Page 2 of 3 Traditional Collection - Baths

If you want a focal, furniture-like centrepiece and room around the sides, a freestanding roll-top (Park Lane Oxford, Buxton or Worcester) gives that classic look and lets the decorative feet be seen. If your bathroom has an alcove or you need to hide pipework, a single-ended bath such as the Hudson Reed Ascott paired with a matching 1700mm side and 700mm end panel pack creates a neat, space-efficient solution. Freestanding baths need finished sides and often sit a little more proud, while built-in baths with MDF panels are tidier and usually more economical.

For compact or ensuite rooms, shorter options like 1500 x 750mm or 1550 x 750mm (Park Lane Oxford or Buxton) sit more comfortably without compromising width for bathing. If you have more space or taller users, a 1700 x 700mm or 1700 x 750mm gives noticeably more legroom and is common across the range. As a practical example, a 1500mm roll-top fits narrow layouts, while a 1700mm single-ended with a 1700/700 panel pack suits a main family bathroom.

Bath panels in this collection are MDF and come as side panels or end panels, or as packs that include both (1700/700mm), so you pick the panel length that matches your bath. Finishes include matt (Winchester Matt), high gloss (Black Gloss, Grey Gloss) and coloured matt options like green or blue, so you can either match the bath's aesthetic or create contrast, gloss wipes down easily but shows fingerprints, while matt hides scuffs and feels softer visually. pair a 1700 x 750mm single-ended bath with a 1700mm side and 750mm end panel in the same matt colour for a seamless look.

Roll-top freestanding baths with ornate feet give the most authentic vintage character, ball feet and dragon feet are classic choices. You can sharpen the period feel by choosing white or antique-effect feet and pairing the bath with a traditional-style MDF panel in a muted matt shade. For a statement twist, select a coloured freestanding bath such as the Eastlake Richmond (blue with white legs) to echo heritage bathrooms while adding contemporary colour.

Tongue-and-groove panels (Ceramica Black Gloss tongue-and-groove) have vertical slatted detailing that creates a shaker-like, coastal or cottage look, while traditional panels have framed profiles for a more classical period style. Choose tongue-and-groove if you want a textured, casual surround; opt for traditional panels to reinforce a formal, Victorian aesthetic. If you have a 1700 x 700 arrangement, both styles are available as side and end panel packs so you can match the overall room style.