Custom timber vanity FAQ's

Here we answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding our custom timber vanities.

What if I want a custom timber vanity?

We love to bring our client's bathroom dreams to life! Aside from our portfolio range of modern timber vanities, we can create a custom piece from an inspo image or sketch for no additional cost. As our internal structures are also made to order, we can design and build your vanity around the required basin location.

Are your timber vanities sustainable?

To create our custom vanities we use either sustainably sourced new or reclaimed timber. We mainly use Australian timbers from Victoria such as Wormy Chestnut or Messmate. These timbers are locally sourced in Melbourne or Geelong to save travel miles and support small businesses in our local community. Aside from our standard range of vanities with melamine internals, we also create an eco range which is solid timber inside and out.

Are your timber vanities made in Australia?

All the timber vanity components are created by our team of furniture makers in Torquay, 90 minutes from Melbourne. The melamine internal structures are created by a cabinet maker also in Torquay and the stone tops are created in Geelong. The timber is sourced from timber yards in Melbourne or Geelong. All of our timbers other than American Oak and Walnut are Australian hardwoods.

Do you make a recycled timber vanity?

Yes, we are lucky to have a couple of fantastic local wood suppliers to make our recycled timber vanities. The reclaimed wood we can source is Messmate, Ironbark, Blackbutt and Jarrah. Click here for more information on our timber options.

What are the internals made from?

The internals for our standard line of vanities is created from white melamine. The eco line’s internals are created from timber to ensure that all elements are either recyclable or biodegradable at the end of the vanities life. Click here for more information on our internals options.

Is a timber vanity ok in a wet room?

Timber has been used to construct buildings and bridges for all of human existence. As long as the Osmo finish is correctly maintained, the surface remains stain and moisture-resistant. Follow the link for more information on the Osmo furniture finish here and the maintenance instructions here.

Can I have a stone top on my vanity?

All of our vanity designs can be altered to have a stone top. Our standard is the stone ambassador “pearl white” however you can select from the entire Stone Ambassador and caesarstone ranges. Additional charges do apply.

Can I have an undermount or semi-inset basin?

Yes, we can design your vanity around an undermount or semi-inset basin. This however adds lots of complexity to the piece.

1 - An undermount basin is not suitable for a vanity with a timber top. Water will collect in the join between the basin and top causing damage.

2 - There will need to be either a cupboard or false front drawer located under the undermount or semi-inset basin as it takes up all the usable space. This drawer or cupboard will need to be larger than the width of the basin to allow for internal structures on either side.

3- We will require a hard copy of the cutout template sent to our factory prior to the manufacturing of the piece. This template is required by the stone mason or our staff to complete the cutout accurately in the vanity top. We highly recommend that you check the template against your actual basin as we have found occasionally that it is not accurate. The other option is to have your basin sent to us or ordered at our local Reece store in Torquay.

Our address:

Factory 5, 6 Boneyards Avenue

Torquay, Victoria 3228

Do you deliver Australia Wide?

Although our custom vanities are made in Torquay, 1.5 hours from Melbourne, we freight to all the major cities in Australia such as Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane as well as rural areas. Contact us for a quote and delivery timeframe.

Do you install?

Our workshop team is available to assist with installing your vanity depending on your location & project complexity. If you are located within 50km of Melbourne Metro, the Surf Coast or Greater Geelong area our standard installation fee is $400 (excluding the delivery) per vanity.

We will need you to provide us with the exact location of your existing plumbing / pipes (including reference images). Please note - we are unable to install a vanity directly onto tiled surfaces.

A custom quote for delivery & installation can be arranged depending on the location & type of your vanity project.

Introducing the 'Lennox' Floating Timber Vanity

The ‘Lennox’ is a compact floating timber vanity featuring an integrated & handcrafted New Form powder room concrete basin. Ideal for simple & small spaces, the Lennox is available in 1 set size & features 2 soft close cupboards (without internal shelving) to maximise storage.

The ‘Lennox’ vanity in FSC certified new Australian Chesrtnur

Vanity dimensions - 435mm W x 235mm D x 600mm H

The integrated basin top is hand crafted by New Form Concreting. Specialists in custom made GFRC (Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete), New Form basins are custom designed & carefully handmade in Melbourne. New Form basins are available in a range of beautiful colours & textures inspired by nature.

