I too like the shiny white tiles in the photo. Although you made me look at them again after reading your reservations about possible associations with a 'gents loo', haha, but I don't think it will look like one. I think they can look great with a blue floor. In your photo it looks more like grey though.

Thanks for all the great ideas guys! Just had the builder to view the flat and here are some updates: builder said the soil pipe seems to be straight down, but could install a pump to flush it; although the estate agent said the pipe goes from external wall at the back of the flat. Not exactly sure who is correct. the budget is likely to go between 30k-35k. I also had a measure of the current bathroom dimension which is 1.67*2.13m. and the ceiling height is 2.56m. we'll probably change the bedroom wardrobe and free up some space as well...

Hi Marina, We used them for my mother's bathroom renovations. She was looking for a marble one though, but the customer service was great. It was just as we hit lockdown and there were delays but they keep in touch throughout. From our experience, we would recommend. Good luck with your project.

For high end I would use a good, independent bathroom company. Not sure where you are, but my friend used one in Stevenage, Herts which has a beautiful showroom, very informed and helpful staff and do the lot - sanitary water, plumbing, tiling and all the finishing touches. A cheaper option is ordering via a plumbers merchant who have a trade counter but no showrooms. They have endless brochures to choose from, but you are buying unseen so could be tricky if you don’t like anything when it arrives. At least online you can return things. One thing I like about trade counters is the huge range of brands and sizing which you just don’t seem to get online, or that’s been my experience. I would also research the brands and the sellers just to be sure.