Wood vs Acrylic Bath Panels: Which is Best for Your Bathroom?
A closer look at how wood and acrylic bath panels compare on knocks, water resistance, upkeep and finish, to help you choose what suits your bathroom and gives you the look you want.
Skip to blog content
-
-
Shower Trays: A Buying Guide to Shapes, Fit and Safety
A practical guide to choosing a shower tray, from understanding how it fits your space, to coping with daily use and keeping you safe every time you step in. -
A Bath For The Days You're Not Racing The Clock
Discover the benefits of a bath over a shower, and how a long soak helps you relax and unwind, reduces stress and encourages better sleep. -
How To Choose The Best Toilet For Your Bathroom
A guide to toilet types and bowl shapes, from period style to smart features, to help you find the right fit for your bathroom. -
Popular posts
-
How to Clean a Shower Head
Keeping your shower head clean is vital to ensure your shower continues to work as it should. Here we take you through our top methods for cleaning your shower head. -
Bathroom Storage Ideas
Take a look at our top bathroom storage ideas. From shower cubby holes to upcycling, we've got everything you need to create a beautifully tidy bathroom space. -
How To Fit A Shower Screen
Fitting a shower screen is something many people will shy away from. However, with the right DIY knowledge, it's a job many people can tackle themselves. We take you through how you can fit your own shower or bath screen. -
How To Choose Bathroom Taps
Your bathroom taps are most likely going to be with you for a long period of time, so it’s important that you make the right decision when choosing your types of bathroom tap. We’ve put together a handy guide to all the different types of basin taps and their finishes to help make your decision a little easier.
-
-
Jargon Buster
Rimless Toilet
Rimless toilets do not have a traditional toilet rim. They instead use a direct flush technique that shoots water around the whole bowl, leaving no nooks or crannies for bacteria to hide in.
-
Small bathroom ideas for 2026
Make more of a compact bathroom with inspiring ideas for colour, furniture, storage, lighting and space-saving baths, showers, basins and toilets. -
How Much Space Is Needed For A Freestanding Bath?
A closer look at what really decides whether a freestanding bath fits your bathroom, from wall clearance to room layout and sizing. -
How to Measure for a Replacement Bath Panel
A replacement bath panel only fits properly if the numbers behind it are right, so here’s exactly what to measure and how. -
A Complete Guide to Bathroom Lighting
Lighting can completely transform the look and feel of your bathroom. From layering ambient, task and accent lighting to choosing the right fittings for your style, this guide explores everything you need to know to create a bathroom that's as beautiful as it is practical. -
Vanity Unit Ideas for Small Spaces
Colour that earns its place, corners that finally work and ideas to help you choose the right cloakroom sink unit for your small bathroom.
-
Our Favourite Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Bathroom lighting ideas worth stealing, from wall lights that earn their place to mirrors, alcoves and ceiling fittings with real character. -
8 Bathroom Upgrades We're Crushing On in the Drench Summer Sale
Discover eight of our favourite bathroom upgrades in the Drench Summer Sale. From fluted vanity units and statement baths to premium brassware and colourful basins, explore design-led products with savings across some of our most-loved collections. -
How To Descale A Shower Head and Get Your Flow Back
Weak pressure, spray going in all directions and nozzles that look past their best? Here's how to descale your shower head at home. -
What's Your Colour Mood?
We all know colour affects how a space feels - but have you ever thought about how it reflects you? Take our short quiz to reveal your colour mood and discover the concrete basin that matches your vibe. -
Curated Collection: Dopamine Decor
Celebrate the bold and joyful design trend that’s all about feel-good colour, character and interiors. Whether you're ready for a full splash of colour or just a playful accent, this edit helps you design a bathroom that works. -
How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in the UK in 2026?
Thinking about renovating your bathroom but need more info to help plan and work out budgets? Find out how much it will cost to install a new bathroom in 2026. -
Smart Bathrooms: How To Add Technology To Yours
Everything you need to know about smart bathroom technology. What it is, what it does and how you can add it to your own bathroom without starting from scratch. -
Fixed Shower Heads: Sizing, Style and Installation
The right fixed shower head turns your daily shower into something worth looking forward to. Whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, this guide covers the decisions that matter before you buy. -
What is a Stand Alone Bath? Ultimate Freestanding Bathtub Guide
Considering a freestanding tub for your bathroom? Find out all you need to know about this type of bath in our expert buying guide. -
How to Clean Shower Glass Effectively
Find out the best way to clean your shower glass with our comprehensive guide. -
What is a Vanity Unit?
A vanity unit combines a washbasin with built-in storage in one sleek fixture and it might be the upgrade your bathroom is missing. -
What is Showerwall? Everything you need to know
Thinking about bathroom wall panels? In this guide, we explain what Showerwall is, how it works and why it's becoming a popular alternative to traditional tiles. Discover the benefits, installation considerations and design options. -
Drench Trade Turns Up the Volume with Fix Radio
Drench Trade has expanded its partnership with Fix Radio, now sponsoring both Record of the Week on The Bald Builders Breakfast Show and Clive Holland's Pub Lunch Quiz, alongside advertising across the station. -
The Hidden Value of Keeping a Bath in Your Home
New research from our Great British Baths Report 2026 shows that removing a bath could cost you thousands in lost house value and have an impact on how long it takes to sell your home. -
Get the look: Rivals-inspired bathroom trends for 2026
Inspired by Disney+’s Rivals, nostalgic maximalism is bringing bold 1980s-inspired bathrooms back into style. Discover how to recreate the look with warm metallics, glossy finishes, dramatic stone and playful pastel tones - all with a modern, contemporary twist. -
The Great British Bath Report 2026
Our latest study explores the decline of the bath in modern homes and reveals new research highlighting the role baths still play in property value, wellbeing, family life and everyday routines. The Great British Bath Report 2026 explores why the bath continues to deserve a place in British bathrooms. -
Case Study: A Colourful Victorian Bathroom Renovation Full of Pattern and Personality
Take a tour around Suzy’s joyful Victorian family home in Sheffield, including a colourful bathroom renovation completed almost entirely DIY. Featuring Drench products including a burnt orange countertop basin, brushed brass fittings and bespoke vintage vanity, the space blends practicality with creativity, pattern and personality. -
Best Shower Heads for 2026
Discover the best shower heads for every bathroom, from low pressure homes to rainfall designs. This 2026 buying guide covers types, features and expert tips to help you choose the right fit.
