in bathroom renovations in Melbourne and Geelong, and see our ideas in bathroom tiles for Thornbury homes.

Reservoir showroom details

• Address: 214 Broadway, Reservoir VIC 3073 (open in Google Maps)
• Phone: (03) 9867 5051
• Email: salesreservoir@porcelanatiles.com.au
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm, Sunday by appointment only

Everything for a Thornbury bathroom, kitchen or laundry

As a tile shop and bathroom showroom close to Thornbury, we cover the whole room, so you can choose everything in one place and order it together.

• Bathroom and floor tiles: porcelain, ceramic and mosaic tiles, including matt floor tiles and indoor and outdoor tiles for decks, courtyards and alfresco areas.
• Tapware: basin mixers, wall mixers and kitchen mixers from Phoenix Tapware, Meir and Modern National.
• Showers and baths: shower rails, heads and mixers, plus freestanding and back to wall baths.
• Vanities and basins: vanities from Otti, Aulic and ADP, with basins including stone options from Pietra Bianca.
• Toilets, mirrors and storage: toilet suites, LED mirrors and shaving cabinets.
• Finishing touches: towel rails and accessories in finishes that match your tapware.
• Kitchens and laundries: kitchen sinks, laundry sinks and splashback tiles.

Free measure, installation and pickup

• Free measure: we measure your bathroom, ensuite, laundry or kitchen in Thornbury at no cost, so tile quantities and product sizes are right first time.
• Installation by qualified trades: tiling and the other trades a renovation needs, as a paid service quoted for your project. Every job is quoted individually.
• Pickup: free pickup from our Reservoir showroom, usually ready in 2 to 4 days. You can also pick up from our Geelong showroom.
• Delivery: we deliver Australia-wide, including straight to your site in Thornbury.

Our customers rate us 5.0 from 48 Google reviews across both showrooms. Request a quote and a free measure or call (03) 9867 5051.

Thornbury questions

How far is the Porcelana showroom from Thornbury?

Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 10 to 15 minutes by car from most of Thornbury, depending on traffic. By train, Thornbury and Reservoir are both on the Mernda line, and the showroom is a short walk from Reservoir station.

Do you measure bathrooms in Thornbury?

Yes. We offer a free measure for bathrooms, ensuites, laundries and kitchens in Thornbury, so your tile quantities and product sizes are based on your real room.

Can you install the tiles and fixtures in my Thornbury home?

Yes. Installation by our qualified trades is available as a paid service, including tiling and the other trades a bathroom or kitchen renovation needs. It is always quoted for your project after the measure.

Can I order online and collect?

Yes. Orders are usually ready for free pickup from the Reservoir showroom in 2 to 4 days, and we also deliver to Thornbury and across Australia.

Do you stock tiles in the showroom?

Tiles are call to order. You can see displays and samples in the showroom, and we order your chosen tiles in for you.

Is there a tile shop near Thornbury?

Yes. Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 10 to 15 minutes from Thornbury and stocks displays of tiles, tapware, vanities, showers, baths and toilets, so you can plan a whole bathroom in one visit.

Which tiles suit a Californian bungalow bathroom in Thornbury?

Gloss white or soft cream wall tiles, a small hexagon or penny round mosaic on the floor and chrome or brushed nickel tapware suit most 1920s and 1930s bungalows. Keep tile sizes in proportion with the room, for example 300x600mm on the walls, and bring photos of your house to the showroom so we can help you match the era.

What tiles work in an Edwardian or Victorian home in Thornbury?

High ceilings suit vertical wall tiles run to the ceiling or tiled to about 1200mm with paint above. Patterned or terrazzo look floor tiles link a newer bathroom to the original house, and timber vanities keep it warm.

Can you deliver tiles to a Thornbury apartment or townhouse?

Yes. We deliver Australia-wide, including to Thornbury apartments and townhouses on High Street and St Georges Road. Tell us about stairs, lifts or loading zones when you order so we can plan the delivery.

Helpful guides

• Bathroom renovation planning checklist
• How to choose tapware finishes
• Matching tiles, tapware and vanities
• Bathroom tiles for Thornbury homes
• Kitchen and laundry renovations in Thornbury
• Stone and concrete look tiles for Thornbury homes
• Bathroom waterproofing basics for Thornbury
• Reservoir showroom visit guide

Other areas we serve

Preston, Northcote, Coburg, Brunswick and Pascoe Vale, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and Kew, Bundoora, Kingsbury and Greensborough, Thomastown, Epping and Mill Park. See all areas we serve, or visit the Reservoir showroom page.