The bathroom is the most important room in the home second only to the kitchen, and now is the most exciting time to create the bathroom of your dreams.

There is so much choice in the market today incorporating design features and water saving options. How does the consumer make a major purchasing decision?

A retailer should offer the customer the choice of a simple swap over bathroom suite to the sophisticated top end stylishly designed bathroom. Whatever the choice all customers should be treated with the same importance, as this will be a major purchase for the home and involves a certain amount of disruption.

Try to find a showroom that has a large selection of bathroom and shower displays; as the more you see, the easier it becomes to choose something that will fit into your bathroom. An example of an excellent showroom is one that has good working displays to enable the customer to “try before they buy”; for example power showers, whirlpool and airbaths, steamers, radiators, lighting and under floor heating.

The best retailers will have 3D (CAD) computer design facilities. This amazing facility allows you to view your future bathroom on screen, in full colour. An experienced retailer is able to develop concepts before involving a fitting company.

Once the designs and plans have been agreed, it is time to organise a fitting company. Quite often the customer has their own favourite builder or plumber and plans and designs are a great help for them. Some retailers have an in house fitting- team while others have companies they work with.

It is essential that any company you deal with has all the insurance necessary to cover public liability.

So wander around our showroom with working displays, take time to take it all in and let the experienced staff create your perfect bathroom.

Last Updated: March 13, 2008