Has the desire for a long soak in the bath been swept away by the increasing demand for a fast paced life, that’s eco-friendly and better for your bank balance?By 2012 the shower sales within the UK’s bathroom market will have risen up to 5% more than the estimated bath sales, a recent report claims. So why are people opting for showers over the traditional bath?

One of the key features when selling a house is the bathroom, and the offer of a second shower room/en-suite is an attractive selling point to any buyer.
Most new build family houses will incorporate a family bathroom, consisting of a bath, basin, toilet as well as a shower. Extra to the family bathroom most ‘new builds’ also have a second bathroom ether as an en-suite or a shower room and with the governments plan of building 2 million new homes by 2016 could be a cause of the increase in shower sales.

Is it because it is more economically friendly….

Some research suggests that showers are more eco-friendly. According to one report it takes on average 30 gallons of water to fill a bath tub whereas a 5 minute shower will only use up to 20 gallons of water. So it would seem that showers are not only more eco-friendly but also will reduce the cost of utility bills.

However, this all depends upon what shower you have installed in your bathroom, the duration of showers and the size of your bath tub need to be taken into consideration. If you have a power shower installed in your house then you may actually use more water than if you were to have a soak in the bath. There are ways of lowering the amount of water used. By having a low flow rate shower installed you can use half the amount of water used by a normal power shower.

So why do we head for the shower rather than take a plunge in the tub?

With the fast pace of life it is sometimes much quicker to jump in the shower than having to wait for the bath to fill up. A long soak in a deluxe roll top bath has become more of a luxury than a daily routine.

NEW and exclusive roll top baths at unbeatable online prices!

We are the leaders in luxury online bathrooms at unbeatable prices, providing new and exclusive bathroom designs is our forte! The NEW Mirage roll top bath is a stunning example of innovative bath design and is exclusively available at Victoriaplumb.com for only £399.

The Mirage roll top bath is a one of a kind in bath design due to its unique shape and design, this stunning roll top bath comes with one straight edge giving users the flexible option of either installing against a bathroom wall or, like a traditional roll top bath, in the centre of a bathroom or luxury en suite. This roll top bath is the perfect solution for those of you who want to inject some roll top bath chic into your bathroom but may not have all the space traditionally needed to do so. Gaining a little extra room in your bathroom by installing the Mirage roll top bath will give you the option to install a larger surface mounted basin or any walk in shower, wet room or shower enclosure from the online luxury bathroom collection!

This two-in-one roll top bath has taken bathroom design to a new level by injecting beautiful bathroom design into smaller or awkwardly shaped bath areas at great prices. Here at Victoriaplumb.com we understand that not everyone has a straightforward bathroom area and that old restorations and knock through rooms may not have originally been bathrooms and need that little something extra when it comes to creating your dream bathroom, we understand that your en suite or master bathroom has to reflect your personal desires and designer style and we aim to provide you with stunning bathroom pieces so that you’re a dream bathroom will become a reality!

Visit Victoriaplumb.com today to check out our exclusive collection of straight and curved baths, corner baths, convenient shower baths and breathtaking roll top baths. Our friendly call centre is open to answer your every query on 08707 607 222.

Here at Victoriaplumb.com we are proud to introduce a new collection of luxurious baths! Each one has been expertly crafted from strong quality, our state of the art acrylic is not only durable but is the essence of comfortable and designer style.

Victoriaplumb.com is famous for quality manufacture of baths and spas in durable acrylic and now we have combined the unbeatable prices superb bathroom design to bring you this fantastic collection of designer baths to complete your dream bathroom.

All of our luxury bathroom collection is unbelievable lightweight, enabling you to install your chosen bath with ease and simplicity. Each bath is designed specifically for comfort but we have made sure that this doesn’t compromise on any aspect of the designer bathroom style that you need, in fact, the two come hand in hand!

By visiting Victoriaplumb.com you can check out all of our fabulous baths including the stunning freestanding Xtacy bath with integral towel rail, Simple let stylish Mantana and minimalist straight Kube bath to name but a few.

Our luxury baths are also displayed in a new and exciting FREE Mini brochure which is available online or by calling one our trained team members on 08707 607 222.

The P shaped shower bath from Victoriaplumb.com if the perfect solutions where showering and bathing are both necessities within your home!

A traditional straight bath is incorporated to accommodate a spacious showering area resulting in a beautiful design that saves precious bathroom space and is 100% functional.

This luxury shower bath is available in right and left hand sided models for exceptional installation convenience. When designing a bathroom it’s always important to pick products that you like and think will be aesthetically pleasing and obviously they need to be practical for the bathroom space you have. Shower baths could be classed ‘two-in-one’ products, enabling you to make the most of your precious bathroom space whilst enjoying beautiful styling and designer panache.

Our shower baths are expertly manufactured from 5mm quality acrylic with fully re-enforced fibreglass, ensuring you a beautiful and long lasting addition to your home. Only the best 6mm safety glass is used to create the luxury bath screen, skilfully fully curved to mirror the contours of your bath.

This stunning bathroom addition can be yours for just £299!

You can adorn your P shaped shower bath with any of our luxury chrome finished bath taps or shower mixers from our fantastic online collection; due to the simplistic form of these stunning baths any type of tap or mixer would look fantastic! Whether is be the simple Cruz Bath Filler Large for £69 combined with the Minimalist thermostatic shower valve and fixed shower head at just £139 or the ornate Coniston Bath Filler for a mere £59 matched with the stunning traditional thermostatic shower valve and 8″ apron shower head for an unbelievable £139!

Visit our online bathroom store at Victoriaplumb.com or call 08707 607222 to order yourself a Victoriaplumb P shaped shower bath.

At Victoriaplumb.com we are proud to introduce our new range of luxury Kube whirlpool baths.

Ranging from a modest 1770mm x 700mm to a magnificent 1800mm x 1000mm, they are available in a mixture of single and double ended models meaning the choice is endless; there is a Kube whirlpool bath suitable for every bathroom.

These luxury whirlpool baths start from just £599 meaning that Victoriaplumb.com customers can own their own piece of luxury without paying the usual extravagant prices related to spa retreats.

Comfort and luxury are perfectly combined when these baths are designed and manufacture to provide our customers with only the best long lasting bathroom whirlpools. The Kube baths are manufactured from super strength Amazonite that is easy to clean and hard wearing.

The pre installed Hi-Flow whirlpool jets offer an underwater massage and provide many health benefits along with relaxation after a hard day. Using a whirlpool bath for as little as ten minutes a day has been proven to relieve ailments such as arthritis, back ache and tired muscles, leaving you happier and more relaxed.

Our full range of luxury bathroom products, including the Kube whirlpool baths, can be viewed and purchased anytime online at Victoriaplumb.com.