The increase in pagination reflects our growing product range, and covers the whole collection from showers and sanitaryware to baths, taps and furniture – all of which are covered by our ‘lowest price guarantee’.

The Victoria Plumb brochure has been evolving steadily, driven by a substantial increase in requests following successful TV campaigns this year. The new cover design mirrors our new TV advert creative which also launched this month.

Sam Jenkinson, our Marketing Manager said: “We’re pleased to offer our most extensive brochure to date. The new brochure builds on the success of previous editions and offers another way for potential customers to discover our range. Results show that brochures play an important part in the purchase decision – especially for an online-only retailer like us. Feedback from customers and market research shows our brochures are very well received and stand out against the competition.”

The brochure was designed by Victoria Plumb’s in-house creative team and was printed by Pindar.

For further news, buying guides and inspiration, visit www.victoriaplumb.com.

Victoria Plumb wins the Venda ECMOD Direct Commerce Award for the best Catalogue and Multichannel Retailer 2013

Victoria Plumb, the UK’s leading bathroom retailer has been presented with the prestigious Retailer of the year award in the home products category at the recent Venda ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards in London.

Against a strong shortlist, the Yorkshire based brand claimed the coveted prize at the national Venda-ECMOD Awards ceremony, held at Stamford Bridge the home of Chelsea Football Club, and hosted by Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan.

Now in their 15^th year, these annual awards recognise the achievements of businesses in the catalogue and multichannel retail sector. Previous award winners include high profile retailers such as John Lewis Direct, Very.co.uk, Littlewoods and Argos. This was the first time Victoria Plumb had been entered for the awards and the win is another successful landmark for the brand.

Ged Lees, Managing Director of Victoria Plumb said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won the Venda-Ecmod award. It’s great to be recognised by our peers in the e-commerce and home shopping industry, especially in such a competitive sector. The entire team have been working exceptionally hard to achieve strong year on year results and this underlines Victoria Plumb as a leading retailer in our sector.”

Caroline Saich,  organiser added: “These awards are a definitive measure of success in the catalogue and multichannel retail sector. They are a true celebration of excellence for businesses at all stages and development and in product specialities. All the winners should be incredibly proud, as the competition was exceptionally fierce this year”.

For further company news and information, visit www.victoriaplumb.com/news or contact us.

Launched this April, the new 30-second spot ads will run during day and peak-time viewing across a range of digital channels across ITV, SKY, Channel 4 and Five. The revised campaign forms part of our overall investment strategy for 2013 with the looks to build on an outstanding start to the year.

The new commercial features a mother and twin children in a stylish, family bathroom and emphasises the quality and design of the Victoria Plumb range, as well as the strong price points that we are known for. It showcases many of our best-selling and new ranges, all within our current sale.

On the new advert, Sam Jenkinson, our marketing manager says: ‘Our first TV campaign was very successful and we’re confident that the new creative further develops our key brand messages of quality and competitive pricing. Victoria Plumb has a very broad appeal and the new advert showcases that the brand is the perfect fit for the family bathroom.’

Our TV advertising will be supported with additional marketing activity, including consumer home interest press, flyer inserts along with PR, direct mail and support from the online team.

The new TV creative was again designed by Principles Agency, Leeds, with Carat responsible for media buying.

For further company news, product updates and bathroom inspiration, visit www.victoriaplumb.com.

The over-the-top style is not just for the rich and famous; a modern version is gaining popularity, and here is how this Hollywood look can be achieved within the bathroom in your home.

This decorating style is all about the glitz and glam of luxurious living that encompasses a range of neoclassical styles developed in the early 19th century; characterized by sleek lines, colour, drama and contrast.

Colour

To achieve this look within a bathroom, fill it with bold, vibrant tones such as reds, yellows and turquoise and contrast them against white or black flooring or tiling to create a dramatic effect. Victoria Plumb’s Arc bathroom suite (as seen in the attached below) has been designed to incorporate this theme, with bright red tiling and accessories, contrasted against a high gloss, black floor and bold white sanitary ware.

