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A practical guide to creating a beautiful bathroom and understanding where your investment goes.
A bathroom renovation is more than replacing old tiles and fittings. It is an opportunity to rethink how the space works, how it feels and how it fits into your home. One of the first questions we hear from homeowners in Dublin is: “How much does a bathroom renovation actually cost?” For an Art Design Studio project, bathroom renovations start from approximately €9,000, with the final investment depending on the size of the space, the level of renovation and the materials and finishes selected.
What can you expect for your investment?
From €9,000 – A considered renovation A well-designed bathroom doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel beautiful. At this level, the project can include a carefully planned layout, new sanitaryware, tiles, lighting, fittings and finishes – creating a fresh, cohesive space that feels completely different from the original bathroom. €12,000–€18,000 – A more elevated transformation With a larger investment, there is more freedom to introduce distinctive materials and design details.
Think: Large-format tiles. Beautiful stone finishes. Statement brassware. Custom or carefully selected storage. Architectural lighting. Walk-in showers and feature niches. This is where the bathroom starts to feel less like a purely functional room and more like a designed space within the home. €18,000+ – Bespoke and luxury bathrooms For a truly bespoke bathroom, the possibilities become much broader. Premium materials, custom cabinetry, specialist fittings, feature lighting, more complex layouts and highly detailed finishes can all increase the investment. At this level, the focus isn’t simply on adding more expensive products. It’s about creating something unique to the home and the people who live in it.
What actually affects the cost?
There isn’t one price for a bathroom renovation because every bathroom is different.
The biggest factors are usually:
The layout
Keeping your existing plumbing positions can help control costs. Moving the shower, toilet or basin can involve additional plumbing and labour – but sometimes changing the layout is exactly what makes a bathroom work beautifully.
The materials
Tiles and surfaces can dramatically change the character of a bathroom. Porcelain, marble-effect tiles, natural stone, mosaics and bespoke finishes all have different costs.
The fittings
From taps and showers to basins, toilets, vanities and heated towel rails, there is a huge range of options. The goal isn’t necessarily to choose the most expensive option – it’s to know where it is worth investing. The details Often, it is the smaller details that make a bathroom feel special. A beautifully lit niche. A carefully selected mirror. Warm lighting. A perfectly proportioned vanity. Brass or black hardware. These details can transform the atmosphere of the entire room.
So, what should you budget?
For a quality bathroom renovation in Dublin, €9,000 is a realistic starting point for an Art Design Studio project, while more elaborate and bespoke bathrooms can move considerably beyond that. The most important thing is to establish your priorities early. What do you want the space to feel like? What isn’t working in your current bathroom? Where would you like to invest? Good design brings all of these decisions together.
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So, what should you budget?
At Art Design Studio, we don’t believe in designing bathrooms simply to follow trends. We create spaces that balance function, beauty and timeless design – from the overall layout right down to the smallest detail. If you’re considering renovating your bathroom in Dublin, we’d love to hear about your project.