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10 Dec

Posted at 10:31h in Our Services, Uncategorized

A bathroom renovation is an exciting time, the high point often being choosing your new bathroom suite! You may have a very specific idea of what you want, or you might simply know what 'feel' you want to achieve from your bathroom renovation. Choosing the right bathroom suite is critical in the design of your bathroom renovation, so we've created this short guide to help you. Consider your space A lot can be done with a small bathroom renovation to maximise the space, but you still have to think about how everything will fit. That huge, luxury bath you've been coveting might not seem so brilliant when you haven't got room to swing a cat! However, there are many space­-saving bathroom suites available, with wall­-hung sinks and toilets for example, or built in storage, that can make it easier for you to achieve what you want with a small room. However before choosing a wall-­hung sink...

25 Nov

Posted at 09:57h in Our Services, Uncategorized

There are many routes you can go down when designing your new bathroom, and one of the big questions will be whether you paint or tile.  You may decide on a combination of the two, but many opt for full bathroom tiling.  Tiles are versatile, practical, waterproof, easy to clean and suit any bathroom.  Many people assume bathroom tiling must be cold underfoot but as tiles naturally retain heat, this generally isn't the case. With such a huge range of tiles to choose from, in a vast array of sizes and colours, it can be hard to know what to opt for and what will suit your bathroom. Our handy guide will help give you some ideas for your bathroom tiling, Bathroom Tiling: Size It's often advised that the size of your tiles should depend on the size of your room, although there are no hard and fast...

10 Nov

Posted at 13:24h in Our Services, Uncategorized

However exciting a bathroom refit may be, like any large­ scale building work it may cause some disruption in your home. When you hire Bespoke Bathrooms for your bathroom refit, you can rest assured that we will endeavour to make the process as smooth as we possibly can. However, there will be a period of time where you will be unable to use your bathroom and this can be a stressful experience. Often we don't realise how much we rely on such basic, everyday necessities untilthey are taken away. We hope this handy guide will help you survive your bathroom refit with the minimum amount of stress possible. Hot Water You may find that your hot water is unavailable at some stage, depending on how much work needs to be done during your bathroom refit. You will need to make sure you have plenty of saucepans to fill to heat on the hob – and an...

22 Oct

Posted at 09:48h in Our Services, Uncategorized

The benefits of a wet room are many – wet rooms are becoming more popular as a modern choice for people who are perhaps looking for something different, something more accessible, or to save space. A wet room is, essentially, a shower room in which the shower cubicle and tray are done away with. The shower area is open and the whole room is water­tight. The door will usually be raised a little above floor level, and the shower area will be fully tiled from floor to ceiling. Wet rooms are sleek, smart, low maintenance and very trendy. So, what are the benefits of a wet room? Is a wet room the right option for your home? Accessibility If you have mobility issues, you might find that you're drawn to the idea of a wet room because they are far more accessible than traditional bathroom suites. Without baths or shower trays to negotiate, it's much easier...

26 Sep

Posted at 08:23h in Our Services, Uncategorized

The installation of luxury bathrooms is our speciality. Our tight knit team offer a wealth of experience in one-off luxury bathroom design. If you can dream it, we can do it. From beautiful wet rooms, to custom built rainfall showers we will work with you to create your dream bathroom. In today’s busy environment we meet more and more homeowners looking for an oasis of calm in the home. Somewhere to go to get away from emails and phone calls. With a luxury bathroom you can have that ‘get away from it all’ spa experience everyday in the comfort of your own home. From sauna’s to jacuzzi baths to custom built wet rooms - we can do it all. We will arrange a meeting with you to discuss what elements you would like incorporated into your new luxury bathroom. We will take a look at the space and determine...

27 Aug

Posted at 11:57h in Our Services, Uncategorized

At Bespoke Bathrooms, we do not profess to be the cheapest in the business, what we do claim however, is that in choosing us, you are choosing quality. A cheap bathroom upgrade can end up costing you more in the long run. We are often calls from homeowners who have recently had a bathroom upgrade by a different company and had the nasty surprise of leaky pipes or taps a couple of months later. We end up coming in and putting right the shoddy work. Quality is important to us. It is reflected in everything we do from our choice of materials to the finish of our work. For example, with a bathroom upgrade, there is of course, a lot of pipe work and electrical work behind the walls. Since it is not on display, you will often find that a cheap contractor will simply not carry this...

11 Aug

Posted at 08:49h in Our Services, Uncategorized

 The Home Renovation Grant was launched in 2014. The scheme allows homeowners to claim tax relief on repairs carried out by tax compliant contractors. The contractor must be fully tax compliant and registered. At this point we would like to reassure you that Bespoke Bathrooms are fully tax compliant and registered for the scheme. The scheme means that for a limited time, as a homeowner, you can reclaim 13.5% on qualifying expenditure between €5,000 to €30,000. Of course, you can still commission jobs at a higher value but in this case, just the VAT on the €30,000 qualifies. It’s another great reason to choose Bespoke Bathrooms for your bathroom renovation. You may have been tempted by tradesmen offering to do the job for cash in the past. This new scheme makes that argument void. But aside from the money, choosing a registered contractor is the sensible option. What happens if...

25 Jul

Posted at 08:23h in Our Services, Uncategorized

Renovate Bathroom - Ideas Your bathroom should be an oasis of calm, somewhere to unwind after a tough day of work, a space where you can shut the door and wash away life’s troubles. Yet often it’s one of the most unloved rooms in the house, even though it is the most used. Have you ever been to a beautiful restaurant only to walk into a dingy bathroom added as just an afterthought? It's  immediately off-putting. People notice bathrooms. As much as we try to hide them away, there is no getting away from the fact that almost everyone who visits your home will inevitably view your facilities. If your bathroom is dated, dark and uninspiring and you would love a new one, why not get some inspiration from some beautiful bathrooms from around the world? We have created a Pinterest page for you to get inspired and help you...

10 Jun

Posted at 08:28h in Our Services, Uncategorized

Are you searching for a bathroom plumber? If the answer is yes then chances are you are looking to update your bathroom. Instead of hiring a variety of different tradesmen and trying to co-ordinate them all, how would you like a whole team of skilled tradesmen from bathroom plumber to tilers to take care of your bathroom from start to finish? Well that is what we do for our clients here at Bespoke Bathrooms. Project Managed But it doesn’t stop there. Each job we work on is fully project managed from start to finish. That means you can put your feet up knowing that everyone working on the job is on the same page and being well managed and organised. At all times the project management team will be available to talk you through any questions you might have and to discuss the process. Respectful Normally, when you think of the words...

30 May

Posted at 10:26h in Our Services, Uncategorized

According to Irish Water, the majority of households in Ireland will have a water meter fitted by 2016. (Source) With the first bills for domestic water charges being issued from Jaunary 2015 for the last quarter of 2014.  (Source) With all these new charges coming into place, if you are thinking of renovating your bathroom, now is an excellent time to do some research on the best ways of saving water in your bathroom. Did you know? The bathroom accounts for about 60% of the water used in the home. That’s a lot of money being flushed down the toilet.  A dripping tap it more than just annoying, can lose as much as one litre of water per hour, in a week, that accounts for enough water to to fill your bath. (Source) With that in mind here are seven ways you can save water in your bathroom. 1. The Royal Flush About 30% of...