Guides & Ideas

Lucca Round wall hung toilet in a bright modern bathroom
Wall Hung Toilets: How They Work, Sizes and Prices
A wall hung toilet hides the cistern in the wall and leaves the floor clear. We explain frames and flush plates, pros and cons, rimless pans, sizes for small rooms... Read more...
Carron Omega offset corner bath in a bathroom
Corner Baths: UK Guide to Sizes, Prices and Layouts
A corner bath fits into the corner of the room, in a square or offset shape. We compare sizes, prices, acrylic vs Carronite, whirlpool versions and whether a corner bath... Read more...
Fitted Wardrobes in Birmingham: Styles, Cost and Design Process
Fitted Wardrobes in Birmingham: Styles, Cost and Design Process
How fitted, sliding and freestanding wardrobes compare, how corner wardrobes work, what affects the cost and how our free consultation and design process works. Read more...
Washstands and Console Basins UK: Sizes, Finishes and Prices
Washstands and Console Basins UK: Sizes, Finishes and Prices
What a washstand and a console basin are, how they compare with pedestals and vanity units, and our range with real sizes, finishes and prices. Read more...
Painted Slipper Baths and Coloured Roll Top Baths: UK Guide
Painted Slipper Baths and Coloured Roll Top Baths: UK Guide
Which of our acrylic and cast iron baths can be painted or ordered in colour, what a painted finish involves, colour ideas and how to look after a painted bath. Read more...
Walk-In Shower Screens: Sizes, Glass and Styles Explained
Walk-In Shower Screens: Sizes, Glass and Styles Explained
What a walk-in shower screen is, which width and glass thickness to choose, frameless vs framed styles, and how to stop splashing with return panels, trays or a wetroom floor. Read more...
Cast Iron Baths UK: Roll Top, Slipper and Double Ended Guide
Cast Iron Baths UK: Roll Top, Slipper and Double Ended Guide
A buying guide to our Imperial cast iron baths: shapes, sizes and prices, feet and finish options, painting, floor checks and taps. Read more...
Mini Freestanding Baths: The Smallest Sizes We Sell
Mini Freestanding Baths: The Smallest Sizes We Sell
Our smallest freestanding bath is the 1350mm Jena roll top slipper bath. See every small freestanding bath we sell, how to measure and what to choose if space is tight. Read more...
Bathroom Mirrors Without Lights: Non-Illuminated Mirror Guide
Bathroom Mirrors Without Lights: Non-Illuminated Mirror Guide
Why a bathroom mirror without lights can be the better choice, with sizes, shapes, frames and prices from our non-illuminated range. Read more...
Roll Top Bath With Shower: Can You Have One, and How?
Roll Top Bath With Shower: Can You Have One, and How?
You can have a shower with a roll top bath using a bath shower mixer, a floor-standing mixer or an overhead shower with a curtain. Here is how each works,... Read more...
Bath Materials UK: Acrylic, Steel, Cast Iron or Composite?
Bath Materials UK: Acrylic, Steel, Cast Iron or Composite?
A plain comparison of acrylic, Carronite reinforced acrylic, enamelled steel, cast iron and stone composite baths, covering weight, warmth, durability, price and which we stock. Read more...
Quadrant Shower Enclosures: Sizes, Doors and Trays Explained
Quadrant Shower Enclosures: Sizes, Doors and Trays Explained
A plain guide to quadrant and offset quadrant shower enclosures: standard sizes, sliding or hinged doors, matching curved trays, heights and finishes. Read more...
Back to Wall Baths: UK Guide to Sizes, Taps and Showers
Back to Wall Baths: UK Guide to Sizes, Taps and Showers
A back to wall bath gives you the look of a freestanding bath with one flat side against the wall. We compare sizes, prices, taps and shower options, including corner... Read more...
Magnifying Mirror for Bathroom: Wall Mounted Options Explained
Magnifying Mirror for Bathroom: Wall Mounted Options Explained
How to choose a wall mounted magnifying mirror for the bathroom, from magnification and arms to lit models, safe wiring and mounting height. Read more...
