Which recommended Manufacturer for Toilet, Sinks, Vanity Units, Showers and Bath

JLC9779

Just looking to refurbish bathrooms and a little confused on all the different manufacturers. Seems to be expensive brands such a Luafen, Duravit, Villeroy & Boch and them middle or the range brands such as Ideal Standard and then lots of cheaper brands Kartell/Kvit etc.
We are just looking for something that looks ok, will last and will need minimum maintenance and we can get spare parts easily if required. Is there a major difference in quality or are you just paying for the names?
Same thing with furniture, they look fairly similar in the showrooms but just wondered if there are recommended brands, they all look as though they will last a few years but not ages?
And finally taps, someone has recommended Bristan – but as above any recommendations would be welcome.
Also recommendations for Baths / Showers
Don’t mind paying for something if it is worth it, but do not want to pay for something if it is just a name.

ashe

All our toilets, sinks and taps are RAK, very good quality. Bath is mode and was very good value for the size / quality. 

If you use victoriaplum (NOT victorianplumbing) they often have sales, discount codes and you can go via topcashback for even more off 

rob7475

I fitted an Ideal standard toilet and basin in our bathroom 10 years ago and have had no trouble with them. The toilet seat still soft closes, the buttons are still like new and everything works fine and has kept it's white colour over the years.

tacpot12

Rak is good. Carron for baths, but only if you get a Carronite model.