Articles

15 Jul

Posted at 07:24h in Articles, Our Services

During the bathroom design phase of a project we often get asked what are the best options for storage? How do you make a bathroom functional but also keep the sense of style? Here are some of our favourite ways to implement Bathroom Storage for Style and Space Floating storage drawers Storage units beneath sinks are nothing new. The modern look of floating storage can add a touch of class. They give the impression of less space being filled while still giving you generous storage. They can also be lit underneath by LED lighting to further enhance the bathroom environment. Recessed shelving Recessed shelving is a very convenient and cost effective way to incorporate storage into your new bathroom. Recesses can be created in walls and then tiled to provide a seamless finish. This is our preferred method for adding storage within showers or alongside baths. It maximizes the space...

30 Jun

Posted at 10:12h in Articles, Our Services

Over the years we have encountered lots of Bathroom mistakes that people have asked us to come and rectify. The following are the most frequent mistakes that we see people making 1. Not budgeting properly It can be easy to overspend when in any renovation project and bathrooms are no different. If you're not in control then costs can quickly spiral and end up much higher. To ensure you don't overspend we recommend using an Excel or Google sheet with everything itemised. This way you can see at a glance exactly what the bottom line is. Having a contingency of about 20 per cent is also good practice, just in case. Don't be tempted to cut corners and use inferior materials, inevitably this will end up costing you more in the long run. 2. Rushing in and not doing proper research It's easy to get carried away with the latest...

16 Jun

Posted at 09:35h in Articles, Our Services

Alongside your kitchen your bathroom is probably the most important space where you can add value to your home. Here at Bespoke Bathrooms we are experts at Bathroom Renovation and Design. We can help you transform a tired and worn out bathroom to a luxurious haven. Nowadays there are so many options for home owners to see examples of a large variety of bathroom designs. What we find is that where people really need help is translating that to their own home. We help you to bridge this gap by using our expertise. We have completed so many bathrooms at this stage that we know all of the tricks and hacks to get the best out of a space for you. It all starts with a email or phone call to us. Let us know your room dimensions and a little bit about what you are trying to...

31 May

Posted at 08:12h in Articles, Our Services

We all like a little luxury in the bathroom, and nowadays with Brexit and Covid we are all being encouraged to shop locally. We thought we'd take the opportunity to do a round up of some of our favourite home grown soap brands. Some are definitely in the luxury bracket whilst others play on their Irish roots to try and make them unique. After all as the saying goes “Any fool can make soap. It takes a clever man to sell it.” So here it is, in no particular order, our Best Irish Soap Brands: Soap & More https://soapandmore.ie Soap & more was set up by Reham Ghafarji in 2020. Reham is originally from Syria and moved to Ireland in 2017, settling in the beautiful West Cork town of Clonakilty, with her young family. Having been forced to leave Syria due to war she is very happy in Ireland...

15 May

Posted at 17:23h in Articles, Our Services

With a large variety of properties throughout Dublin there are some large bathrooms and some much smaller ones. If your bathroom is at the small end of the scale fear not! We have got you covered with 5 Tips to Make your Bathroom Look Bigger Keep decoration simple If there are lots of objects or busy patterns on the wall or floor coverings then a bathroom can quickly look like a mess. By going for a more simple decor you can make a bathroom seem more spacious. Minimalist bathroom furniture which by its nature is a simple design can be good. Less really is more. Simple decoration doesn't have to mean boring. A streamlined uncluttered room will give a very elegant feel. These days a modern clean look with less fuss is universally appealing. Minimise Accessories Some accessories can help to create an atmosphere and put your stamp on...

30 Apr

Posted at 14:02h in Articles, Our Services

We are delighted to be back operating again properly from the 4th May. Under the governments latest announcements all construction can re-commence. Like most businesses in Ireland we've been impacted significantly by Covid 19 and have had to down tools for most of the first quarter of 2021. This has meant a lot of disruption for our clients who we were due to have completed bathrooms for in this time. We are working to keep all of our clients updated with new start times for their bathroom projects now that we know that we are allowed to operate again. Our list of booked in jobs is quite significant and will keep our team busy for the coming months. If you have a bathroom renovation project in mind then please don't hesitate to get in touch. We won't be able to work on it immediately we can certainly come and meet...

14 Apr

Posted at 14:27h in Articles, Our Services

Bathrooms nowadays are a lot more than functional spaces, they are a way to make your mark on a property and give yourself a piece of luxury every day. Besides the actual hard finishes and sanitary-ware choices that you can have another way to make your mark is with the use of indoor plants. Plants provide more than aesthetics though. Studies haven been done that show indoor plants can improve the air quality in your home. In addition plants can help contribute to reducing stress which can go a long way into making your bathroom feel like more of a high end spa. You can't just put any plant in your bathroom, you need one which will thrive. Bathrooms are typically humid and warm places at certain times, during and after showers for example. Then during other times of the day and night temperatures can drop right down. Bathrooms...

31 Mar

Posted at 07:54h in Articles, Our Services

A downstairs toilet can be a space in your home that you can have a bit of fun decorating. It doesn't need to necessarily be in keeping with the rest of your home. It is clearly a functional space but you can make it a bit quirky and show off your sense of fun. Sometimes it can be enough just to repaint or to add some vibrant wallpaper to brighten things up. Other times is can take a bit more work to completely transform this small space. At Bespoke Bathrooms we often give our clients downstairs bathrooms an overhaul whilst we are in our clients homes installing main bathrooms. Here are some downstairs toilet ideas to get you thinking.  Go for bold flooring In this example our client went for a bold patterned tile floor. This contrasted with the white subway tiles on the wall. The cistern was built...

19 Mar

Posted at 08:30h in Articles, Our Services

There are not many true Wet Room Specialists in Ireland. Sure there are companies that offer to fit Wet Rooms, but are they really qualified? At Bespoke Bathrooms we have been trained by Wedi the German Wet Room market leaders. Our team successfully completed their installers training course back in 2015. Since then we have installed hundreds of Wet Rooms throughout the Dublin region. It all begins with us making a visit to your home and surveying the space where you want to install a wet room. Some contractors might mislead you into thinking that a Wet Room can only be installed on the ground floor. This simply isn't true. We can install a wet room on any floor of your property. What is required though is that the wet room is made 100% watertight. We have lost count of the number of times we have been contacted...

28 Feb

Posted at 10:16h in Articles, Our Services

Bespoke Bathrooms provide a high end bathroom design and fitting service for discerning clients in the Dublin area. During Covid restrictions we are still happy to discuss your project, we are jut not able to undertake site visits. Our service starts with a simple inquiry, you can either email us or call on 01 4948048. As each bathroom is unique there is no 'one size fits all'. This means that as a starting point we will need some basic information about your space. Photos showing your existing bathroom are a great start. If you have a measuring tape handy then room size: length x width x height would be really useful. If you have seen any projects that you like the look of in our gallery then that can also help us with planning your new bathroom. After Covid restrictions are lifted we look forward to visiting your property...