This bespoke vanity can be constructed from a variety of new harvested sustainable timbers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) & locally sourced recycled timbers.

You can read more about the various types of FSC certified new & recycled timbers we work with here.

FSC certified new Australian Chestnut timber

Contact us here to discuss your new vanity project!

Sustainable & FSC Certified Timber

In Australia, we are lucky to have a wide range of beautiful and sustainable timbers available to us to create truly stunning furniture. At Bombora, we primarily use wood from the local Victorian Eucalyptus species of Messmate, Wormy Chestnut and Australian Chestnut to build our pieces of timber furniture.

We prefer to use these timbers as they are hard-wearing, have low travel miles and create a beautiful finish. We only use new timbers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to ensure they have been responsibly sourced.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.

American Oak

Australian Chestnut

American Walnut

Blackbutt

Messmate

Tasmanian Blackwood

Wormy Chestnut

FSC's rigorous standards address important environmental issues, including the maintenance of forest biodiversity, the protection of water catchments and habitat preservation for native wildlife. In Australia, this includes the protection of vulnerable species like the koala and rare and threatened species like the wedge-tailed eagle and their habitats as well as rare, threatened, or endangered ecosystems like old-growth forest.

FSC certified new Messmate

Sustainability and running an eco-responsible business is very important to us. In 2015 we launched our 1 piece = 1 tree initiative whereby we plant a tree for every piece of furniture that we create. We also have a staff planting day once a year in association with our local landcare group to regenerate our beautiful Surf Coast environment. 

In 2022, we installed a solar system which powers all the workshop machinery, lights, heating, cooling and computers without the use of fossil fuels.

You can read about the various types of sustainably harvested new & recycled timbers we work with here.

Our Team & Torquay Workshop

Bombora Custom Furniture are a family-owned Australian business run by husband & wife team, Luke and Alison Collins. Every piece of bespoke solid timber furniture is handcrafted with quality craftsmanship, eco responsibility & sustainability in mind. 

For the past 12 years, Bombora Custom Furniture have been developing & expanding their range of bespoke timber furniture on the Victorian Surf Coast. In late 2021, the Bombora workshop re-located to its new home in the Torquay business district. As a small business that strives to be sustainable & regenerative, we were able to implement a solar system that would allow our new space to be completely powered by renewable energy.

Bombora also continue to incorporate a ‘one piece – one tree’ policy as part of our eco responsible business practice. For every piece of furniture created, Fifteen Trees will plant one tree. These plantings help to reduce the environmental impact of freight and general equipment maintenance associated with running a business.

The Bombora team (& Jarrah, workshop hound!) in the new Torquay workshop

Every machine, light & computer at the Bombora workshop is powered with renewable energy!

When we’re not crafting furniture, we are catching waves!

Planning on a Surf Coast visit? Our Torquay showroom is open by appointment on Tuesday & Friday. You can book in an appointment here. Alternatively, we can book you in for a virtual visit via FaceTime / ZOOM!

Sustainability & eco longevity are very important to us! We love to use local native southern Australian hardwoods for their beauty, durability and low travel miles. Contact us to discuss the variety of recycled & FSC certified timbers we can source for your next custom furniture project!

Our showroom ‘Kiama’ vanity in sustainably harvested & FSC certified new Messmate timber. This bespoke vanity can also be constructed from other newly harvested timbers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) such as Australian Chestnut & American Oak.

Our Torquay workshop & showroom is located at 5/6 Boneyards Avenue, Torquay.

Photography by Stephanie Rooney

Introducing the Aireys Solid Timber Floating Vanity

Our latest ‘Aireys’ floating timber vanity is a versatile and contemporary vanity design, ideal for those looking to maximize storage as well as decorate their bathroom with a relaxed, coastal luxe aesthetic. The Aireys solid hardwood vanity features easy to use soft close cupboards with natural rattan woven panels and adjustable internal solid timber shelving. This bespoke vanity can be constructed from a variety of new harvested sustainable timbers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) & locally sourced recycled timbers.

