BESPOKE BATHROOMS IN ESSEX
UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP
Creating bespoke bathrooms in Essex from our Harlow workshop, HAUHAU brings 150 years of cabinet-making heritage to homes across the county. From Britain's oldest recorded town of Colchester, the cathedral city of Chelmsford, and the medieval market town of Saffron Walden to the forest-edge enclave of Epping, the affluent streets of Brentwood and the Thames estuary town of Basildon, we serve discerning homeowners throughout Essex and beyond.
SUCCESS STORIES
The Lakes By Yoo House
This beautiful property, located just outside The Cotswolds, showcases bespoke craftsmanship at its finest, demonstrating 150 years of expertise and artisan heritage. The bathroom design featured soft cashmere-stained oak, hand-scalloped cabinetry, and leather-lined interiors, adding depth and elegance, turning daily rituals into moments of quiet indulgence.
The Gilbert Scott Residence
Step inside the Gilbert Scott residence, where rich Royal Peacock stone, walnut accents, and warm tones come together to create a space tailored specifically to the client’s taste and lifestyle. A kitchen that’s as perfect for hosting friends as it is for slow Sunday breakfasts with family — a blend of elegance and warmth, designed to feel like home the moment you walk in.
“I can’t think of a time when I have worked with a more professional and informative company. After carrying out extensive research, I contacted HauHau with a strong vision of our kitchen. I met Ben, and we discussed our dream kitchen. After the initial meeting, Ben contacted us asking questions and giving options, and then a short time after that, we were presented with drawings and visuals that far exceeded our expectations.”
— Ralph
WHAT DEFINES A BESPOKE BATHROOM
Bathrooms are where the day begins and ends, a private sanctuary for you to have a moment of pause and reflect in peaceful tranquillity.
We design everything from bespoke fumed oak vanities and beige-grey stained cabinetry to tasteful shelving and dramatic Calacatta Oro marble focal walls; anything you desire is within reach when working with HAUHAU.
Your bathroom will quickly become a place where morning routines feel less rushed and evening baths help you feel genuinely restored. Whether you're renovating a Victorian property in Colchester, a riverside home in Maldon, or a contemporary build in Chelmsford, every piece of handcrafted cabinetry we create responds to you, your space and your habits.
PERSONALISED SPATIAL DESIGN
Every bespoke bathroom begins with understanding how you use your space. Whether you prefer a seamless open shower experience, a freestanding luxury soaker tub, or an integrated wellness suite, our expert designers work with you from conception to create layouts that perfectly complement your daily routines.
HANDCRAFTED CABINETRY AND STORAGE
Our master cabinetmakers create bespoke vanities, storage solutions, and architectural elements that seamlessly integrate with your space. Each piece is handcrafted in our dedicated workshop using traditional techniques combined with cutting-edge precision, ensuring every drawer, cabinet, and surface meets our exacting standards.
ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION
Bespoke design means perfect harmony with your home's existing architecture. We create bespoke panelling, seamless transitions between materials, and architectural details that make your bathroom feel like an integral part of your residence rather than an afterthought.
INTELLIGENT LIGHTING DESIGN
Sophisticated lighting schemes enhance both functionality and ambience. From integrated LED lighting from within bespoke joinery to statement lighting features, every fixture is positioned to complement your daily rituals whilst creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.
THE HAUHAU DESIGN PROCESS
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Our expert design team will take your initial concepts and elevate them beyond your wildest dreams, guiding you through every step of the process as we make it a reality.
Our philosophy is to work in close partnership with our clients, providing creative and innovative solutions through genuine collaboration and careful consideration of your needs and desires.
Once we receive your inquiry, we will contact you to introduce ourselves and discuss the outline of your project. Along with your ideas and brief, we will require a plan to work from. This can be in the form of your architect’s drawings or, if there is a physical space, ideally a visit to your residence to carry out a survey.
Following this process we can begin to prepare your design.
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After our first consultation, our expert design team will work on your concept, developing, enhancing, and elevating it beyond your expectations into a truly remarkable design.
From our initial sketches, we will prepare full working CAD drawings along with visuals, palettes, and material choices—from your primary finish through to your internal colorway—for your review.
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Once you have commissioned HAUHAU for your project, we will finalize any changes you may wish to make to your design, appliance list, material choices, and then proceed to contract your order.
At this stage we will engage with your contractors, and any other parties involved with your project to provide the relevant information they require (along with mechanical and electrical working drawings) and will remain in constant communication with them to monitor your schedule, ensuring everything stays on track.
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Your order will now enter production in our workshop.
We pride ourselves on the meticulous quality of craftsmanship achieved by our expert cabinet makers.
The HAUHAU workshop is not a production line.
Every project is assigned to one maker at a time, who crafts and hand-makes every aspect of your order to exacting standards by combining cutting-edge technology with the most exquisite of materials.
It is in this way that we have truly set ourselves apart and surpassed the industry with our standard.
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Now it is time for your design to become a reality!
