Freestanding baths continue to take centre stage in UK bathrooms, with homeowners increasingly seeking designs that combine sculptural appeal with everyday practicality. According to a recent Houzz trend report, the demand for standalone tubs has risen sharply as spaces become more focused on wellbeing, comfort and personal style. From Japandi calm to traditional English elegance, a freestanding bath remains the defining feature of a truly restorative bathroom.

Building on this continued appetite, BC Designs has introduced Westmere, a new addition to its Cian® solid surface collection. Following the success of the Senator bath, Westmere offers a softer, rounder interpretation that bridges traditional and contemporary design. Its generous, curved form feels equally at home in a period townhouse as it does in a modern renovation, reaffirming BC Designs’ reputation for creating timeless originals that evolve with the way we live. 

Cast from the brand’s signature Cian® material, Westmere delivers a beautifully smooth, high-gloss surface that’s durable, non-porous and easy to maintain. As with all Cian® baths, it can also be specified in the brand’s Colourkast finishes or painted externally to colour-match any interior palette, allowing complete design freedom.

At 1800mm in length and 855mm in width, Westmere offers a deep, indulgent bathing experience without dominating the room. The double-ended design provides comfort from every angle, while compatibility with both floor-standing and wall-mounted taps gives flexibility to suit any layout.

Available in polished white as standard and supported by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee, Westmere is a confident new addition to BC Designs’ expanding freestanding portfolio.

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BC Designs has announced the launch of a new painting service, now available across all Cian® and Acrymite® baths, giving retailers and their customers the freedom to choose any colour through the company’s colour matching service.

With personalisation, colour and individuality continuing to influence bathroom design, this development provides a new way for retailers to meet demand for truly bespoke spaces. The new finish is achieved via a spray-painted process, offering a smooth, consistent result across the brand’s extensive bath portfolio.

The service marks an evolution in BC Designs’ approach to bath personalisation. While the company already offers hand-painted finishes on its boat baths, metal baths and the Omnia Cian® bath from its Colchester workshop, the spray-painted method extends the possibilities to the wider Cian® and Acrymite® collections. Boat baths and metal baths will continue to be hand-painted to maintain their distinctive finish.

Adam Smith, national sales manager at BC Designs, says: “We know that colour continues to play a leading role in bathroom design, not just as an accent but as a statement. Expanding our painting service across Cian® and Acrymite® baths means our retail partners can now offer customers an even broader palette of choice. Whether a designer is working on a bold scheme or something more subtle, this service ensures that our customers can pick the exact bath they want for their design.”

The colour matching service allows for almost limitless possibilities, enabling retailers to cater for customers looking for anything from trend-led shades to timeless neutrals. The spray-painted finish is durable, practical and designed to withstand the demands of a bathroom environment, giving customers confidence in both appearance and longevity.

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