We personalise the design of every hardwood timber vanity to suit our clients needs, focusing on quality craftsmanship and maximum functionality. Rather than compromising on design and practicality, we customise the internal structures of your bespoke timber vanity to suit your plumbing and optimise storage space.

Aireys Floating Timber Vanity - FSC certified new American Oak & Natural Rattan Panels

FSC certified new American Oak

We primarily use recycled timber from the local Victorian Eucalyptus species of Messmate but can also source newly harvested timber that has been imported and certified by the Forest Stewardship council (FSC) such as American Oak and American Walnut.

Aireys Floating Timber Vanity - FSC certified new American Oak & Natural Rattan Panels

All of our solid timber furniture receives an Osmo natural polyx oil & wax matte finish, which provides a nourishing layer of protection. The wax is applied to the surface of the timber & creates a breathable layer that is resistant to moisture / stains. The wax finish not only provides protection to the surface but also allows the timber to adapt to changing moisture levels in the air. You can read more about Osmo using the link here.

You can contact us to discuss your custom timber vanity project here.

Solid Timber Cabinetry - Torquay Project

We recently collaborated with local Surf Coast clients to design a range of bespoke items for their beautiful property in Torquay, Victoria. We worked together to design & install solid FSC certified new Wormy Chestnut timber kitchen, entertainment & study cabinetry. Sustainable, locally sourced materials were were prioritised throughout this mindful renovation to compliment the surrounding coastal landscape.

Wormy Chestnut is a collection of newly harvested Eucalyptus species including Messmate, Silvertop Ash and Cuttail. Similar to Messmate, this timber shows evidence of the harsh Australian climate with regular exposure to drought, strong winds, fire and flood. Wormy Chestnut typically features gum pockets and veins as well as subtle small holes / black features from ambrosia beetles and pin hole borers.

Wormy Chestnut timber is a hard wearing and durable timber species, ideal for furniture making. It is also sustainably harvested, budget friendly and FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council). With character filled sap lines, black markings and pin holes, Wormy Chestnut has the look of a recycled Messmate timber without the additional costs!

We love to work together with clients, architects & interior designers to create beautiful, well considered & functional spaces…contact us here to discuss your next custom furniture / joinery project!

Photography - Stephanie Rooney

Solid Timber Shaving Cabinets

Each solid timber shaving cabinet is custom made & designed to suit your space. We can include a rebate for you to install LED lighting or a cutout for a handy powerpoint!

We primarily use recycled timber from the local Victorian Eucalyptus species of Messmate and prefer to work with timbers that are hard wearing, have low travel miles & are readily available recycled. When requested, we can also source newly harvested timber that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship council (FSC) such as American Oak and Wormy Chestnut.

Iluka Solid Messmate Timber Shaving Cabinet

Solid recycled Messmate timber frame

A timber frame shaving cabinet is the perfect accompaniment to your solid timber vanity.  As well as adding another timber element to your bathroom, a shaving cabinet creates lots of very useful storage. 

Kiama Solid Timber Shaving Cabinet

Kiama Solid Timber Shaving Cabinet

Yamba Solid Blackbutt Timber Shaving Cabinet

Valla Solid Recycled Messmate Timber Shaving Cabinet & Vanity

Each timber shaving cabinet is designed and made to order to ensure the perfect fit for your space!

Iluka Solid Australian Chestnut Shaving Cabinet

You can contact us here to discuss your solid timber shaving cabinet project!

Solid Timber Vanities With Undermount Basins

One of the many things to consider when creating a new look for your bathroom is firstly what style of vanity to select and then what style of basin to go with it! If maximising storage is high on your agenda, then we suggest choosing a bench mounted basin.

Iluka Vanity with above counter basins

However, if you prefer the look of an undermount basin, then there are a few details worth thinking about … so please read on!

Tathra Vanity with a 20mm thick Stone Ambassador top (& above counter basin)

If you have your heart set on an undermount basin, we recommend you also go with a stone topped vanity. Moisture can seep in between the area where a timber topped surface meets the basin, which can cause damage over time. Stone provides a worry free, moisture safe, long lasting and easy to clean surface for areas of high use! We love to use options from the Stone Ambassador range. You can read more about this product here.

