OF A KIND… FREESTANDING BATHS

Picking up on the trend for mixing materials, this steel enamel bathtub sits on a smart oak frame and is available in a choice of black or white with an optional anti-slip base. Art Plus bath (H565 x W800 x L1800mm), from £2,708, Roca

Marrying classic style with Iso-Enamel, a material half the weight of cast iron, this compact design comes with or without tapholes and you can choose the exterior colour finish.

Neptune Advance Slipper bath (H760 x W745 x L1505mm), £1,801, The Albion Bath Company

A curvaceous acrylic bath with plenty of space for a luxurious soak. Its shimmering exterior surface is available in three colours including Lagoon, Storm and Pearl.

Mode Ellis Lagoon coloured bath (H600 x W780 x L1700mm), £699, victoriaplum.com