Bathroom Suite - where to source

[DavinaSmith]

We have a builder we trust to install our bathroom once we have picked it.
I am looking online and in brochures at Kartell, Tavistock, Victoria Plum and Howdens.
Does anyone have any experience fitting a bathroom from these or similar companies who can advise on quality? I do not want to be looking at cracked, swollen or chipped bathroom furniture in a few short years, would rather pay more upfront as long as it is actually better quality.
Also need to pick tiles but assume Topps is fine for this, I think our kitchen tiles came from b&q.

@DavinaSmith How you getting on? We pressed the button on ours today. We are ripping everything out and starting again … under floor heating and humidity ceiling fan no less. Gone for Ideal Standard i.life basin and wc, Carronite integra eco bath and further future proofing with a walk in shower tray. Stopped short of high rise wc.

We have finished phase one so have a toilet and shower over bath. The whole wall behind the bath is tiled so we can take the bath away in future if we need to. We would be more likely to put a wet room in downstairs though.
Slight pause while the sink/cupboard unit is delivered. Nice to have a break from the noise and dust at the moment.
We are using the bath taps to wash hands and brush teeth. Luckily they are at the end of the bath so easy to teach.

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If you're paying for a trusted builder, I'd spend a bit more on the furniture rather than the installation. Howdens and Tavistock generally have a better reputation for durability, while Kartell is good mid-range value. Victoria Plum can be hit or miss, so check the cabinet construction and warranty.
For tiles, Topps Tiles is a reliable choice, and good-quality porcelain tiles from B&Q can be just as durable. Focus on the product quality rather than the retailer.

Damn it. I’ve just had a new bathroom and did not think to consult that none of practical information that is @PigletJohn. Had the flush redone twice in the first month.

How on earth do you know that the items you choose will fit properly? That's my fear. I have a small en-suite. I have been looking for a bathroom company that will do it all because no idea how to find a reputable fitter or builder . What is the best way to plan it all yourself?

The bathroom showroom manager at my local City Plumbing gave me the names of three people to get quotes from. I just checked their reviews and one stood out.