Iluka Vanity - Cupboards (& Drawers)

An undermount basin essentially sits inside a vanity, meaning there is no way you can have a functional drawer directly underneath. To solve this issue, we can configure the vanity to have cupboards instead of drawers located directly underneath or a fixed panel to achieve a similar look to a drawer. Drawers are of course fine to have in the lower part of the vanity.

All of our vanities are custom made to order, so feel free to run you ideas past us, we will always check with the workshop team to advise on what is the best solution for each and every one of your projects in the early planning stages. We have created all sorts of vanities in the past, with a myriad of different basins and internal configurations!

Once a project has been discussed and our quote accepted, our head furniture maker considers all technical requirements before getting started on your design sketch. Luke sends drawings for your approval before the very first piece of timber is cut. This involvement during the entire process ensures that your custom made vanity is not only beautiful but always functional!

Contact us to discuss your new custom vanity project here!

Fifteen Trees Update - Sustainability & Eco Responsible Business Practice

For the past six years Bombora Custom Furniture has incorporated a ‘one piece – one tree’ policy as part of our business practice. For every piece of furniture created, Fifteen Trees will plant one tree. These plantings help to reduce the environmental impact of freight and general equipment maintenance associated with running a business.

2021 saw another 100 trees planted for Bombora at Bellarine Peninsula in a protected Ramsar wetland and threatened Coastal Saltmarsh vegetation site. Providing productive habitats for a wide range of species, including migratory shorebirds, plus supporting commercial and recreational fishing, Australia’s mangroves and saltmarshes are ecologically important ecosystems linking the land and sea.

In addition to our 1 piece = 1 tree initiative, the staff from Bombora Custom Furniture spend one day every year assisting our local Landcare branch.  Landcare is a joint collaboration between community, government and business to protect and repair our environment…our local branch of dedicated volunteers have been doing fantastic work in regenerating the deep creek, spring creek and Jan Juc creek waterways and assisting with the replacement of weeds throughout the dunes and local parks. You can see the progress of our initial plantings in 2015 below…

2015 Landcare Planting - Torquay Spring Creek

Read more about the Fifteen Trees inititative & ways companies (& individuals) can reduce their carbon footprint here.

Kiama Floating Solid Timber Vanity

The Kiama is a versatile and practical vanity design, ideal for those looking to maxismise storage as well as decorate their bathroom with curated displays. The Kiama solid hardwood vanity features easy to use, shadowline finger pull drawers as well as an open shelf for storing and displaying your bathroom essentials.

Kiama Vanity - Recycled Messmate timber

Kiama Vanity - New harvested American Walnut timber

Kiama Vanity - New harvested Australian Chestnut timber with a custom 20mm thick stone top

Kiama Vanity & Shaving Cabinet - New harvested Australian Chestnut

We personalise the design of every hardwood timber vanity to suit our clients needs, focusing on quality craftsmanship and maximum functionality. Rather than compromising on design and practicality, we customise the internal structures of your bespoke timber vanity to suit your plumbing and optimise storage space. You can read more about the internal structure options here.

Solid timber internal structures

You can also choose the overall look / configuration of your hardwood Kiama vanity to suit your space…

Your bespoke Kiama vanity can be constructed from a variety of locally sourced recycled timbers (Messmate / Blackbutt) as well as other newly harvested timbers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship council (FSC) such as Australian Chestnut & American Oak.

Kiama Vanity - New harvested Australian Chestnut

We can also create a Kiama solid timber shaving cabinet to match your vanity!

Kiama Solid Timber Shaving Cabinet - New harvested Australian Chestnut

Yamba Floating Timber Vanity

The Yamba is an all in one ready to go hardwood floating vanity that includes an Omvivo bench top and integrated basin. The Yamba vanity is available in fixed sizes / configurations and features soft close drawers and shadowline finger-pull handles to create a sleek, contemporary look. The internal aspects of the vanity are created from white melamine and can be custom made to suit your plumbing!

