Hygge: how to bring it to your bathroom

It's September already - where did the summer go? The kids are all back in school, the evenings are getting longer and soon the distinct nip of autumn will be in the air. The end of summer doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. It can be a great excuse to cosy up and snuggle in ahead of the colder winter months. It's the perfect time of year to introduce the concept of Hygge into your home. Hygge is the Scandinavian way of life that translates to cosiness. Hygge - pronounced hoo-ga -  has bee...

Small, gorgeous & grey: recreate the look.

One of the most common queries we get in our showroom is how to create a gorgeous bathroom when the space you're working with is far from plenty. Most of us don't live in mansions with copious amounts of space. And traditionally, bathrooms weren't given priority when homes were being built. So the majority of bathroom renovations - be they on a downstairs loo, en-suite or main bathroom - don't have a huge amount of square footage. But it's definitely possible to have wow-factor regardless.

A fabulous Dublin bathroom makeover.

A SONAS Bathrooms Makeover... There's nothing we love more than seeing a new bathroom kitted out with our fabulous products. And even better when we get to check out the before pix too. Is's amazing to see how much of an improvement there can be with some small changes. This week, Irish Bathrooms kindly sent us pictures of a recent renovation project they carried out in Knocklyon in south Dublin. The results look gorgeous. Out with the old, in with th...

Recreate the look: traditional chic, SONAS style.

WE love nothing more than oohing and aahing over gorgeous pictures of new SONAS Bathrooms makeovers. This lovely customer from Ratoath in Co. Meath sent us these stunning snaps of her recent renovation. We adore the looks she's created in this bathroom space. In the below picture, you can see she chose a classic and timeless look for her bathroom. The crisp white of the metro tiles brighten up the small space. She's coupled it with a dark navy paint close to the ceiling give it...

Creating a harmonious bathroom space for couples

Here's a question: have you and your significant other ever had a game of 'elbows' over the basin as you both scramble to brush your teeth before bed? Or practically trampled over each other to make it into the bath/shower first in the morning rush? Even the happiest of couples can get grumpy if they're kept waiting for the bathroom. It can get definitely get competitive too. So, if you want to have some 'me' time and space in the bathroom but you also want to avoid a ...

Fabulous French-style bathrooms

For the day that's in it, we're looking at classic French-style bathrooms and how you can create the look easily at home.   Much like food and fashion, the French really know what they're doing when it comes to decor and creating a look that will be timelessly beautiful in their homes. Chic and often eclectic, the classic French look is romantic and sophisticated all at once. Here are some tips on how to inject a bit of Oooh La La into your bathroom. Our top tips for nailing that F...

The biggest bathroom pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Creating a new bathroom from scratch can be pretty daunting and overwhelming - especially as there is such a wide range of products available. If you're building an extension or a new home, you'll have a blank canvas from which to work - so you really have got so much potential to get it spot on, or it could go the other way if you don't do your homework right. We spoke to Gerry Ryan, the showroom manager at SONAS Bathrooms, about the biggest bathroom pitfalls that he's come across over his m...

Wetroom dos and don'ts

    Thinking about adding a wetroom to your home? Not...

Let us inspire you at HOUSE

We're very excited about the House Event at the RDS this weekend and are hoping to meet lots of you there. We'll be on hand to offer advice for all your bathroom questions - whether you're renovating, or starting from scratch with a new build. Not only will our experts be happy to talk to you about your project, you'll also get an up close and personal look at some of our fabulous products. Take the time to check out the quality and stylish finish of our furniture. Touch the ta...

Jack & Jill bathrooms - the pros and cons

If you're building a new home or undergoing a renovation, you might be considering adding en-suites or contemplating how many and what kind of bathrooms will suit your family's needs. Not everyone fancies an en-suite for each bedroom - think of all that cleaning!! But have you ever considered sharing one between two rooms? The Jack and Jill bathroom, as it's know, was made famous in the 70s by the Brady Bunch - the TV family who shared a bathroom between the boys' room and the girls' room. He...