Planning a bathroom renovation can sometimes feel like a puzzle. Between picturing how different layouts will fit your space and matching fixtures, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed before you even begin.
That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new, free Roper Rhodes Bathroom Planner—a tool built to bridge the gap between online inspiration and expert showroom guidance.
The Roper Rhodes Bathroom Planner gives full control over room layout, fixtures and finishes in a to-scale 3D environment using genuine Roper Rhodes products.
Once the project has been completed, or if the planner needs to pause at any point, the project can be saved and either sent directly to a Roper Rhodes retailer, or reopened for further adjustment.
We know how important independent showrooms are to the bathroom buying journey. They offer unbeatable expertise, personalized advice, and hands-on guidance.
Recent research among 750 consumers revealed that 34% of people use an online design tool when planning a bathroom. Consumers increasingly expect to research and design online before they buy, but until now, that digital intent didn't always translate smoothly to the high street.
"Consumers increasingly expect to research and design online before they buy, and until now that intent had nowhere to go," explains Andy Pugh, Head of Marketing at Roper Rhodes. "The Roper Rhodes Bathroom Planner connects that behaviour with the expertise of independent showrooms. It gives our retail partners better-qualified customers and gives consumers a smoother route from first idea to finished bathroom."
This launch is just the first step in our new Connected Retail approach, developed in partnership with bathroom software pioneers Spark Vision.
While the Roper Rhodes Bathroom Planner helps you plan at home, our retail partners have access to a companion tool called Spark Blueprint. This allows showroom teams to open your saved project instantly, produce stunning photorealistic visuals, and generate an accurate quotation during your very first appointment.
"Most industries have already connected their digital and physical customer journeys. Bathroom retail has not," says Fredrik Johansson, CEO of Spark Vision. "Connected Retail™ changes that, creating one continuous journey where consumers, retailers and manufacturers collaborate around exactly the same project."
Whether you're planning a complete overhaul or a refreshing update, your dream bathroom is only a few clicks away.
Head over to the Roper Rhodes Bathroom Planner to start planning your space today, and connect with a local independent retailer to bring your vision to life!