Yamba Solid Timber Vanity & Shaving Cabinet - Select grade new Blackbutt timber

White melamine internal structures

The Yamba configuration is available in the below set sizes -

Mini

dimensions : 470mm w x 300mm d x 360mm h

configuration : 1 x drawer

options : basin offset to right or left with or without taphole

price : $2,145

Small

dimensions : 700mm w x 450mm d x 400mm h

configuration : 1 x drawer

options : basin offset to right or left with or without taphole

price : $2,545

Medium

dimensions : 1000mm w x 450mm d x 400mm h

configuration : 2 x drawers

options : basin centre or offset to right or left with or without taphole

price : $2,995

Large

dimensions : 1400mm w x 450mm d x 400mm h

configuration : 2 x drawers

options : double basins with or without taphole

price : $3,595

Yamba Vanity - New harvested Australian Chestnut

The Yamba vanity can be created from your choice of recycled or FSC certified new timber…you can read more about the various timbers we work with here.

Yamba Vanity - Select grade new Blackbutt

The Omvivo Neo top is a solid surface that is hard wearing and easy to care for. You can read more about the Omvivo range and download the product specification sheets here.

Omvivo Neo 1400 Basin

We can also create a Yamba solid timber shaving cabinet to match your vanity!

Yamba Shaving Cabinet - Select grade new Blackbutt

Ballina Solid Timber Floating Vanity

The Ballina vanity was designed for maximum storage! This bespoke timber vanity features soft close drawers and shadowline finger-pull handles to create a sleek and simple look. We personalise the design of every hardwood timber vanity to suit our clients needs, focusing on quality craftsmanship and maximum functionality.

Ballina vanity - Sustainably harvested new American Oak

Ballina vanity - Sustainably harvested new American Oak

Rather than comrpomising on design and practicality, we customise the internal structures of your bathroom timber vanity to suit your plumbing / basin and optimise storage space. You can also modify the configuration of your hardwood vanity to suit your preferred quantity and size of drawers.

The internal structures of your hardwood timber vanity can be created from solid timber or white melamine depending on budget and preference. You can read more about the internal structure options here.

White melamine internal structures

The Ballina vanity (seen below) was constructed from sustainably harvested FSC certified American Oak timber. The subtle, straw blonde swirling grains of the oak timber are suited to both contemporary or classic bathroom aesthetic / colour palettes. American Oak is a hard wearing, durable timber with mostly straight, textured grains that create a subtle and elegant appearance. You can read about the other types of sustainably harvested new & recycled timbers we work with here.

Sustainably harvested new American Oak

We also stock a range of quality New Form concrete basins which pair beautifully with our solid timber vanities! You can read more here.

Iluka Floating Solid Timber Vanity

Made from locally sourced recycled Messmate hardwood timber, the Iluka floating timber vanity is a timeless and versatile bathroom vanity design. The warmth and texture of character filled Messmate timber compliment both contemporary and traditional bathroom colour palettes / configurations.

‘Iluka’ floating timber vanity in recycled Messmate timber

The Iluka solid timber vanity features soft close drawers and shadowline finger-pull handles to create a sleek and simple look. We personalise the design of every hardwood timber vanity to suit our clients needs, focusing on quality craftsmanship and maximum functionality.

The ‘Iluka’ vanity features shadowline finger pull drawers with soft close drawer runners

Rather than compomising on design and practicality, we customise the internal structures of your bespoke timber vanity to suit your plumbing / basin and optimise storage space. The internal structures of your hardwood timber vanity can be created from solid timber or white melamine depending on budget and preference. You can read more about the internal structure options here.

Solid timber internal structures

White melamine internal structures

You can also choose the overall look & configuration of your hardwood vanity such as drawers, cupboards or open shelving.

We can create your vanity to suit your preferred type of recycled or FSC certified new timber. The ‘Iluka’ vanity pictured below was constructed from character filled recycled Messmate. A quintessential piece of Messmate timber is heavily featured with beautiful sap lines, gum veins and well defined rings. We prefer to use timbers that are hard wearing, have low travel miles & are readily available recycled. When requested, we also use newly harvested timber that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship council (FSC) such as American Oak and Wormy Chestnut. You can read more about the other types of recycled & sustainably harvested timbers we work with here.

Locally sourced recycled Messmate timber

Read more about the Iluka floating timber vanity here or contact us to discuss your custom vanity project here.

