Luxury honed marble master ensuite designed and supplied by Bowman Bathrooms for a Chelmsford CM3 homeowner

Bathroom Design & Supply in Chelmsford

We design your bathroom, source every product, and stay involved through the entire build. Use your own fitter or one of ours — Braintree showroom just 20 minutes away. Free visit, no obligation.

4.8/5 on Google · 73 reviews Free design service Manufacturer warranties included Braintree showroom — 20 min

At a glance

  • Nearest showroom: Braintree (CM7 2YN), about 20 minutes from central Chelmsford.
  • Free 3D design service: consultation, home survey, visuals and technical drawings included.
  • Coverage: CM1, CM2, CM3 plus 12 satellite villages including Writtle, Old Moulsham, Springfield and Galleywood.
  • Brands stocked: Crosswater, Hansgrohe, Axor, Geberit, Ca’ Pietra, Porcelanosa and 6+ more.
Our Showroom

Visit Our Braintree Showroom

Our Braintree showroom is about 20 minutes from central Chelmsford, on Springwood Drive just off the A120. Come and see materials in person, try taps and showers, and talk through your ideas with our design team. Free parking directly outside.

Address

Units 26-27 Block B

Braintree Enterprise Centre, 46-48 Springwood Dr

Braintree, CM7 2YN

Contact

01376 617001

braintree@bowmanbathrooms.co.uk

Opening Hours

  • Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Facilities

  • Ample free parking directly outside
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Appointments recommended

Location

Inside our Braintree showroom — bathroom displays, taps, showers and tiles you can see and touch

Meet Your Design Team

Jamie Matthams — Project Manager

Jamie Matthams

Project Manager

Rebecca Brooker — Senior Designer

Rebecca Brooker

Senior Designer

Megan Epstein — Design Consultant at Bowman Bathrooms

Megan Epstein

Design Consultant

Our team lives and works in Essex. They know local properties, the best suppliers, and what works in homes around here.

South of Chelmsford? Our Leigh-on-Sea showroom may be closer.

Around 25 minutes from Great Baddow, Galleywood and Danbury — same products, same design team.

View Leigh Showroom
What We Do

Bathroom designers in Chelmsford — a complete design and supply service

Looking for a bathroom designer near Chelmsford? Most bathroom companies sell you products and leave the rest to you. Our designers do it differently. We design your bathroom around your space — whether that's a master ensuite, family bathroom, wetroom, shower room, guest ensuite or cloakroom — source every product, coordinate delivery, and stay involved right through installation — handle the build end-to-end with us, or use your own tradesperson and we'll work with them directly.

You get a complete 3D design before anything is ordered. A fixed-price specification with no surprises. Installation drawings and technical support so your fitter has everything they need. And we're a phone call away throughout the build.

The design service is free. You only pay for the products you choose. See 25+ completed projects across Essex to see the standard we work to.

Learn about our design service  ·  Browse our brochure  ·  About Bowman Bathrooms

How It Works

Six steps from first idea to finished bathroom

Every project follows the same structured process, whether you're using your own fitter or ours. Each stage is agreed before the next begins.

  1. 01

    We talk about what you want

    Visit our Braintree showroom or we come to you in Chelmsford. We listen to what you're looking for, discuss your budget, and agree on priorities. No pressure, no commitment.

  2. 02

    We measure your space

    We visit your home in Chelmsford, take precise laser measurements, and check everything technical — plumbing, electrics, ventilation. This is how we make sure the design works perfectly in your space.

  3. 03

    You see your bathroom before it's built

    We create 3D visuals so you can see exactly how it will look. You choose every tile, tap, and finish. Nothing is ordered until you're completely happy — and the price is fixed at this point.

    3D design render for a Chelmsford CM3 master ensuite — this is what our clients see before any work begins

    3D render from an actual Chelmsford CM3 project — approved by the client before ordering

  4. 04

    We order everything and manage delivery

    We place all orders, track stock, and coordinate delivery to match your installation schedule. No chasing suppliers, no missing parts.

  5. 05

    We support the installation

    Your fitter gets detailed installation drawings, product specifications, and fitting guidance. We stay available throughout the build to answer questions and make sure everything matches the design.