After diligently managing your project's schedule to ensure a smooth and on-time fulfillment, HAUHAU will deliver and install your furniture to the very highest standard while ensuring the utmost consideration for your residence.
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On completion of your new kitchen, we arrange for renowned chef Elliot Johnson-Paul of JP Dining to come in and prepare a complimentary private dining experience in your new space to ensure you truly experience every aspect in its full glory.
Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your new HAUHAU kitchen.
DESIGNED FOR ESSEX PROPERTIES
WORKING WITH YOUR ARCHITECTURE
Period homes often present specific design features that require expert care and attention. Sloping floors, irregular walls, original features that must be preserved. We measure every inconsistency, plan around every quirk, and design solutions that complement rather than compromise your property's character.
Modern builds offer different opportunities. Clean lines, larger spaces, scope for ambitious layouts. We adapt our approach accordingly.
DESIGNS THAT SERVE YOU
If you need adequate drawer space for cosmetics and toiletries, want open shelving for everything to quickly be within reach or would prefer an indulgent but parred back look that exudes luxury, we can create a design that fulfills any desire you’ve ever had. We discuss how you use your bathroom, then design storage that supports those patterns.
INTEGRATING WELLNESS SPACES
When room allows, we can create dedicated areas within your bathroom: dressing zones with full-height mirrors, separate bathing alcoves for spa-like retreats, or walk-in shower enclosures framed by our cabinetry. These divisions create purpose whilst maintaining an open and spacious design.
EXCEPTIONAL MATERIALS
HAUHAU sources only the highest quality materials, ensuring we acquire the finest components for your bespoke bathroom design.
HANDSELECTED SOLID WOODS
Bathrooms demand careful wood selection. American walnut withstands moisture well whilst offering rich colouring. Natural oak, with its distinctive grain, takes staining beautifully for lighter finishes. We discuss which characteristics matter most for your design, then source accordingly.
QUALITY STONE
For vanity tops, splashbacks, statement wall features or floor integration, we source only the finest marble and stone samples available worldwide. Calacatta Oro offers beautiful gold and grey veining. Royal Peacock provides rich cool hues and dramatic depth. Neolith Himalayan crystal delivers a clean, minimalistic natural aesthetic. Your choice shapes the room's entire atmosphere.
FIXTURES AND HARDWARE
Every component of your design is hand-selected for its quality, aesthetic and durability; this level of detail extends to fixtures and hardware too. Whether you choose antique brass, which ages gracefully in humid environments; chrome for its ability to maintain its finish indefinitely; or bronze in order to add warmth and contrast to cooler colour palettes. We work only with manufacturers whose products meet our high quality standards and hold ourselves to these standards, as our only option is perfection.
SERVING ESSEX FROM OUR HARLOW WORKSHOP
Based in Harlow, we proudly work throughout the Essex area, including but not limited to developments in Brentwood, Braintree's Victorian terraces, and coastal properties in Frinton-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea.
Clients across the regions, from Chelmsford and Saffron Walden to Colchester and Basildon, residents value our understanding of the county town's mix of period and modern housing. Across Essex, from Epping to Witham, homeowners choose HAUHAU because we deliver what we commit to: exceptional bathroom cabinetry, unmatched quality and craftsmanship, and installation with respect and care.
WHY ESSEX HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE HAUHAU
Ben Rollings, our fourth-generation master cabinetmaker, brings 150 years of family expertise to every Essex handcrafted bespoke kitchen project he and his team of experts take on.
Our Old Harlow workshop operates on principles of absolute quality. One master craftsman handles your entire project, ensuring every component, every finish, and every detail meets our exacting standards. This dedication to excellence sets us apart in an industry too often driven by efficiency over craftsmanship.
We reject mass production methods. Your kitchen cannot be replicated because it shouldn't be. Hand-selecting wood samples for grain perfection. Hand-cutting designs for precision and beauty. Hand-finishing surfaces to achieve depth and quality impossible through industrial processes. This approach takes longer but delivers results that speak for themselves.
This approach has built our strong reputation across Essex and the wider region, with satisfied homeowners recommending us because we consistently deliver quality work that surpasses their expectations, making their house a home.
WHY HAUHAU DEFINES BESPOKE BATHROOM EXCELLENCE
Founded by Ben Rollings, a fourth-generation master cabinet maker with a family legacy spanning over 150 years, HAUHAU has established itself as a hallmark of exceptional design and craftsmanship. With years of expertise, we extend this dedication to bespoke luxury bathrooms, bringing the same precision, design innovation, and deep understanding of local architecture.
At HAUHAU, we appreciate the distinct architectural features of Essex homes and contemporary residences, crafting bathrooms that blend functionality, elegance, and timeless style. Each bathroom is expertly designed to complement and enhance the unique character of your property, using high-quality materials and an unwavering attention to detail.
From initial consultation to installation and beyond, our commitment is to deliver a seamless experience and a bathroom that is nothing but perfection. Discover the true essence of luxury living with a bespoke bathroom tailored to elevate your daily routine.
Contact HAUHAU today to arrange your personalised design consultation and explore how our expert craftsmanship can transform your Essex home.