Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our followers, readers and fans; we wish you all an amazing 2013.

Every year we constantly strive to be the best bathroom retailer in the country, and so far we accomplish more and more every year, promising you the best brands at the best prices.

To kick start this year we have our annual sale which is well worth a look, as we have hundreds of products at a fraction of the price! Great for those who are starting new developments in the New Year.

Check out our big January sale event on our website and don’t forget to take a look at our money off vouchers as well.

The BC Designs Boat Bath

As our end of year/January sale commences we have slashed a huge number of our prices, giving you the opportunity to purchase products which previously you may have clicked straight past.

If you've got the space, a freestanding bath could be one of the many solutions you’ve looked straight past. Both traditional and contemporary freestanding baths can be a pricey option when designing your new bathroom installation, but our huge cuts give you the chance to grab luxury items at bargain prices.

One of our most popular, premium designs is the Boat Bath from BC Designs. The elite brand is renowned for its high quality craftsmanship and market leading innovation, providing a range which spans traditional grandeur and contemporary chic.

The Boat Bath oozes class in any setting

The versatile Boat Bath captures the essence of yesteryear while toning down some of the classical features to allow for a freestanding bath which harmonises with both traditional and contemporary interiors.

With its sleek design, double skinned acrylic structure and now affordable price, the Boat Bath combines utmost style and durability at a bargain price, ideal for larger bathrooms in need of a touch of class.

Make sure you peruse our sale and check out some of the luxurious items we have on offer. The BC Designs Boat Bath is just one of many unique concepts that we have on sale, so why not fill your stocking with a new bathroom today!

For more information about our latest sale then check out our January Sale blog or go directly to our website.

Radiators for your bathroom

Let's be honest. It's absolutely freezing outside at the moment. The mornings are still dark, frost dusts the pavements and we're being told another 'big freeze' is on the way. But, just because it's cold outside, it doesn't have to be the case in our homes. Especially our bathrooms.

You know how it is in the morning. Your alarm goes off for work and you hope, as you dip your toe from under the covers, you're greeted with warmth. Sure enough our bedrooms might be toasty but by the time you reach your bathroom for that morning shower the toasty feeling has left you. 

With that in mind, Bathroom City are currently offering a huge range of bathroom heaters, radiators and heated towel rails to not only ensure you have a warm towel every time you hop in the shower, but also to keep your bathroom comfortable and snug.

Available in various styles, sizes and shapes, these bathroom radiators and heated towel rails are designed to be beautiful as well as practical.

Here's a few of our top sellers to get your ideas flowing..

Phoenix York Designer Radiator in chrome finish comes with 5 years manufacturers guarantee. 

York floor mounted towel warmer is available in 952 x 659mm size. 

£240 (inc VAT)

Phoenix Sophia Designer Radiator in chrome finish comes with 5 years manufacturers guarantee. 

Sophia wall mounted towel warmer is available in three sizes.

£140 (inc VAT)

Phoenix Diva Curved Designer Radiator in chrome finish comes with 5 years manufacturers guarantee. 

Diva Curved wall mounted towel warmer is available in six sizes.

£75 (inc VAT)

Choosing A Toilet

Designing your bathroom can be complicated and time consuming. With all the choices you have to make regarding sizing and style, it can often be somewhat overwhelming to reinvent your bathroom- especially during a recession where every penny counts. 

At Bathroom City we believe some of the decisions you have to make can be made much simpler- like choosing your new toilet. With that in mind here are our top tips when looking for a toilet to suit your new bathroom, en suite or cloakroom.

Traditional or modern?

Phoenix Balmoral £358

The main question faced by all those replacing their current toilet or suite. Generally speaking there are two types of toilet you have to consider- and it's all down to personal taste. 

If your bathroom is shaping up to be more of a traditional affair, you should invest in a toilet that reflects this style choice. these may include low level toilets, chain pull flushes and even pottery with beautiful period designs. With toilet seats to match the style of the traditional toilets, the vintage look is coming back with a bang.

When it comes to modern design, there is arguably much more choice. Smooth curves or striking bold lines - close coupled or back to wall. Even the choice of chrome flushes will boggle the mind momentarily. Many options are available at varying price tags- the key is knowing the theme of your bathroom or en suite and choosing a toilet that reflects it. 



Close coupled or back to wall?
The main difference between the two is how it effects the space you have to play with in your bathroom or en suite. Close coupled toilets are the most popular choice when renovating the modern bathroom as they are simple to maintain, use and clean. There's also a great deal of choice to be made in style. 

Jax Jazz £97

Back to wall toilets are perfect for use within a fitted bathroom. Appearing to make the bathroom a neater and easier to manage, back to wall toilets fit to existing fitted wall units. Some can even be hung from the wall making cleaning the bathroom floor even easier and faster. 


Smaller bathroom? There are also space-saving toilets on the market designed for the cloakroom, reducing the depth to provide you with more usable space.

How much?
That depends entirely on you and your budget. At Bathroom City we pride ourselves on offering something for all tastes and wallets so there is no doubt we could find the perfect toilet for your needs. Starting at under £80 and ranging up to over £500 there is a staggering array of sanitary ware solutions from Bathroom City.

Please refer to our website for a full selection of modern and traditional toilet options.

Cloakroom Considerations

If you are installing a new cloakroom, you will very quickly find yourself wondering how on earth you ever managed without it.  If you are renovating an existing cloakroom, you already know what a useful addition to your home this usually very tiny room can be.

Whichever of these categories you fall within, however, you might well find that there is now so much choice out there that you don’t know where to start.  The purpose of this article is to give you a push in the right direction.

How can it be so confusing, you ask, when all you’re really looking for is a washbasin and toilet?  You just wait and see! 

Also, don’t forget that, if you have enough space, you can add to the value of your property by installing a shower and some storage facilities to the cloakroom too. Before you think about extras, however, let’s get down to brass tacks and think about the basics.

The basics are, of course, budget and dimensions. 

You can find cloakroom suites for rooms of almost any dimension but it won’t harm to abide by that old rule to ‘measure twice and cut once.’  When it comes to budget, don’t forget the cost of installation; if you can fit the cloakroom suite yourself, then you’ll just have that much more money to play with when it comes to choosing the suite itself.

Style is such a personal thing but the truth of the matter is that your choices really boil down to traditional or contemporary.  Whichever side of the traditionalist fence you fall, there will be something out there to suit.

If you’re a traditionalist, you will be drawn to bathroom furniture with curves and rounded edges.  Toilets and basins will be supported by pedestals and white or cream will probably be the order of the day.

Contemporary, modern styled cloakroom suites can be something of an eye-opener, and they can also be particularly useful where space is limited, which is probably why they sell so well. Toilets and hand basins forgo the pedestal and are hung from the wall, placed on existing surfaces, or on suitable pieces of furniture.  Taps are either lever style or also wall mounted.  Shapes tend towards the angular, although there are some beautiful cloakroom suites available that combine curves with minimalism to great effect.

Whatever your style choice, be it contemporary or strictly classical, the major point to remember is that the room you are styling must, above all, be functional. 

This is the time to strive for that most elusive of blends – the combination of form with function.

For our full range of cloakroom suites, please visit us here