Slipper Baths

Measure the clear floor area you have available and match it to common lengths shown here, 1500, 1550, 1600, 1650 and 1700 mm, and widths from about 690 to 800 mm. If your bathroom is compact, a 1500 x 750 mm or the 1550 x 750 mm Park Lane Buxton gives a luxurious look without overwhelming the room. For a larger bathroom where you want a real centrepiece, the Sanctura Epoch at 1700 x 800 mm or the Affine Vichy 1650 mm will feel more spacious when you recline. Leave clearance around the bath for access and any freestanding tap you plan to use.

Traditional roll-top styles, like the Park Lane Buxton with ball or dragon feet, give a classic, ornate look and work beautifully in period bathrooms. Modern freestanding slippers, such as the Sanctura Moment or Affine Vichy, tend to have cleaner lines and pared-back legs, so they suit contemporary schemes. Both formats are freestanding focal points, but traditional roll-top baths emphasise decorative feet and profile while modern options favour streamlined silhouettes and often coloured exteriors.

Yes, lucite acrylic, used on Park Lane baths, gives a crisp white finish that is durable, warm to the touch and resistant to chipping compared with thin enamel. To keep the surface looking its best, use non-abrasive cleaners and a soft cloth; avoid harsh scouring pads which can scratch the acrylic. If scratches do appear they can often be buffed out or minimised by a professional, so acrylic combines everyday practicality with a high-quality finish.

A double-ended bath has sloping or raised ends at both sides so two people can recline comfortably or you can sit at either end, and it often makes tap positioning more flexible. If you mostly bathe alone and want a single luxurious recline, a single-ended slipper with one pronounced slope will be perfectly suitable and can be more space-efficient. Think about how you relax, if you imagine sharing baths or want symmetry in your layout, double-ended is a good choice.

White lucite acrylic offers a timeless, crisp look that pairs with chrome or brass fixtures for a classic scheme, as seen with many Park Lane plain-white options. If you want a bolder statement, the Eastlake Richmond comes in blue with choices of chrome, matt black or brushed brass legs; brushed brass warms up a vintage-style bathroom, matt black suits modern monochrome schemes and chrome keeps things traditional and bright. Match the leg finish to your other metalwork, taps and accessories, for a cohesive look.