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We put the spotlight on the most popular brands and products available right now on the Plumbworld website. Our experts provide useful advice on fixtures and fittings for your bathroom, kitchen, interiors and central heating.

Bath Taps, Panels, Screens & Wastes: Complete the Setup

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11th January 2026

Bath Taps, Panels, Screens & Wastes: Complete the Setup

A bath on its own isn't a working fixture. Here's the complete checklist — taps, waste, panels, and screens — so nothing is missing when the installer arrives.

Bath Size Guide: Standard UK Dimensions & How to Measure

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28th January 2026

Bath Size Guide: Standard UK Dimensions & How to Measure

The standard UK bath is 1700 x 700mm. Common lengths run 1500–1800mm. Here's how to choose the right size and measure correctly — so you order a bulky product once and get it right.

Baths: Freestanding, Shower Baths, Corner & More

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5th January 2026

Baths: Freestanding, Shower Baths, Corner & More

Four decisions: type, size, style, material. The material matters more than most buyers expect — it sets heat retention, durability and ease of cleaning. Shop by what matters most.

Baths by Size: Shop 1500mm to 1800mm Lengths

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16th January 2026

Baths by Size: Shop 1500mm to 1800mm Lengths

Know your fitting limit? Shop baths by exact length — 1500mm to 1800mm — then narrow by type and material. With a guide to which length suits which room.

Acrylic & Steel Baths: Which Everyday Material Is Right for You?

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9th January 2026

Acrylic & Steel Baths: Which Everyday Material Is Right for You?

Acrylic is warmer and lighter. Steel is harder-wearing and classic. Here's the honest trade-off between the two everyday bath materials — so you choose the one that suits how you'll use it.

Back-to-Wall Baths: The Freestanding Look Without the Space or Cost

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7th January 2026

Back-to-Wall Baths: The Freestanding Look Without the Space or Cost

Sculpted on the visible sides, flat against the wall. A back-to-wall bath gives you most of the freestanding look for considerably less space, plumbing and cost.

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14th January 2026

Acrylic & Steel Baths: Which Everyday Material Is Right for You?

Acrylic is warmer and lighter. Steel is harder-wearing and classic. Here's the honest trade-off between the two everyday bath materials — so you choose the one that suits how you'll use it.

Wall-Hung vs Freestanding vs Floorstanding Vanity Units: Which Is Best?

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3rd March 2026

Wall-Hung vs Freestanding vs Floorstanding Vanity Units: Which Is Best?

Compare wall-hung, freestanding and floorstanding vanity units, with advice on space, storage, style, installation, wall support and bathroom size.

Wall-Hung Vanity Units: Modern Bathroom Storage with More Floor Space

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18th March 2026

Wall-Hung Vanity Units: Modern Bathroom Storage with More Floor Space

Choose wall-hung vanity units with advice on modern bathroom style, small spaces, wall support, installation, sizes, storage and freestanding alternatives.

Vanity Unit Size Guide: Width, Depth, Height and How to Measure

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1st April 2026

Vanity Unit Size Guide: Width, Depth, Height and How to Measure

Measure for a vanity unit with advice on standard widths, depths, heights, cloakroom sizes, plumbing clearance, door swings, storage and bespoke options.

Vanity Units by Size: Choosing the Right Width from 300mm to 1800mm

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15th April 2026

Vanity Units by Size: Choosing the Right Width from 300mm to 1800mm

Shop vanity units by size, from 300mm cloakroom units to 1800mm double basin designs, with advice on widths, room types, measuring and bespoke options.

Vanity Unit Materials: Oak, Painted Wood, Stone and Marble

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22nd April 2026

Vanity Unit Materials: Oak, Painted Wood, Stone and Marble

Compare vanity unit materials including oak, painted wood, veneer, ceramic, engineered stone and marble, with advice on durability, moisture and maintenance.

Traditional Bathroom Vanity Units: Classic Style with Modern Storage

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30th April 2026

Traditional Bathroom Vanity Units: Classic Style with Modern Storage

Choose traditional bathroom vanity units with advice on shaker doors, classic handles, painted finishes, oak options, soft-close storage and period bathroom style.

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12th February 2026

Wet Room Wall Panels | Fully Waterproof

Shop wet room wall panels: fully waterproof, full-height cladding built for the highest-moisture bathrooms. Grout-free; free delivery and 365-day returns.

Tile Effect Wall Panels | Tile Look, No Grout

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22nd February 2026

Tile Effect Wall Panels | Tile Look, No Grout

Shop tile effect bathroom wall panels: the tiled look with no grout to clean, fully waterproof and quick to fit. Free delivery and 365-day returns.

Toilet and Basin Vanity Units: Space-Saving Combination Units for Small Bathrooms

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1st May 2026

Toilet and Basin Vanity Units: Space-Saving Combination Units for Small Bathrooms

Choose toilet and basin vanity units with advice on combination units, concealed cisterns, compact bathrooms, cloakrooms, sizing, handing and storage.

Oak and Solid Wood Vanity Units: Natural Bathroom Furniture with Lasting Style

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24th May 2024

Oak and Solid Wood Vanity Units: Natural Bathroom Furniture with Lasting Style

Choose oak and solid wood vanity units with advice on solid oak vs oak veneer, bathroom care, sealed finishes, modern and traditional styles, and bespoke options.

Stone Effect Bathroom Wall Panels | Spa Look

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9th February 2026

Stone Effect Bathroom Wall Panels | Spa Look

Shop stone effect bathroom wall panels: a calm, spa-like concrete or natural-stone look, fully waterproof and grout-free. Free delivery, 365-day returns.

Shower Wall Panels | 100% Waterproof, Grout-Free

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16th February 2026

Shower Wall Panels | 100% Waterproof, Grout-Free

Shop waterproof shower wall panels: a grout-free, wipe-clean alternative to tiles for showers and enclosures. Free delivery and 365-day returns.

Modern Bathroom Vanity Units: Clean, Contemporary Basin Storage

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4th May 2026

Modern Bathroom Vanity Units: Clean, Contemporary Basin Storage

Choose modern bathroom vanity units with advice on wall-hung designs, handleless fronts, matt and gloss finishes, wood-effect styles and practical storage.