Custom Solid Timber Vanities with a Stone Top

All of our solid timber vanity designs can be customised to include either a 20mm or 40mm thick stone top. Durable and functional, a stone top vanity is a practical and low maintenance (family friendly!) option. We can source either 20mm or 40mm thick engineered stone to suit your aesthetic and budget…we base our stone pricing on the Stone Ambassador ‘Pearl White’ or ‘White Burst’ colours but can obtain a quote for alternative colours / brands from our stone mason if preferred.

Stone Ambassador surfaces are materials composed of 93% natural quartz and are manufactured using advanced technology to create the most natural looking surfaces available in engineered stone. Stone Ambassador gives you the natural beauty of stone but with a harder surface. Quartz stone is known for its endurance and tough combination of minerals, therefore Stone Ambassador offers superior durability and the practical benefits of being: – chip resistant – chemical resistant – non porous – mould and mildew resistant – heat resistant – scratch resistant – stain resistant.

Stone Ambassador engineered stone requires minimal maintenance & requires no more than warm, soapy water & a microfiber cloth to clean!

Tathra Vanity - Recycled Messmate - Stone Ambassador Top

You can read more about our ‘Tathra’ floating timber vanity design which features a Stone Ambassador top here.

Solid Timber Door Maintenance

There is nothing more beautiful than the texture and warmth of a solid timber door to greet you on arrival!

They have a weight and solidity that canot be matched by a hollow door, and the tone and grain of solid natural timber is timeless in its attraction.

Jarrah, Red Gum and Ironbark are perfect for front door positions with full sun and water exposure, but if you have an undercover and protected area, any hardwood timber can be used to create the door of you dreams!

Once you have you door in situ, it’s important to keep it well maintained to protect against the elements. Timber that is left untreated can grey off over time, dry out and eventually crack, ruining both the look and longevity of the door.

We recommend that if your door is located in a well protected area, then a top up coat of Osmo UV-Protection Oil can be painted on with a quality brush at the first signs of greying of the timber. Our workshop team advise that 2 coats are best, applied to both sides of your door. On a 2 coat application, the UV Protection Oils block the greying process of the timber by a UV protection factor of 12, when compared with untreated timber. All untreated exterior timber will grey off over time, but UV Protection oil has been developed to slow the greying process. Due to the high level of UV rays that we have in Australia, the clear UV Protection Oils have a lifespan of 4 - 6 months for timber in fully exposed weather conditions, and 12-18 months in areas that are totally weather protected.

This is an example of a door showing weather damage. Areas of the exposed timber have oxidised and look patchy and greyish in tone, the rest of the door looks very dry…. the owners were not sure if a finish had ever been applied to it, and got in touch with us for some help!

Our Head furniture maker Luke has recommended that a door that is in trouble like this will need to be sanded down to remove any marks, with nothing higher than 180 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander. Then 2 coats of the Osmo UV-Protection Oil can be painted on following the grain direction. It’s best to get a professional to help with this to achieve a smooth finish…

This is the beautiful double door entrance to our Torquay Showroom, crafted from high feature recycled Messmate.

This is the Osmo UV-Protection Oil, created from a blend of natural oils and waxes which is a fabulous product in many ways. It has a low satin sheen, and is biocide free which means it is safe to use internally on timber doors as well as timber window frames. It can also be used with confidence on outdoor dining furniture, where food is shared and kids play :)

You can visit our shop HERE to view more information on this product and you read more about Solid Timber Doors HERE.

If you would like any other help with caring for your timber doors please send us an email and we will be glad to assist: info@bomboracustomfurniture.com.au

The Osmo Maintenance Kit - Caring for Osmo Polyx Finished Furniture

We have put together an Osmo Maintenance Kit containing 3 key items required to keep your new furniture looking beautiful for years to come! We recommend that all our customers purchase one of these kits to arrive with or soon after their new Bombora furniture does, so that they have what they need on hand and conveniently ready for use. Regular maintenance will protect and nourish the timber, and maintain the beautiful surface finish indefinitely.

