Freestanding Bath Buying Guide | Luxury Baths UK | Home of Clay
A freestanding bath is one of the most transformative additions you can make to a luxury bathroom. More than just a place to wash, a well chosen freestanding bath becomes the centrepiece of the entire room -- a statement piece that defines the aesthetic and sets the tone for everything around it. But with so many options available, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
At Home of Clay we stock a curated range of luxury freestanding baths from two of the most respected names in the market -- Ashton & Bentley and Emporio Bagno -- alongside bath fillers, feet and accessories to complete your installation. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know before you buy.
What Size Freestanding Bath Do You Need?
Before choosing a style or material, start with your space. Freestanding baths require clearance on all sides -- ideally at least 200mm -- to allow for cleaning, plumbing access and the overall visual effect of the bath sitting freely in the room.
Standard freestanding bath lengths range from 1500mm to 1800mm, with widths typically between 700mm and 800mm. Double ended baths, where both ends are curved and the waste sits centrally, are ideal for two people and work particularly well in larger bathroom spaces. Single ended baths have a more traditional silhouette with one sloping end for reclining and are a popular choice for smaller rooms.
Always measure your bathroom carefully before ordering and factor in the position of your waste and supply pipes, as these will influence where the bath can be positioned in the room.
Choosing the Right Material
The material your freestanding bath is made from affects everything -- heat retention, durability, weight, sustainability and how the bath feels to the touch. At Home of Clay we stock baths in three premium material technologies from Ashton & Bentley, alongside the plant-based resin range from Emporio Bagno.
Correro -- Ashton & Bentley Flagship Range
Correro is Ashton & Bentley's signature material, combining organic materials with volcanic minerals, natural-mined fillers and high-performance resin to create a true stone resin bath. Correro baths are non-porous, exceptionally durable and retain heat up to 12 times longer than a standard acrylic bath -- meaning your water stays warmer for longer. Every Correro bath comes with a 25-year guarantee, reflecting the exceptional quality of the material and construction.
Duracast -- Ashton & Bentley Whitestone Range
Duracast is a mineral composite material combining natural volcanic stone with premium resin, producing a bath with outstanding compressive and tensile strength. Duracast baths are highly stain resistant and have a beautiful natural stone aesthetic, making them a popular choice for contemporary bathroom designs where a clean, sophisticated look is a priority.
Biolux -- Ashton & Bentley Biome Eco Range
For those who want luxury without compromise on sustainability, the Biolux range is Ashton & Bentley's eco line. Made from inert mineral fillers, recycled PET and corn-based resin, Biolux baths are 100% sustainable, non-porous, acoustically dampened and warm to the touch. The Biome range proves that environmentally responsible manufacturing and genuinely luxurious bathing experience are not mutually exclusive.
Emporio Bagno -- Plant-Based Resin
Emporio Bagno bring an Italian design sensibility to their freestanding bath range, using a material made from 100% recyclable, plant-based resins. The result is a bath that is both beautiful and responsibly produced, with a smooth, tactile finish and a refined contemporary aesthetic that reflects Emporio Bagno's heritage in luxury Italian bathroom design.
Choosing a Bath Filler
A freestanding bath needs a freestanding or wall mounted bath filler to complete the look. The filler you choose should complement both the style of the bath and the wider brassware in your bathroom.
Freestanding bath fillers stand independently from the bath and the wall, feeding through the floor, and create a dramatic and luxurious effect. Wall mounted bath fillers are a cleaner alternative where floor plumbing is not practical. Both options are available in a range of premium finishes including chrome, brushed brass, matt black and brushed nickel.
At Home of Clay we stock bath fillers and accessories to complement our freestanding bath range, and our team can help you choose the right combination for your bathroom.
Bath Feet and Finishing Details
Many freestanding baths are available with a choice of feet styles, from classic ball and claw designs to sleek contemporary plinth bases. Ashton & Bentley baths can be specified with a variety of feet options to suit both traditional and modern bathroom designs, allowing you to personalise your bath to your exact taste.
Waste and overflow fittings are another important finishing detail. A click clack waste in a matching finish to your bath filler ties the whole look together and ensures a cohesive aesthetic throughout the room.
Why Buy Your Freestanding Bath from Home of Clay?
At Home of Clay we are specialists in luxury bathroom products and our freestanding bath collection reflects the same commitment to quality and design that runs through everything we stock. We carry Ashton & Bentley and Emporio Bagno because we believe they represent the finest freestanding baths available at their price points, offering materials, craftsmanship and design that genuinely justify the investment.
Our showroom in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire is the perfect place to discuss your bathroom project in person. Our team can advise on sizing, materials, bath fillers and accessories to help you create a bathroom that is truly exceptional.
Browse our full freestanding bath collection at homeofclay.com or call us on 01782 617517 to speak to a member of our team.