  6. 06

    Aftercare & support

    Once your bathroom is finished, we hand over care guides and product manuals. All manufacturer warranties are registered. If anything needs attention down the line, we're still here.

“We’re absolutely delighted with the service we received from Bowman Bathrooms. They really got our design brief and their extensive knowledge of products and current trends was invaluable in helping us choose the right items for our bathroom refit. We would highly recommend Bowman Bathrooms.”

Rob Wilson — Great Baddow (CM2)  ★★★★★
Installation

Installation that works around you

However your bathroom gets built, we're behind the project. Here's how most of our clients work with us.

Professional bathroom installer fitting tiles with floor and furniture protection in place — the standard we expect from every tradesperson working on our designs

Your Own Tradesperson

Already have someone you trust?

Great — we'll work with them directly. Our designer can meet them on site, brief them on the specification, and we provide everything they need to install to the design exactly.

  • Installation drawings and product data provided
  • On-site briefing with your fitter available
  • Direct support line throughout the build
  • All manufacturer warranties included

Our Approved Installers

Need us to arrange installation?

Bowmans handles the build end-to-end — vetted, insured fitters who already know our product range and standards, with a workmanship warranty on every install we manage. Either way, we stay involved from start to finish.

We also offer a fully managed installation route for clients who'd like us to handle every aspect of the build, with a workmanship warranty on installations completed by our network.

Investment

What does a bathroom design and supply package cost?

For products only — cloakrooms start from around £3,000. Full bathrooms typically fall between £6,000 and £15,000+ depending on room size, specification level and product choices. That's the cost of everything we design and supply: sanitaryware, brassware, tiles, lighting, heating, furniture and accessories.

Installation is separate and depends on the scope of your project. If you have us handle the install, we can provide an indication of installation costs during the design phase.

The most accurate budgeting happens once scope is defined. Use our Price Guide for room-specific product pricing, or book a free showroom visit for a tailored quote.

Luxury wetroom rainfall shower — bathroom supply quality for Chelmsford homeowners
Built-In Quality Control

What your fitter gets from us

Whether we're handling the install or you're using your own tradesperson, the installer gets everything they need to deliver the design precisely.

Installation Drawings

Precise layout drawings showing every product position, pipe run, and electrical point — nothing left to guesswork.

Product Specifications

Full technical data for every product — dimensions, clearances, water pressure requirements — so installation is precise.

Hands-On Support

We stay available throughout the build. If a question comes up on site, we're a phone call away — and we check in to make sure everything's going smoothly.

Brands We Design With

Premium brands, selected for performance

Every product in your bathroom is chosen for durability, design integrity, and long-term performance — not because it's on promotion. All available to view at our Braintree showroom.

View all 30+ brands we supply

Local Knowledge

Bathroom design & renovation for Chelmsford homes

Chelmsford's housing stock is one of the most varied in Essex — from Victorian terraces around Moulsham (CM1), Edwardian family homes in Springfield, 1930s semis across Broomfield and Galleywood, to modern developments at Beaulieu Park and Chelmer Village. Each presents different challenges when it comes to bespoke bathroom design.

Period properties in Old Moulsham and Writtle often have uneven walls, low ceiling heights, legacy waste runs, and restricted access. Modern estate homes frequently need upgrading from builder-grade specifications. Larger homes in Great Baddow, Danbury and Stock often call for a luxury bathroom approach — multiple rooms designed as a coordinated suite.

We account for all of this during the design phase — before products are ordered and before your fitter starts work. Our Braintree showroom is just 20 minutes from central Chelmsford, where you can see and approve every material in person. If you're south of the city, our Leigh-on-Sea showroom is around 25 minutes from Great Baddow and Galleywood.

Client Reviews

What Our Chelmsford Clients Say

★★★★★

“We’re absolutely delighted with the service we received from Bowman Bathrooms. They really got our design brief and their extensive knowledge of products and current trends was invaluable in helping us choose the right items for our bathroom refit.

The after-sales service was excellent — Jamie dealt with any issues that arose promptly and without fuss. The whole team were friendly, reliable, and professional. We would highly recommend Bowman Bathrooms.”

Rob Wilson — Great Baddow (CM2)

★★★★★

“So pleased with our two cloakrooms from Bowman Bathrooms. Both unique and tasteful in their design, and fantastic care and attention to detail from Jonny and the team.

