A lot of people when buying a new bathroom wonder whether they should buy an entire bathroom suite or buy components for their bathroom individually. What you do depends on your situation and what you want your bathroom to look like. It is important you know what exactly you are buying before you buy it.

If you are buying a bathroom suite, you should make sure to find out what it is made from before purchasing it and the same applies for buying individual components. Take baths for an example. Baths tend to come made of two things: acrylic or steel. Steel baths are a lot more traditional, but acrylic baths are more popular these days for a number of reasons.

Acrylic is an easier substance to mould; therefore acrylic baths are often a lot more elaborate in design. If you’re looking for a bath based on the beauty of its design, an acrylic bath is your best bet.

Steel however is very hard wearing, and steel suits/components therefore have a very good lifespan. The disadvantage to steel here is that any damage (such as scratches) can be very difficult to repair, and although acrylic is less resilient to wear and tear, damage is generally not a problem to fix and will cost a minimal amount of money.

When it comes to the choice, bathroom suites are the best option for most people, since they offer the best value for money and include all the essentials, making the process a whole lot easier. Bathrooms suites also mean your bathroom will be perfectly coordinated, giving the whole thing a perfectly uniform look that you may have trouble achieving should you choose to buy objects separately.

At SMR Bathrooms, we offer a range of bathroom suites and furnishings to suite all needs and requirements.