Thank you to everyone that came to see us at the Living North Spring Show at York Races. It was great to meet lots of new people from across Yorkshire and beyond, and it was an honour be a part of such a busy and well-organised show.

We hope you enjoyed it and that you got your goodie bag. Inside it there was a voucher for 10% off a bath, which can be redeemed in our new showroom in York. It’s at 9 Colliergate, YO1 8BP.

Also, by joining our mailing list you were entered into our competition to win a Millbrook Cast Iron Bath. We are delighted to announce the winner is Sara Grewer.

Well done, Sara!

There’s nothing like a touch of bathroom drama. And that’s exactly what the Saint Malo introduces to your favourite room. With its sweeping curves, ornate claw feet and beautiful painted finish, this cast iron bath brings just the right amount of tradition into your home.

Available in Silk White or one of our special Farrow and Ball exterior finishes, as well as a range of claw feet options, the Saint Malo offers flexibility alongside effortless elegance.

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So, you want to make your own soap? Good call. There’s nothing quite like homemade soap to add a genuine touch of luxurious individuality to your bathroom. And the good news is that it’s easy to do.

The biggest challenge is deciding what kind of soap you’re going to make. The possibilities are quite staggering. From Cucumber and Shea, Ginger and White Tea, and Honey Almond Oatmeal, to Chia Latte, Lavender and Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang and Frankincense… when it comes to making this choice, you’re on your own.

But it might be worthwhile thinking about the colour you want. Choosing something that will work with your bathroom palette, or that will set off the colour of your cast iron bath is a good idea.

We are going to look at making Grapefruit and Lavender Soap. The smell is divine, and the grapefruit zest acts as a gentle exfoliant. What’s more, lavender is in season right now so there should be plenty of it around – get it from your florist or simply pick it yourself.

This recipe will produce

Think of this blog post as a caveat to the last one – the one in which we waxed lyrical about the wonders of the reclaimed bathroom.

Let us state right at the outset that nothing has changed. We still think upcycling and reclaiming materials can lead to an incredibly unique bathroom that will leave your friends feeling furiously jealous.

But the reclamation route is not all plain sailing, especially when it comes to anything that includes plumbing.

As you know, roll top baths are our thing. And being an architectural historian with a lot of experience in sourcing original cast iron baths for clients, our founder Lee Hunwicks is keen to ensure you know the potential pitfalls before you start your reclamation project.

So let’s start at the bottom.

1. Check the feet. If you are considering buying a reclaimed cast iron bath, it’s really important that make sure the feet are the originals. There should be a good fit where the feet meet the bath. The last thing you want is a foot coming off under

We all want a bathroom that reflects who we are and what we love. And while adding a cast iron bath is a great start, there are lots of additional ways to achieve this goal.

We are particularly excited about reclaimed bathrooms at the moment. This is all about sourcing and upcycling materials and objects that will turn your bathroom into an idiosyncratic sanctuary that can never be repeated.

You need two main ingredients: the reclaimed materials themselves, and your imagination. Once you have these in place, nothing can go wrong. (Well, almost nothing.)

So let’s start with the basics – the building blocks, if you like. Reclaimed wood, bricks and stone can form the foundation for the perfect bathroom. Reclaimed floorboards can be used where you’d expect to use them – but what about on the walls, as a vanity countertop, or even as a caddy for your cast iron bath.

Reclaimed tiles are also a marvellous material to work with. You can achieve some incredible looks for your floor and walls –

"We were in the middle of renovating our house when I came across a copper bath in a hotel room. I fell in love with it, cancelled our pending bathroom fixtures order and began the hunt for a copper bath of our own. The Cast Iron Bath Company offered incredible value and customer service and I managed to twist my husband's arm! We started the bathroom design again from scratch so that we could create the backdrop that we felt this piece deserved, and make it the star of the room. I think we achieved that. It even encourages our five month old baby to do tummy time because she can look up from her changing mat and spot her reflection in the tub! Hidden behind the length of the bath is a tiled shelf which was built just big enough to house a wine glass when we're having a soak.  Now we have access to our own boutique bathroom whenever we want!"

Kelly McEvoy.

"Why do I love my bath? Because it is an utterly decadent way to spend an hour of peace and quiet…"

Matt Foney.