Furnishing

Furnishings should be arranged for conversation, as this style is centred on creating a focal point. A roll top bath is the ideal way to create a main feature as it represents luxury. The Arc roll top bath is available in both small and large to fit within all bathroom shapes and sizes; by placing it in the centre of the bathroom, or elevating it, your attention is instantly drawn to it.

Lighting and Detail

The little details are what bring the theme to life. Accessories made from glass or crystal is a great way to accentuate the Hollywood Regency style; store bathroom essentials in cut glass jars and match the soap dispenser and light pull to it. Continue the theme by including a cut glass mirror if there is available space.

To enhance the room further, choose a light fitting such as sparkling chandelier or install traditional Hollywood spot lights. This will highlight specific room features and complement your room décor.

For further product information, buying guides and inspiration, visit Victoriaplumb.com.

Over half of that daily figure is used when we are in the bathroom; which is why we have put together a list of our top 5 water saving tips that will not only benefit the economy, by reducing the amount of water wasted – it will also have long term financial benefits for you and your home.

1.       Brushing

Whilst brushing your teeth, you can use as much as 10 litres of water per minute – if you spend 5 minutes per day cleaning your teeth, that’s 50 litres of water per day and 350 litres per week! However, by simply turning your tap off in-between brushing your teeth and rinsing, it can save a lot of this wasted water.

2.       Bathing

When taking a bath you use around 100 litres of water. By installing a bath made from acrylic, the water will retain its warmth so you don’t have to keep adding hot water.

3.       Showering

If you choose to take a shower over a bath, you will be automatically be saving around 40% of the water you use.

4.       Flushing

The average person goes to the toilet 5 times a day – this can waste as much as 10, 950 litres of water if you have an older toilet installed, as they use up to 12 litres of water per flush. Many of Victoria Plumb toilets offer an economic dual flush toilet cistern that use either 3 or 6 litres of water per flush – saving you up to 75% of the water you may of being using previously.

5.       Dripping Taps

By fixing that annoying, dripping tap, you will save 90 litres of water every week and 4,680 litres every year.

For further bathroom ideas and inspiration, visit www.victoriaplumb.com.

(Source: http://www.bathroom-association.org/waterhog/tips.asp)

We received hundreds of entree’s  and we are delighted to announce the winner is Mr jackson from Loughborough. Congratulations! We hope you enjoy choosing your prize from MFI.co.uk.

Mr Jackson made the following comment about winning the competition:

“I was totally surprised as i never win anything and thank you for running the competition!”

Don’t panic if you missed this opportunity as there are plenty more competitions planned that will soon be revealed. Keep your eye out for new competitions on our Facebook page!

Features such as the adjustable slider shower rail kit, the built-in shower seat and the towel rail, are within arm’s length when stood within the cabin, and all incorporated to provide that little bit of extra support and comfort whilst going about you’re daily routine.

The wide opening shower door allows easy access in and out of the shower, whilst the 8 adjustable body jets and internal mirror provide a touch of spa-like luxury.

It’s an ideal solution that combines both style and practicality and is favoured by those who enjoy the occasional pampering session.

Valencia Shower Cabin

For further bathroom ideas and inspiration, visit VictoriaPlumb.com.

Unexpected Colour

Throughout 2012, we saw a lot of monotone pallets being used within the bathroom, which although calming, it left us feeling a little dull. However, we are now glad to be seeing that a splash of unexpected colour is one of the hottest trends for 2013, especially bright hues such as oranges and reds.

Adding colour to your bathroom can be made easy. Stick to the same bright tone and include it within numerous features to really make an impact; simple colour splashes throughout your accessories such as your towels, bath mats and tissue boxes can provide an instant uplift. If you’re looking for a more dramatic effect; why not try fitting some eye catching blinds or include a feature wall of your chosen colour?

