How do I choose between a freestanding roll-top bath and a traditional single-ended, built-in bath?

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.

What bath length should I pick for a small bathroom versus a family bathroom?

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.

How do bath panels work and which finish should I choose to match my bath?

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.

I like a vintage look, which bath styles and feet will give me an authentic period feel?

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.

What's the difference between tongue-and-groove panels and traditional panels, and when should I use each?

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.

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Park Lane Oxford Grey Bath Panel 1700mm - Traditional Side MDF

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Park Lane Oxford Freestanding Roll Top Bath with Ball Feet 1500 x 750mm

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Park Lane Oxford Freestanding 1500 x 750mm Roll Top Bath With Dragon Feet

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Park Lane Buxton Freestanding 1550 x 750mm Roll Top Bath With Dragon Feet

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Park Lane Worcester Freestanding 1500 x 755mm Bath With Dragon Feet

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Ceramica Black Gloss Bath Panel 700mm - Tongue & Groove End MDF

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Ceramica Grey Gloss Bath Panel 1700mm - Tongue & Groove Side MDF

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Ceramica Grey Gloss Bath Panel 700mm - Tongue & Groove End MDF

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Park Lane Winchester Matt Blue Bath Panel 700mm - Traditional End MDF

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Park Lane Winchester Matt Green Bath Panel 1700mm - Traditional Side MDF

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