Roper Rhodes Announced as Official Bathroom Partner for the 2026 Grand House

As Grand Designs Live returns to London’s ExCeL, Roper Rhodes is the official Bathroom Partner for the show’s centrepiece: The Grand House.

Founded in 1979 in the historic city of Bath—a location synonymous with bathing culture since Roman times—Roper Rhodes is known for their "design-first" philosophy, blending heritage with world-class innovation to redefine the modern bathroom.

Roper Rhodes has grown from just one man to a dedicated group, focused on the little details that improve the lives of customers. Working on the basis that every aspect must be considered, challenged, and designed to be better, this approach has led Roper Rhodes’ to innovations like push-button showers and contactless flushing, achieving a market-leading product innovation vitality score.

Roper Rhodes has brought this focussed approach to the Grand House this year, with a mix of contemporary design and natural finishes.  

Character-Led Design: Introducing Walcot

Central to the bathroom space will be the carefully curated selection of furniture, brassware, mirrors, and accessories that speak to the traditionalist at heart – Walcot. Recent trends have seen a move towards people celebrating homes with character – with statement pieces and details all contributing to an individual’s style. Walcot fills the gap of a classically art-deco inspired range that takes inspiration from furniture restoration and antique inspired furniture has been on a steady rise.

As you would expect from the company at the heart of home of bathing, they will also include their much-loved Harrow double ended roll-top bathtub with a separate