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15 Feb

Posted at 19:48h in Articles, Our Services

Remodeling your bathrooms can be quite expensive, on the average is costs about €7,500 for a remodeling project. For most people, that is a hefty financial commitment. There are cost cutting measures you can implement to help undertake that remodeling project without having to break the bank. Save On Your Tiles The cost of tiles is one of the highest in a remodeling project, if you decide to tile the floor and wall the cost might just be too much. To save cost, tile only the essential places like the floor. You can paint the wall and the shower stalls in a color shade like the tile color. Manage Your Counter Tops Granite counter tops have become a common sight in many bathrooms recently, to save on your bathroom counter tops buy colors that not common. The popular shades are the neutral tones like brown or tan are more...

31 Jan

Posted at 08:45h in Articles, Our Services

Adding an en-suite to a bedroom is a great idea if you have a large bedroom. Typically in older properties there are far less bathrooms incorporated into the original building. Rooms are often larger, so they lend themselves to retrofitting an en-suite. If you have a growing family and multiple people are all sharing the same bathroom adding an en-suite is a must. You can save yourself lots of family arguments by putting in an en-suite! In this article we look at what it takes to transform an used corner of a bedroom into a luxury en-suite. You will be wondering why you didn't do it years ago. How much space is needed when adding an en-suite to a bedroom Often an en-suite can be fitted into an existing bedroom, if space is really limited it can be possible to take a bit of space from 2...

15 Jan

Posted at 10:41h in Articles, Our Services

Bespoke Bathrooms are one of the leading Bathroom Renovation Contractors in the Dublin area. As we focus solely on bathrooms we have perfected the process. Whilst other contractors turn their hands to attic conversions, extensions, and kitchen refits as well as bathrooms. We just focus on bathrooms. Sometimes people ask us why. Surely if we have the building skills why not do kitchens as well? The answer comes down to focus and specialism. In all walks of life we have the choice between the specialists and the focused experts. Lets say you have a heart attack - who would you prefer to treat you? A GP with a big range of all sorts of medical experience. Or a cardiac surgeon who has spent the last 10 years focused solely on heart patients? The focused expert wins every time in our book. By just doing bathrooms we have...

24 Dec

Posted at 15:15h in Articles, Our Services

So here we are again at the end of another year. Oh boy what a year it has been! Who would have predicted that 2020 was going to be the humdinger that it was. To be coming to the end of year in one piece seems like quite an achievement. The fact that our team has been largely able to continue installing luxury bathrooms for most of the year is an achievement too! Back in the first lock-down when we had to down tools and were not allowed to go out and work it was a tough time. Lets call a spade a spade, we were worried. Would our team be ok? Would people still want their bathrooms renovated? How long would we have to stay off work? Well thankfully we got through it. Our customers were all so understanding, most were happy to continue, so did need...

15 Dec

Posted at 15:19h in Articles, Our Services

So your bathroom is in need of a makeover? You're looking for a Bathroom Makeover Company to step in and wave a magic wand. Leaving you with little more to do than to post the pics on Instagram to impress your friends. But lets back up a little. I'm guessing like most people you're not an expert in Bathroom Makeovers. So how do you go about making sure that the Bathroom Makeover Company you choose is able to meet your needs? We've compiled the following checklist to help you make an informed decision. Have been established for many years We realise that every business has to start somewhere. However if you are paying for a high end bathroom you don't want to be the 'guinea pig' project. You want a bathroom makeover company with a proven track record. One that has stood the test of time. Has a large...

30 Nov

Posted at 08:08h in Articles, Our Services

Can a bathroom vent into the attic? Modern bathrooms can come in all shapes and sizes and with lots of fancy extras. That luxury power shower that you wanted gives a great start to your day. But have you given a thought to all of the steam that it will generate? One thing that needs to be considered is the waste air from the bathroom. This is typically moist and can be warm. The perfect combination for mould growth. Because of this you need to ensure that whatever you do to vent your bathroom is properly thought through. Some people think that they can simply vent their bathroom into the attic after all out of sight out of mind right? Who goes up there much anyway. Wrong! You should not vent air from your bathroom into the attic. Introducing moist air to the attic space is asking...

15 Nov

Posted at 21:25h in Articles, Our Services

Renovating bathrooms no matter the size can be a very complicated exercise, especially if you want it done right. It takes more than desire and taste to bring about the perfect bathroom renovation, here some of the things to consider. Budget Your budget is the most important factor to consider when undertaking bathroom renovations; your budget determines the extent of the renovation. Consider carefully the cost of fittings, plumbing experts, and other costs. Weigh these costs with available funds to determine if the project fits in with your available resources. It is important to note that, when drawing up a budget, funds for unforeseen events should also be put in the budget. Expert Opinion Renovation experts are usually the ones that bring the renovation dreams to reality; they usually know the best ways to make projects a reality. Some companies like Bespoke Bathrooms specialise in large and small bathroom renovations,...

31 Oct

Posted at 17:35h in Articles, Our Services

With all of the different shower types on the market it can be hard to know which shower type to choose. The shower is a key component to any bathroom or wet room these days. This means it is important to get the choice right. Otherwise you can end up compromising your bathroom experience and it will annoy you every day! So what are the different shower types? Really it boils down to 4 different shower types which are as follows: Electric showers Mixer showers Power showers Digital showers   How do you choose which shower type is best? So what are the things you need to consider when picking a shower type? What is your boiler type? Combi boilers and older gravity-fed systems work very differently, so need different types of shower What is your water pressure like? If it is low, then you might need to look at...

16 Oct

Posted at 08:47h in Articles, Our Services

At Bespoke Bathrooms we work with a range of clients, from private home owners to professional landlords. We recently were talking to a seasoned property investor and he told us "En-suites Get You Better Tenants". His advice is that having en-suite bath or shower rooms can have a significant impact. In fact they can help you get more rent, reduce void periods and attract a higher quality of tenant. This investor invests mainly in HMO's (House in Multiple Occupation). Which means that he rents out individual rooms rather than the entire property. This can be a very good approach to property investing, especially if you can stay living in the property yourself. This is because you can earn up to €14,000 per year tax free. Under the Revenue Rent-a-room relief if you rent out rooms in your main residence you can earn €1160 every month completely...

30 Sep

Posted at 08:38h in Articles, Our Services

At Bespoke Bathrooms we provide a one stop shop bathroom renovation service for discerning clients throughout Dublin. Whether you are looking for a small bathroom renovation or a complete makeover of all the bathrooms in your house we can do them all.   Unlike some companies we undertake the entire project for you from start to finish. From initial survey to completed project you will have a named project manager. It is his job is to make sure things are perfect and why we are Dublin bathroom renovation specialists.   Our bathroom renovation service is turnkey. In other words, we take care of everything from tiling the bathroom floor to installing lighting to helping you find the perfect wash hand basin.   We are conscious that bathroom renovation costs represent a sizeable investment in your property. Therefore, we can help you source the right sanitary ware to meet your budget. We...