Configured standard
Select an existing model and confirm available size, finish, basin, hardware, lighting or packing options.
Best when speed and repeatability matter more than a unique construction.
Specification-led customisation
Custom Bathroom Product Development, From Brief to Frozen Specification
Turn a drawing, room schedule or product reference into a manufacturable bathroom specification. ArcQuay coordinates feasibility review, engineering revisions, samples, approval records, quality checkpoints and packing instructions.
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Feasibility before promiseMaterials, process, quantity and timing reviewed together
Drawings before toolingDimensions and interfaces approved in writing
Sample before releaseAppearance, function and workmanship compared
Revisions stay traceableChanges recorded against an approved baseline
Choose the right level of change
Custom does not have to mean starting from zero
The most reliable route usually preserves proven elements and changes only what creates value for the buyer, room or destination market.
Semi-custom platform
Adapt a proven product architecture through agreed dimensional, material, finish, storage or feature changes.
Best when the brief needs differentiation without unnecessary engineering risk.
Engineered development
Assess a broader design, interface or performance brief with new drawings, prototypes, components or tooling.
Accepted only after feasibility, cost, validation and ownership questions are clear.
Translate design intent into six specification groups
- Dimensions and layoutOverall size, drawer and door arrangement, basin position, plumbing zones, mounting and service access.
- Construction and materialsSubstrate, frame, top, basin, mirror, edge treatment, backing and moisture-exposure assumptions.
- Finish and appearanceColour standard, sheen, texture, grain direction, visible gaps and acceptable natural variation.
- Hardware and functionHinges, runners, handles, storage accessories, controls, lighting and replaceable components.
- Installation interfacesFixing points, wall condition, electrical or plumbing connection, clearances and installer responsibilities.
- Packaging and identificationProtection method, accessory pack, labels, manuals, carton marks, barcodes and project-room references.
Product starting points
Begin with the closest proven product family
Catalogue links establish the conversation. The final approved model may differ after feasibility, drawing and sample review.
A useful brief describes the room as well as the product
When relevant, send plan and elevation drawings, product schedules and connection details. Mark unknown information instead of filling gaps with assumptions.
Send files with your project briefUse environment
Residential, hospitality or commercial use; wet-area exposure; expected cleaning and maintenance; accessibility or user constraints.
Dimensional control
Room and opening dimensions, finished-floor references, wall build-up, plumbing, power, fixing zones and allowable tolerances.
Performance priorities
Load, storage, lighting, moisture, finish, service life, replacement access and any buyer-defined test criteria.
Commercial limits
Quantity, target budget range, required delivery window, sample deadline and costs that must be separated in the quotation.
Engineering change workflow
Seven steps protect the approved design from assumption drift
The sequence can be adjusted by project, but the approval boundary should remain visible at every stage.
- 01
Capture the design input
Consolidate drawings, reference images, room schedules, performance requirements, quantities and destination-market inputs.
- 02
Review feasibility and risks
Identify conflicts, unknowns, material limits, process constraints, tooling needs and evidence still required.
- 03
Issue a coordinated proposal
Present the intended construction, dimensions, options, exclusions, commercial assumptions and development route.
- 04
Approve drawings before making
Check product dimensions, interfaces, mounting, access, component position and revision number.
- 05
Review prototype or sample
Compare appearance, fit, operation, workmanship and packing against a written sample checklist.
- 06
Close changes and freeze the specification
Resolve deviations, update controlled documents and obtain written approval for the production baseline.
- 07
Apply QA and packing controls
Use the frozen references for agreed checks, deviation reporting, carton identification and shipment handover.
Specification architecture
Each decision needs one controlled home
The exact document set varies by product. These records reduce contradictions between quotation, drawing, sample and packaging.
| Decision | Primary record | Evidence at approval |
|---|---|---|
| Size and interface | Dimensioned drawing with revision | Buyer markup closed and signed-off version retained |
| Material and construction | Product specification or bill of materials | Named grade, thickness, component or approved equivalent rule |
| Colour and texture | Finish reference and sample register | Physical sample, colour code and acceptable variation note |
| Function | Feature schedule and sample checklist | Operation demonstrated and deviations recorded |
| Quality acceptance | Inspection plan | Check method, sampling basis and acceptance criteria |
| Installation and packing | Instruction, accessory list and packing specification | Contents, protection, labels and responsibility boundaries confirmed |
No silent substitutions under an approved revision
A component shortage or buyer request may require a change, but urgency does not remove the need for review. A proposed substitution should identify the reason, affected models, functional or visual difference, document impact, cost and timing.
- Open a change recordIdentify the current baseline and the requested or proposed variation.
- Provide comparison evidenceUse updated drawings, samples, data or images appropriate to the risk.
- Obtain written dispositionApprove, reject or request further validation before implementation.
- Update downstream recordsRevise the specification, sample register, QA plan and packing instruction where affected.
Quality planning
Inspection criteria should be written before the first bulk unit is judged
Custom work benefits from risk-based checkpoints: incoming material or colour verification, first-unit review, in-process dimensional checks, function checks, appearance checks and packing verification as relevant.
The sample, drawing and specification should define acceptance together. If a requirement cannot be measured consistently, the team should agree a visual reference, test method or tolerance before release.
See how brand and repeat-order records are managedCustom development FAQ
Can you manufacture directly from our inspiration image?
An image is useful for design direction but usually does not define dimensions, construction, interfaces, materials or acceptance criteria. It must be converted into an approved specification and drawing before production.
Can an existing product be made in a different size?
Often it can be assessed, but a size change may affect proportions, load, drawer systems, basin fit, mirror lighting, tooling, packaging and minimum quantity. Feasibility is confirmed model by model.
When is a prototype or sample required?
The need depends on novelty and risk. New construction, dimensions, finishes, functions or interfaces normally require stronger physical validation than a packaging-only change.
Who owns custom drawings or tooling?
Ownership, use rights, storage, maintenance and future access should be agreed commercially before paid development or tooling begins. They should not be assumed from the word “custom.”
How are changes handled after sample approval?
The impact is assessed and the affected records are revised. Production should not follow an informal request that conflicts with the approved drawing, sample or specification.
Bring the real constraints
Request a Feasibility ReviewTurn your room schedule or product idea into a reviewable development brief
Send drawings, dimensions, reference images, quantities, destination, target timing and non-negotiable requirements. Unknowns can be identified and closed through the review process.