As the evenings draw in and the colder months approach, there’s something particularly inviting about sinking into a warm bath at the end of the day. Whether it’s a long, relaxing soak or a few quiet moments to yourself, a beautifully designed bath can transform your bathroom into a welcoming retreat.
Above: BC Designs Crea Pale Peach Cian® Cast Freestanding Bath.
At Littlejohn Bathrooms, we believe a bath should offer more than everyday practicality. With an ever-growing choice of shapes, sizes, materials and finishes, today’s designs combine comfort with distinctive style, making the bath a natural focal point in bathrooms both large and small.
A New Era of Bath Design
Bath design has evolved considerably in recent years. While traditional fitted baths remain a practical choice, freestanding designs continue to be particularly popular, creating a striking centrepiece that can define the look and feel of a bathroom.
For those working with a smaller space, contemporary baths with slim edges and minimal profiles offer a clever alternative. With wall-mounted taps becoming increasingly popular, there’s less need for wide bath rims, allowing manufacturers to maximise the bathing area without increasing the overall footprint.
The result is a sleeker, more refined design that makes the most of the available space without compromising on comfort.
And it’s not just the shape that’s changing. From classic white acrylic to beautifully textured stone composites, traditional copper and metal tubs, and bespoke painted finishes, there are now more opportunities than ever to choose a bath that complements your individual style.
Timeless Elegance from Waters Baths
For those drawn to the character of a traditional bathroom, the new Timeless Heritage Baths collection from Waters Baths brings classic styling together with modern manufacturing.
Made from superior Lucite acrylic, the collection offers elegant proportions and heritage-inspired detailing, creating a traditional look with the benefits of a contemporary material.
One of the collection’s most appealing features is the option to customise the exterior with a painted finish. Whether you favour a subtle neutral, a rich heritage shade or something more individual, a coloured bath can introduce personality while complementing the wider bathroom scheme.
It’s an ideal choice for period properties, traditional bathrooms or contemporary spaces where a classic feature can provide a beautiful contrast.
Sculptural Shapes, Texture and Traditional Metals from BC Designs
For bathrooms with a more contemporary feel, BC Designs offers an inspiring selection of freestanding baths that explore shape, texture and material.
Its Cian cast baths are particularly distinctive, with organic forms and fluted detailing that introduce a softer, more tactile element to bathroom design. The subtle play of light and shadow across the textured surfaces adds depth and interest, making these baths a statement piece in their own right.
The brand’s Acrymite range offers another approach, with sculptural silhouettes, flowing curves and clean, contemporary profiles.
For those who favour something more traditional, BC Designs also offers a beautiful collection of copper and metal baths. From classic copper boat baths and elegant nickel finishes to handcrafted brass designs, these distinctive pieces bring warmth, character and a sense of heritage to the bathroom. Their rich metallic surfaces work particularly well alongside natural stone, traditional brassware and warm, earthy colour palettes.
Whether you prefer contemporary sculptural forms or the timeless appeal of a traditional metal bath, BC Designs offers plenty of opportunities to create something individual.
Natural Stone Luxury from Victoria + Albert
Renowned for their beautifully considered designs, Victoria + Albert offers an extensive collection of luxury freestanding baths to suit both modern and traditional interiors.
Each bath is crafted from the brand’s signature QUARRYCAST™ material, a unique blend of natural Volcanic Limestone™ and high-performance resins. This innovative stone composite combines the beauty and reassuring solidity of natural stone with excellent durability and a smooth, refined finish.
Stone composite baths have become increasingly popular for their sculptural appearance and luxurious feel. Their clean lines and softly curved forms complement contemporary interiors, while more traditional silhouettes sit beautifully within period properties.
Victoria + Albert offers designs for bathrooms both large and small, with the option to customise the exterior in a choice of RAL colours. From understated neutrals to rich, statement shades, a painted finish allows the bath to become part of a carefully coordinated interior scheme.
Paired with natural materials, beautiful tiles and thoughtfully chosen brassware, these baths create an inviting space that feels both elegant and timeless.
Innovation and Contemporary Design from Duravit
No exploration of modern bath design would be complete without mentioning Duravit, a manufacturer recognised internationally for its innovative approach to bathroom design.
With a heritage dating back to 1817, Duravit brings more than 200 years of manufacturing expertise together with cutting-edge technology and collaborations with leading international designers.
Its bath collections explore clean lines, refined proportions and thoughtful ergonomic details, bringing together comfort, functionality and distinctive design.
From understated built-in baths to sculptural freestanding pieces, Duravit continues to demonstrate how modern manufacturing and creative thinking can enhance the everyday bathing experience.
Finding the Right Bath for Your Bathroom
Choosing the perfect bath involves more than selecting a style you love. The size and layout of your bathroom, the way you use the space and the overall design scheme all play an important part.
A freestanding bath can create a wonderful focal point where space allows, while a slim-edged fitted bath may provide a more practical solution for a compact family bathroom. Materials, finishes and tap configurations also influence the final look, with wall-mounted or floor-standing brassware offering different possibilities.
Colour is another consideration. Although white remains a timeless choice, painted exteriors, textured stone finishes and the warm tones of copper and other metals are making it easier to create bathrooms with individuality and character.
Discover Beautiful Bath Design at Littlejohn Bathrooms
At Littlejohn Bathrooms, we champion innovative design and carefully selected products from many of the world’s leading bathroom manufacturers. By continually exploring new collections, materials and technologies, we’re able to offer our customers an extensive choice of styles, from timeless heritage designs to the latest contemporary innovations.
Our experienced design team can help you find a bath that not only looks beautiful but works perfectly within your space, bringing together the right products, finishes and practical details to create a bathroom that feels entirely your own.
Visit our Petersfield showroom to explore our bathroom collections and discover how the right bath can transform your space into somewhere to relax and unwind, whatever the season.