Acrylic Freestanding Baths UK: Roll Top, Slipper and Boat Guide
Acrylic Freestanding Baths UK: Roll Top, Slipper and Boat Guide
What acrylic and Lucite freestanding baths are, the roll top, slipper, boat and double ended shapes available, and how to spot a good-quality acrylic bath, with real prices from our... Read more...
How Much Does a Jacuzzi Bath Cost in the UK?
How Much Does a Jacuzzi Bath Cost in the UK?
What a jacuzzi bath costs in the UK, from the bath and jet system to panels, installation and running costs, with real prices from our Carron whirlpool range. Read more...
Corner bath with Jacuzzi and Chromotherapy lighting
Are Jacuzzi Baths Worth It? Honest Pros and Cons
Are jacuzzi baths worth the money? An honest look at the pros and cons of a whirlpool bath, who it suits, and what to check before you buy. Read more...
How to clean a jacuzzi bath
How to Clean a Jacuzzi Bath and Its Jets
A simple routine for cleaning a jacuzzi bath and its jets, plus everyday care, which bath products to avoid and how to keep a whirlpool bath hygienic. Read more...
Carron Celsius whirlpool jacuzzi bath
Jacuzzi Bath vs Whirlpool Bath: What's the Difference?
A jacuzzi bath and a whirlpool bath are the same thing. Here is where the name comes from, and how whirlpool baths differ from air spa baths, hot tubs and... Read more...
Carron whirlpool jacuzzi bath
Freestanding Jacuzzi Baths: What You Need to Know
Yes, you can have a freestanding jacuzzi bath. Sizes, prices and what to plan for, from the electrics and pump access to floor loading and taps. Read more...
Regent Console Basin & Ceramic Legs shown in a bathroom setting
Bathroom Renovation Cost in Birmingham: What Affects the Price
What really drives bathroom renovation cost, from layout changes and tiling to electrics and waste removal, plus typical ranges and how to budget with confidence. Read more...
Showerwall Breccia Marble effect shower wall panels
Shower Wall Panels vs Tiles: An Honest Comparison
Grout-free shower panels or traditional tiles? We compare the two on cleaning, installation, cost, looks and longevity to help you decide. Read more...
Ambiance luxury vinyl flooring in a grey herringbone pattern
LVT vs Tiles: Which Is Best for Kitchens and Bathrooms?
Luxury vinyl tile or porcelain? We compare LVT vs tiles on warmth, underfloor heating, water resistance, fitting and repairs for kitchens and bathrooms. Read more...
Ca' Pietra Ascoli porcelain tiles in Avorio
Porcelain vs Ceramic Tiles: Which Should You Choose?
Porcelain and ceramic tiles look alike but behave differently. Here's how they compare on water absorption, strength, slip resistance, fitting and cost. Read more...
JT Ellis Latimer beaded shaker kitchen in Indigo
Shaker vs Handleless Kitchen: Which Suits Your Home?
Shaker or handleless? We compare the two kitchen styles on looks, cleaning, everyday practicality and cost, with examples from the JT Ellis ranges. Read more...
Rousham Cast Iron Freestanding Bath shown in a bathroom setting
Traditional Bathroom Ideas: Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco
Planning a period-style bathroom? Our traditional bathroom ideas cover Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco looks, from cast iron baths and high level cisterns to tiles and paint colours. Read more...
Origins Living Claris illuminated arch bathroom mirror
Illuminated Bathroom Mirror Guide: IP Ratings to Sizing
Everything to check before buying an illuminated bathroom mirror, from IP ratings, bathroom zones and wiring to demisters, colour temperature and the right size for your basin. Read more...
Imperial Troon basin stand with Radcliffe basin and traditional brassware in a bathroom
Bathroom Tap Finishes Explained: Which One Suits You?
Chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel, brushed brass or antique gold? How the main bathroom tap finishes look, how to care for them and how to match them across a room. Read more...
Imperial Westminster cast iron freestanding bath in a traditional bathroom
Cast Iron vs Acrylic Bath: An Honest Comparison
Weighing up a cast iron vs acrylic bath? Here is an honest comparison of warmth, weight, durability, cost and style, and what to check before you buy. Read more...