The Osmo Spray Cleaner is perfect for daily wipe downs of all Osmo Polyx treated timber furniture to remove dust, dirt, finger prints or any other day to day mess. For high use areas like dining tables or vanities in regular use, we advice a quick treatment with the Liquid Wax Cleaner every 3 months or so to keep the timber water resistant, nourished and protected from stains. For TV cabinets or shelves that do not get a lot of traffic, then a treatment every 6-12 months will keep the timber protected and in great condition. The process of cleaning and waxing the timber is very straightforward, as shown in the steps below….

All you need are these 3 items. The entire process is very quick and easy! An old tea towel or kitchen cloth will be useful for the initial spray and wipe down process…..

First step - is to turn the nozzle to the on position, and spray the cleaner directly onto your timber surface. Then give the furniture a quick rub over with a lint free cloth to remove any surface dust or dirt. The Osmo Spray Cleaner has been especially designed for everyday wipe downs, it is gentle on the skin, free of solvents or fumes and leaves the timber surface clean without removing oils or waxes, or drying the timber out.

Once your spray bottle is nearing empty, you can purchase the Osmo Wash and Care Concentrate to make up many more litres of this handy product and simply refill your spray bottle!

Second step - once the timber surface is dry, you can proceed to apply the Liquid Wax Cleaner, formulated for removing tough stains and nourishing timber. Give the tin a good shake, and apply a small amount of the wax with the microfibre cloth included in the kit, and evenly rub all over the surface of your timber furniture. If there are any areas showing wear or marks, give them an extra rub with some more wax.

Allow 30-40 minutes for the wax to settle on the surface of your furniture before use. Thats it, your done!

This is a close up image of our showroom desk before care. This beautiful recycled Messmate desk is in daily use and there are a few minor stains, some light scratches and areas of dry looking timber where the sun shines across the back of the desk in the afternoons…

The results after treatment are very pleasing! The desk looks instantly revitalized with a regular tone and an enhancement of grain patterns. The light surface scratches have faded away with only a couple of deep scratches still visible but much less so than before. The dry feel of the timber has gone. The desk is left with a slight matt satin sheen with the surface feeling silky smooth.

Visit our shop HERE to view all the Osmo products we use ourselves and highly recommend!

Outdoor Furniture Maintenance & Care

We get many requests to make outdoor dining settings at Bombora, and just as many questions from previous customers about how to best maintain the timber on their outdoor furniture. With the Festive Season fast approaching, and more reason than ever to be enjoying outdoor dining on sunny afternoons, now is a great time to give your outdoor furniture a little TLC.

All of our timber furniture created for use outdoors is coated with Osmo UV Protection Oil before delivery to our customers. This ensures that the surface is kept water resistant and the timber is protected through the environmental changes it is exposed to such as heat, humidity, rain and direct sunlight.

However, its the ongoing care and attention you give to your furniture that will ensure not just longevity but also an improvement in the look and feel of the timber, with a lovely patina developing over time.

We recently caught up with Luke, our Head Furniture maker, and had a chat about the steps involved in caring for outdoor timber the right way, to ensure it lasts and looks great for generations to come.

His first bit of advice was if your table is showing signs of neglect, don’t delay!

Napisan can be used to give the surface a good clean. Firstly spray down the surface with a high pressure cleaner to remove the worst of the dust and dirt. Mix up a cap full of Napisan in a litre of water and brush onto the surface. Use a high pressure cleaner to rinse off the product.  Its best to avoid sanding the surface if possible as this tends to push the dirt into the grain rather than removing it. 

Ensure that the surface has been cleaned properly and allowed to fully dry, this may take up to 2 days in cold cloudy weather. 

Use a good quality paintbrush to apply the UV Protection Oil in the direction of the grain. 1 coat should be sufficient.   

The product should be dry in 12 hours and ready for use.

Luke has recommended that fully exposed furniture that regularly bakes in the Westerly sun, may need a coat of UV oil up to 4 times per year. If your setting is protected under cover, then just keep a good watch and at the first signs of greying of the timber or dryness, re-coat with UV Oil. You may only need to re-coat every 6-12 months in this case, depending on usage. Not only will the Osmo UV Oil protect the timber from colour change, but it will prevent cracking and drying, reduce the appearance of fine scratches and enhance stain resistance.

