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Looking for an alternative to VictoriaPlum.com for bathroom furniture?
Shopping for bathroom furniture can be confusing. Find out why there is an alternative to well-known retailer VictoriaPlum.com that you should consider adding to your shopping list.
Posted by Joanne Neal in Inspiration
The convenience of online shopping has transformed the way people shop for bathroom essentials. From sleek fixtures to trendy furniture, online bathroom stores have become a go-to destination for homeowners and interior enthusiasts alike. In this article, we look specifically at two online stores and the benefits they offer to customers shopping for a new bathroom.
Since VictoriaPlum.com (or Victoria Plum as it was then known) first launched over 20 years ago, there has been a rapid growth of online bathroom stores. While it stands out as a well-known and popular choice for purchasing bathroom furniture online, it is important to acknowledge that it is not the exclusive choice available to customers. The digital marketplace for bathroom furniture offers a huge array of alternatives beyond VictoriaPlum.com with local businesses that have an online store also providing options to cater to various budgets, styles and bathroom ideas. Exploring beyond VictoriaPlum.com allows customers to discover a wealth of possibilities, ensuring they find the perfect fit for their bathroom needs.
Is VictoriaPlum.com the same company as Victoria Plumbing?
Well, first things first: there isn’t actually a company called Victoria Plumbing. You are probably thinking of Victorian Plumbing, but we get that it must be confusing for customers looking to buy bathroom furniture - especially if you quickly type a search into Google on your mobile while you’re on the move.
It is still confusing, right? So much so in fact that there was a court case between Victoria Plum and Victorian Plumbing. From all accounts the court case went on for several years and required considerable legal work as it was the first case of its type in Britain between two businesses with very similar names, with Victoria Plum eventually winning the court case. For the purposes of clarity then (and we know both VictoriaPlum.com and Victorian Plumbing would want that), they are very much different companies, despite having been established around the same time.
So, now that is clear… if you’re considering VictoriaPlum.com for your bathroom furniture, we’d like to throw another online bathroom retailer into the mix. The Bath House.
Where to buy your bathroom furniture?
VictoriaPlum.com offers a fantastic choice of bathroom furniture on its website and has helped over 2 million customers across the UK. In fact, according to its website it is the UK’s largest online only bathroom retailer. No mean feat.
From contemporary designs to timeless classics, their vast collection gives customers the freedom to create their dream bathroom. On the other hand if you are reading this and live in Leicester or Leicestershire, thebathhousewigston.co.uk, as a local business, offers a great range of products at competitive prices that will resonate with homeowners looking for modern bathroom products to enhance their living space.
Comparing price points for your bathroom budget
When considering price and budget, VictoriaPlum.com excels in offering a wide range of bathroom furniture different price points, making it suitable for most budgets. Their economies of scale enable them to provide competitive prices without compromising on quality. In contrast, thebathhousewigston.co.uk is currently offering discounts of 35% on RRP across its range of basins, taps, and cabinets, making it an affordable choice for those seeking quality bathroom furniture, while giving Leicester homeowners the chance to support a local business in the same way that customers in Doncaster helped VictoriaPlum.com to grow in the early days.
Is VictoriaPlum online only?
The short answer is, yes. VictoriaPlum.com is able to be so competitive with its bathroom furniture prices because it sells exclusively online, meaning it doesn’t have to operate expensive showrooms, enabling it to pass on those savings to its customers. The problem with that is that if you want to see the products you are buying before parting with your hard earned money… you can’t. That’s where The Bath House comes in.
We understand that buying a new bathroom can be confusing. You may not be shopping around simply to find the cheapest bathroom furniture on the interest. You may live in Leicester, or within driving distance of Leicester city centre and prefer to visit a showroom to see the products you are considering buying, or want to ask a bathroom specialist advice before making your purchase. At thebathhousewigston.co.uk you can do both.
Yes, providing a Leicester bathroom showroom for our customers is costly. But we believe that the benefit to customers outweighs that cost. You won’t find high-pressure salespeople. You will find expert advice. At the same time, like VictoriaPlum.com, our super-fast website is also quick and easy to use, so if you just want to buy bathroom products at affordable prices online, you can do that too.
How do VictoriaPlum.com and smaller bathroom websites like thebathhousewigston.co.uk compare?
✅ Hassle-free online shopping
Both websites are designed for ease of use, whether you are shopping for bathroom furniture on desktop, tablet or mobile. So whichever you choose, finding what you want, even when you're on the go, is simple and easy.
✅ Product guarantees
Both websites offer good manufacturer guarantees as standard, ranging from one year all the way up to 10 years on some products. VictoriaPlum.com also offer free extended guarantees across a wide range of items. So wherever you choose to shop, you can assured you are buying quality bathroom products.
✅ Delivery options
The Bath House offers free nationwide delivery on all orders over £150, with a £10 delivery fee applied to orders under this value. If you live in Leicestershire - from Shepshed in the north to Market Harborough in the south or Narborough on the outskirts of Leicester city centre - you can also choose Click & Collect at checkout and then drive to pick up your order from our Leicester bathroom showroom if that’s convenient for you. VictoriaPlum.com also offer free standard delivery, although like The Bath House, a surcharge may be applied to some addresses. If you want to specify your day of delivery, next day delivery, or have your products delivered into your room of choice by its delivery team, then you will have to pay for its Premium Delivery Service with additional costs being applied.
✅ Spread the cost
VictoriaPlum.com helps customers to spread the cost of their new bathroom with Buy Now, Pay Later provider Clearpay, as well as a flexible and affordable finance option provided by Novuna Personal Finance. Credit scoring will be used to evaluate the credit risk of new applicants. Like VictoriaPlum.com, thebathhousewigston.co.uk also helps customers to spread the cost of buying bathroom furniture online through 0% interest free payments with Clearpay. As long as your order is between £100 - £1,000, you can choose Clearpay at checkout, make your first payment when you order and then pay the rest in 4 interest-free instalments over six weeks.
✅ Easy returns and replacements
Whether you choose thebathhousewigston.co.uk or VictoriaPlum.com, if you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you can exchange it up to 30 days later, or return it within 14 days and both companies will refund you.
Image: VictoriaPlum.com Clarity white wall hung vanity unit with black handle and ceramic basin
Priced at £219.00
Image: The Bath House CUBICS white wall hung basin unit with ceramic basin - handleless design
Priced at £266.50
So…which is the top choice for bathroom furniture?
When deciding between thebathhousewigston.co.uk, VictoriaPlum.com (or even Victorian Plumbing), the choice, as always, is a personal one to you. If you prioritise budget-friendly options and extensive variety, VictoriaPlum.com might be your ideal choice. If you have a specific bathroom concept in mind, prefer in-person product viewing at a physical showroom, and value face-to-face interactions with bathroom specialists, considering thebathhousewigston.co.uk for your shopping needs is highly recommended.
Before you go…
If you’re shopping for bathroom furniture online and unsure which bathroom retailer to choose, we’d suggest visiting our online store to vie our range…
Our bathroom products are sold through our Leicester Bathroom Showroom and online at store.thebathhousewigston.co.uk
To find The Bath House - use our ‘Bathroom Showroom Locator’ for our the address and postcode of our Leicester showroom.
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