A cloakroom is usually a small downstairs bathroom that contains a toilet, basin and mirror. It's a place where guests can use the toilet without having to use the family bathroom upstairs. The most popular location for a cloakroom is in the space under the stairs. The Bathroom Compare Cloakroom model includes a toilet, toilet seat and a basin and pedestal, which we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
A 3-piece bathroom, sometimes known as a bathroom suite, is simply a bathroom that consists of three different products. Traditionally, these three products are a bath, basin and a toilet, the three essentials that are needed within the bathroom. The Bathroom Compare Three Piece Bathroom model includes a toilet and toilet seat, basin and pedestal (where applicable) and a shower bath with side panel and bath screen, which we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
A 4-piece bathroom is the most common type of full bathroom in the UK and usually consists of a toilet, basin, bath and shower. The Bathroom Compare Four Piece Bathroom model includes a toilet and toilet seat, basin and pedestal (where applicable), a standard bath and bath panel, shower enclosure and tray which we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
A bathroom with shower room is becoming increasingly popular in the UK and is defined as a bathroom that has a large walk-in shower. The Bathroom Compare Bathroom with Shower Room model includes a toilet, toilet seat and a basin and pedestal (where applicable) and a large shower panel and tray, which we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
A shower room, also known as a wet-room is a totally waterproofed or tanked bathroom with a shower area at the same level as the rest of the floor. The water usually drains away through a flush drain within the shower area. The Bathroom Compare Shower Room includes a large shower panel and tray that we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
En-suite, in translation, means “attached”, “connected” or “in the room” and it’s mostly used when speaking of bathrooms. Essentially, an en-suite bathroom is a private bathroom connected to a bedroom with no other accesses – like from hallway, kitchen or second bedroom. Even though they can be connected to any bedroom, en-suites are mostly part of master bedrooms. The Bathroom Compare en-suite shower room model includes a toilet, toilet seat, a basin and pedestal (where applicable) and a shower enclosure and tray, which we compare across all of the leading bathroom retailers.
An accessible bathroom is designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities. With 45% of pension aged adults being disabled and with 68% of disabled adults reported to experience mobility issues, making sure you have a safe liveable space is extremely important. The Bathroom Compare accessible bathroom model includes a range of products suited to help individuals who need extra support.