A little bit of care here and there will ensure your outdoor setting continues to be the beautiful centrepiece of your backyard celebrations for many Summers to come!

You can visit our online store HERE for more information on Osmo UV Oil.

Osmo Wash & Care - Solid Timber Furniture Maintenance

The Osmo Wash and Care Concentrate is our new favourite product! Its a non-toxic cleaner concentrate, that allows you to top up your Osmo Spray Cleaner bottle or re-purpose your own recycled bottle into a spray cleaner for everyday use, that will last for ages.

Perfect for everyday cleaning and care - especially developed for timber surfaces that have previously been treated with Osmo Polyx-Oil. The spray gently cleans without removing the timbers oils & waxes. The water-soluble ingredients prevent streaks and will not dry out the surface of your furniture. The natural based soaps in this product are especially mild on skin, free of dyes & fragrance, solvent & fume free and biodegradable.

We love how economical this product is! Mix 1 capful (15ml) of Wash & Care with 1 litre of water for an easy and environmentally friendly way to care for your furniture. The concentrate comes in a 1litre bottle, so it will make up many litres of cleaning spray once diluted…..

Everyday care with the right product protects and maintains the finish of timber and prevents the surface from drying out. We use this product regularly at Bombora in our showroom and homes and know that you will also love using it in yours! Visit our shop here to view a range of Osmo maintenance products.

Introducing our 'Fairhaven' Solid Timber Dining Table

Our latest dining table design ‘Fairhaven’ features bespoke solid timber legs with a beautiful, solid recycled Australian Messmate hardwood top. Rich in warm brown & cream tones, recycled Messmate is known for its swirling grains & frequent sap lines making for a character filled timber.

Designed by Luke, our head furniture maker, especially for a new client to accomodate the high arms and wide seats of her existing dining chairs. Luke came up with a table design that not only looked beautiful, but with the sub-frame hidden down the centre of the table, there was enough room to comfortably accomodate the high arms of the chairs when tucked beneath.

The careful placement of the chunky square legs allows for 2 regular sized chairs at either end of the table if required when hosting a crowd, along with 3-4 seats down either side of the table. The modern yet timeless design of the iconic Basket Dining Chair would work beautifully for these occasions!

The Fairhaven features a durable & beautiful 40mm thick solid Australian Messmate hardwood top. You can also choose from our range of other recycled & sustainably harvested new timbers here.

Each Fairhaven dining table is custom made to suit your space & style of chairs … shown here is the exposed tenon join, and the central sub-frame, which allows for high arm chairs and maximum seating around the table.

You can read more about our new ‘Fairhaven’ design & other solid timber dining table designs here. We also stock a range of quality modern dining chairs that combine beautifully with all our dining tables … read more here.

Photography - Stephanie Rooney

Introducing the 'Valla' Solid Floating Timber Vanity

We recently collaborated with local Surf Coast artist Lauren Barton to design some striking pieces of solid timber furniture for her home in Bellbrae. One of our favourite items was the beautiful Valla vanity which features open shelving on either side of the central storage drawers. Not only a visually appealing way to keep bathroom essentials on hand, but a practical way to maximise storage space!

Sustainably harvested new Messmate timber (Eucalyptus obliqua) is widespread in the southeastern regions of Australia and can grow up to 90m tall in a wide range of soils. A quintessential piece of character filled Messmate timber features gum veins, well defined rings and a course grain. New Messmate timber is also a very cost effective / budget friendly option for furniture making as newly harvested timbers generally require less work (than recycled timbers) at the timber yard (removal of nails etc.) prior to dispatch!

The shadowline finger-pull handles of the ‘Valla’ vanity create a sleek & simple look, and the soft close drawers are a pleasure to use. All of our vanities are custom made to suit your plumbing & the internal structures can be created to suit your preferred basin placement as well as maximise storage space!

We love the contrasting textures of the silky smooth finished timber juxtaposed with the dimpled exterior of the basin. A truly artisitic combination!

Contact us here to discuss bringing your own bathroom dreams to life….

Read more about our ‘Valla’ solid timber vanity design here

Photography - Stephanie Rooney