A stylish budget bathroom for under £700

We’re all looking for a bargain, aren’t we? Especially when it comes to the Black Friday sales, which are fast becoming a shopping tradition here in the UK. However, even if you’re working to a razor-thin budget and don’t want to spend too much, you can still achieve an inspirational yet affordable bathroom that is both high in quality and effortlessly stylish.

Hi, I’m Nicky, the In-house Stylist here at VictoriaPlum.com. One of the big dilemmas which homeowners face, especially in these uncertain times, is how to strike a balance between style and affordability. My top tip is to shop smart.

By scoping out all the latest deals and promotions, like our Black Friday sale, you can pick up some truly stylish products for much less than you’d thought. Of course, you will need to factor in bathroom installation costs which you can find out more about, right here at VictoriaPlum.com.

So, to help you achieve the bathroom you’ve always wanted for less, I’ve picked out a full bathroom suite, with bath, taps, tiles, flooring and accessories, that is big on style and high in quality—all for less than £700!

A minimalist style bathroom for under £700

For many, a minimalist bathroom is the height of on-trend, contemporary style, helping to achieve a clean, uncluttered look. To achieve a minimalist style bathroom for under £700, I’ve made the following assumptions:

Based on a room size of around 2.4m (L) x 1.8m (W) x 2.4m (H)
Based on the full price of products (sale and offer prices could potentially take the total cost even lower!)
Additional items required for installation not included in the total cost, e.g. waste pipes, tools, etc (your plumber or installer should be able to provide these)
Based on flooring the bathroom but not under the bath
Based on tiling the whole room half the way up the wall with paint above
Bath measures 1500mm x 700mm

So, what did I pick?

Suite and taps

Clarity bathroom suite with straight bath—£189
Orchard Derwent basin and bath shower mixer tap pack—£149.98

Accessories

Clarity 5 piece accessory set—£41.95
Orchard round bevelled edge drilled mirror—£34.99

Walls and floors

Malmo LVT Skara embossed stick down flooring—£99 (1 box—enough to cover 3.37m²)
Metro subway white bevelled gloss wall tiles—£142.89 (11 boxes)
Craig & Rose bluebell dream kitchen & bathroom paint—£29.99 (1 x 2.5l tin)

TOTAL COST = £687.80

If you’re wishing to push the boat out a little and increase your budget limit, see what you could achieve for less than £1,400 below.

Stylish contemporary ensuite for under £1,400

Contemporary bathrooms are far and away the most popular choice in the UK today, with most homeowners looking to create a fresh, modern look that follows the latest trends. If you’re lucky enough to have your own ensuite, you’ll want this to look as stylish as possible, without spending a king’s ransom.

To achieve this, we’ve made the same assumptions as the previous bathroom, however, instead of a bath, we’ve added a shower, door and tray, which will fit with a recessed ensuite. If there is no recess within your ensuite, simply swap out for a full shower enclosure.

Suite, enclosure, taps and shower

Mode Carter bathroom suite with 6mm black shower door 1200mm—£603
Orchard Wye black thermostatic bar valve shower system—£189
Orchard Wye round black basin mixer tap with waster—£69.99
Orchard Rectangular stone shower tray—£185

Accessories

Accents Black small freestanding vanity mirror—£7.99
Accents Zig Zag Pom Pom storage basket—£29.99
Accents Fumo liquid soap dispenser—£19.99
Accents Fumo tumbler—£15.99

Walls and floors

Mont Blanc white marble effect matt wall and floor tiles 600x600mm—£172.72 (8 boxes)

TOTAL COST = £1,293.67

Stylish traditional bathroom for under £1,400

Traditional bathrooms offer a timeless appearance that never goes out of fashion. Based on classic designs, this is the perfect style for period properties or for those who like a more refined bathing experience.

Based on full bathroom flooring and under bath
Based on tiling just the wall behind the bath ½ way up the wall (splash area)
Bath dimensions: 1695mm x 740mm

I selected the following products:

Suite and taps

The Bath Co. Dulwich roll top bath suite with grey seat–£757
The Bath Co. Dulwich basin and bath shower mixer tap pack–£173.99

Accessories

The Bath Co. Beaumont bathroom mirror—£74.99
The Bath Co. Camberley 3 piece cloakroom accessory set–£60.97

Walls and floors

Annecy white gloss wall tiles—£132.54 (6 boxes)
Faus Blue Tile moisture resistant click flooring–£149.98 (2 boxes)

TOTAL COST = £1,349.47

Stylish contemporary family bathroom for under £1,400

Shared spaces, like family bathrooms, can prove tricky when it comes to balancing style and budget. They need to be functional, easy-to-clean and hardwearing. But why should you compromise? Following the same assumptions as the first 2 bathrooms above, I believe you can achieve a gorgeous, contemporary family bathroom for less than £1,400.

Suite, bath, taps and shower