Inspiration

The bath is more than a functional piece of furniture, it’s now one of the most decorative and fundamental elements of the modern bathroom. If you’re wondering how to find the right bath, start with the shape and size of your bathroom. Larger rooms give you the luxury of designing any layout you want, whereas small bathrooms will focus your thinking. There’s still a huge variety of designs to fit into compact spaces including many designer styles too. Whatever the space, think bath.

Acrylic

Most popular bath material throughout the UK Easy to transport and install thanks to its lightweight properties Good heat retention Excellent value for money and cost-effective Warmer (than steel) to the touch Non-porous: easy to clean and remove scratches Commonly used throughout the UK Stronger and more durable than acrylic Resilient and almost impossible to scratch Whilst cold to touch, they are warmer in use than acrylic baths Its chemical and UV light resistant properties prevent discolouring As a 100% recyclable material, steel is an eco-friendly choice

Steel

This simple, rectangular bath is typical of the style found in many homes today. With the taps installed at one end, this style provides a single backrest for comfort. As a popular design, they come in numerous sizes for a wide variety of bathroom spaces.

This style usually has centrally-mounted taps, leaving both ends free for use as backrests, or providing a generous bathing space. These baths are also ideal for families who want to bathe children together.

This style of bath is perfect for those short on space who still want the option of showering or bathing. Families can bathe their children, and still have the efficiency of showering for themselves, even in a cramped bathroom. A bathscreen will also be required with a showerbath.

The epitome of luxury, these baths create a real statement of sophistication in your bathroom. They require considerable space, which is why they’re less common in the UK, and they can be sorted into two types: vintage and modern. Vintage designs tend to be slipper shaped or roll top and often stand on claws whereas the modern type are thin-rimmed, double-ended and sit neatly on the floor.

So simply choose your material, pick your preferred type and then browse our huge range of styles and sizes to find your perfect bath from p145