Fitting was a work of perfection from Pete and Dean, with Jamie always on hand if any issues arise (they didn’t). Smooth excellent experience from start to finish and would thoroughly recommend Bowman’s.”

Tony Double — Hatfield Peverel (CM3)

★★★★★

“We used Bowman for the design and supply of our new bathroom. They were great throughout the process and helping us bring our vision to life — making recommendations and ensuring every little detail was thought of.

We also went through their recommended fitters… they were equally superb. Very considerate, tidy and worked so hard to make sure everything came together as we wanted it. We are so pleased with the finished bathroom.”

Robyn Margetts — Great Waltham (CM3)

Chelmsford Bathroom FAQs

Common questions from homeowners in Chelmsford and surrounding villages.

For Chelmsford homeowners we handle the design and supply side of the bathroom — survey, 3D visualisation, full product specification, delivery coordination — and stay on call through the build. Most projects are a mix of CM1/CM2/CM3 stock: the older properties in Old Moulsham and Writtle need different planning to the new-build apartments around the Chelmsford CM2 station area. Whichever you have, the design phase is what catches the constraints before products are ordered.
Either route is common in Chelmsford. Many homeowners around CM1, CM2 and CM3 already have a tradesperson they trust — particularly in the established Springfield, Great Baddow and Galleywood streets — and we work directly with them. If you'd prefer us to handle the build, our Installation Service covers the Chelmsford district end-to-end — vetted, insured fitters familiar with the older Victorian terraces around the river as well as the post-1990s estates, with a workmanship warranty on every install we manage. Either way, the design support, drawings and supplier coordination stay with us.
For products only — cloakrooms start from around £3,000, and full bathrooms typically fall between £6,000 and £15,000+ depending on room size, specification level and product choices. That covers everything we design and supply. Installation is separate and depends on who does the work and the scope of your project. Use our Price Guide for room-specific product pricing, or book a free showroom visit for a tailored quote.
Yes. We regularly design bathrooms in period homes across the Chelmsford area, including Old Moulsham, Writtle and surrounding villages. These properties often have uneven walls, restricted void depth, legacy pipe routes or low ceilings. We account for all of this during the design phase — before products are ordered and before your fitter starts work.
Our Braintree showroom is about 20 minutes from central Chelmsford, on Springwood Drive (CM7 2YN). You can explore materials, try taps and showers, and talk through your ideas with our design team. If you live south of Chelmsford — Great Baddow, Galleywood or Danbury — our Leigh-on-Sea showroom is around 25 minutes away with the same products and team. We recommend booking an appointment so we can give you proper time.
We work with homeowners across Chelmsford and the surrounding CM1, CM2 and CM3 postcode areas, including Great Baddow, Springfield, Writtle, Galleywood, Boreham, Broomfield, Chelmer Village, Danbury, Little Baddow, Stock and Ingatestone. Wherever you are locally, the process is the same.
On Chelmsford projects — especially the period housing in Old Moulsham, Writtle and Galleywood — there's usually something the design phase couldn't see until a wall opened up. We stay reachable through the build for exactly that. Manufacturer warranties on every product (we register them); if we handle the install, the workmanship is covered too. The Braintree showroom is 20 minutes away if a face-to-face problem-solve helps.
We work with leading bathroom brands including Crosswater, Hansgrohe, Axor, Geberit, Roper Rhodes, BC Designs, JTP, Porcelanosa, Ca' Pietra and HIB, among others. All products can be viewed at our Braintree showroom, 20 minutes from Chelmsford.
It depends on the complexity. For a straightforward room, the design phase can take just a few days. For larger or more complex projects — multiple rooms, structural changes, bespoke elements — it's normal for design to take a couple of weeks or more. Product lead times range from 2 to 12 weeks depending on availability, with special-order items sometimes taking longer. For installation timelines, speak with your chosen fitter as these vary depending on the scope of work. We coordinate product delivery to match your installation schedule.
Next Step

Ready to start designing your bathroom?

Book a free, no-obligation showroom visit at our Braintree showroom, just 20 minutes from Chelmsford. We'll talk through your ideas, show you materials, and start putting a design together. There's absolutely no pressure — just honest advice.

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