The key is to be brave with your colour bursts and take a minimalistic approach when choosing your bathroom sanitary ware, flooring and main wall colour.

Arc Bathroom Suite

Diarra Bathroom Suite

Bring the Outdoors In

Nature-inspired neutral tones and patterns are going to be big this spring/summer, with a continued emphasis on last year’s light creams and whites, beiges, browns, and greys. However, please don’t think that this means boring – as it far from it. This style is about featuring numerous textures and tones within your bathroom; materials such as wood, marble and stone work perfectly to achieve this look. Team these earthy textures with shiny, high-gloss and glass finishes, along crisp white sanitary ware to achieve a high-end, luxurious bathroom design.

Minimalist Walk-In Shower

Odessa Furniture Range

Spa-Like Retreat

With the hectic, modern-day lifestyle that most of us lead, there is an increasing trend in consumers bringing the calming, spa-like experience into their home.

Replicating your visit to a spa can be quite easily achieved; echo features such as complimentary wall and floor tones, include thick, soft towelling and ensure you install subtle lighting.

If you are renovating your entire bathroom, an important feature is to include a high-quality, luxury roll top bath as this radiates spa-style and creates a stunning focal point. There’s also a solution if you’re short of space because Victoria Plumb’s free-standing roll top baths are also available in both small and large sizes to accommodate all bathroom needs. Smaller details, such as fixtures and fittings also influence the look and feel of the room – by choosing sleek and stylish taps, shower-heads, switches and handles this will keep the theme consistent and flowing throughout your bathroom.

However, we appreciate creating a sense of tranquillity and calmness is sometimes difficult in domestic situations, if you keep to a minimalist design and place your cleaning products and everyday items within a bathroom unit or mirrored cabinet this will help achieve the desired look.

Vermont Roll Top Bath

For further product information, buying guides and inspiration, visit Victoriaplumb.com.

As one of the most frequently used rooms of the home, and more often than not, one of the smallest – it is essential to create a refined systematic plan for bathroom storage. Victoria Plumb, the UK’s leading online bathroom company, offer their advice on how to achieve a clutter-free, functional and most importantly relaxed bathroom haven.

The first step is to remove any unwanted items; anything that haven’t been used within the past year should be disposed of. The next step is to categorise the wanted items into the ABC storage system.

• “A” storage areas are accessible areas that are used on a daily basis.

Within the bathroom the “A” areas should be practical places that are convenient and user-friendly. These include places such as the top drawer of your bathroom vanity unit and the storage within your mirrored cabinet; these are ideal to store items such as your toothbrush, body wash, make-up and razor.

• “B” storage areas are places for items used on a weekly to monthly basis.

The wall mounted bathroom cabinet, or the cupboard below the basin are listed as the “B” areas as they aren’t quite as accessible as the “A”. However, they are perfect for those cosmetic products that are used infrequently, such as the foot scrub or luxury bubble bath.

• “C” storage areas the awkward areas.

These cover all the areas that require a little more effort to access – they may not offer the most convenience however they can be utilised to store items such as spare bath towels, toilet rolls and maybe those gift sets you haven’t quite got round to use!

By following this system, you are creating an easy path for your daily routine, and essentially maximising your available space. All that remains is to undertake a thorough deep-clean and the end result will be a fresh, clutter-free, organised bathroom.

For further bathroom ideas and inspiration, visit www.victoriaplumb.com.

Victoria Plumb have collaborated with the MFI brand as it has been an icon in UK furniture retailing since the 1960s and has always been regarded as a true specialist in its sector. In 2011 the MFI brand re-launched to the home interiors market as an online retailer, offering customers a wide selection of inspirational collections, all at competitive prices.

This competition is a great opportunity if you’re considering a home refresh this spring, as you can use the credit to put towards a larger item of furniture or, at the current sale prices you could even buy something outright!