Planning to freshen up a tired bedroom with a new coat of paint? The first thing most people want to know is how much it costs to paint a bedroom in Dublin right now. As a painting company with over 20 years of experience across the city — rated 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews — we’ve pulled together this straightforward 2026 price guide so you can budget with confidence before you pick up the phone. Bedrooms are one of the most popular rooms we’re asked to repaint, and they’re a natural first step into wider interior painting work around the home.
Bedroom Painting Prices at a Glance in 2026
If you just want a ballpark figure, here’s what a bedroom paint job typically costs in Dublin this year:
| Bedroom Type | Room Size | Standard Paint Price | Premium Paint Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bedroom | 8–12 m² | €250 – €350 | €350 – €450 |
| Master Bedroom | 15–22 m² | €350 – €450 | €450 – €650 |
Standard paint covers everyday trade brands such as Dulux or Colortrend. Premium paint covers luxury ranges like Farrow & Ball or Little Greene.
These figures assume a proper job from start to finish: moving smaller items out of the way, covering the furniture that stays, prepping the walls (filling small holes and cracks) and laying down two full coats. Everything is tidied up and left clean at the end — that’s simply how we work.
What Makes Bedroom Painting Costs Go Up or Down?
No two bedrooms are identical, so the final price shifts depending on a handful of factors.
Room Size
The bigger the room, the more paint it drinks and the longer it takes — no surprise there. A compact box room will always come in well under a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite tacked on.
Wall Condition
Walls that have seen better days need attention before a brush ever touches them. That extra prep is where hidden costs usually creep in:
| Preparation Service | Unit | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper removal | Per square metre | €2 – €4 |
| Wall repairs (minor) | Per room | €80 – €150 |
| Wall repairs (major) | Per room | €150 – €350 |
| Damp treatment | Per affected area | €250 – €500 |
| Mould treatment | Per affected area | €150 – €300 |
Sorting out damp or mould properly matters — paint alone won’t fix the underlying issue, and skipping the treatment just means you’ll be repainting the same patch again next year.
Paint Quality
The gap between a bargain tin and a top-tier one is bigger than most people expect, both in price and in how the finish wears over time:
| Paint Quality | Examples | Price (5L tin) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget paint | DIY store brands | €25 – €45 |
| Mid-range paint | Dulux, Colortrend | €50 – €80 |
| Premium paint | Farrow & Ball, Little Greene | €100 – €150+ |
A typical bedroom usually needs 2–3 tins to cover the walls, so the paint you choose has a real bearing on the total.
Extra Painting Jobs
A few add-ons often get bundled in with a bedroom refresh:
| Additional Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Ceiling painting | €80 – €150 |
| Woodwork (skirting boards, window frames) | €120 – €250 |
| Feature wall | €100 – €200 |
Common Questions About Bedroom Painting Costs
How long does it take to paint a bedroom?
For a standard bedroom, a professional crew will usually need:
- Small bedroom: 1 day
- Master bedroom: 1–2 days
That window covers all the prep as well as two coats of paint — not just the fun part.
Is it cheaper to paint my bedroom myself?
Going DIY does save on labour, but it’s worth weighing up the full picture before you commit:
- You’ll need to kit yourself out with brushes, rollers, trays and dust sheets
- Professionals work faster and waste far less paint
- The right surface prep is what makes a finish last — it’s easy to skip and hard to undo
- A properly applied coat simply holds up for longer
Once you tot up the equipment, the wasted weekend and the odd mishap, hiring a painter often works out to be the better value.
What’s the best time of year to paint my bedroom?
You can paint a bedroom in any season, but a few have their advantages:
- Winter (November–February): painters tend to be quieter, so you may land a better rate
- Spring/Summer: brighter natural light and quicker drying with the windows open
- Autumn: still mild enough to ventilate the room well before the cold sets in
How often should I repaint my bedroom?
Most bedrooms want a fresh coat every 5–7 years, though a few things speed that up:
- The finish itself (matt tends to mark more easily and need redoing sooner)
- How hard the room is used (children’s rooms take a beating)
- The quality of the last paint job
- Whether anyone smokes indoors
- Whether pets share the space
Can I sleep in my bedroom on the same day it’s painted?
Today’s paints are far lower in odour than the older stuff, but we still suggest a little patience:
- Give it at least 24 hours before sleeping in a freshly painted room
- Keep the windows open for ventilation where you can
- Run a fan to move the air around if you’re painting in colder months
- Consider low-VOC or zero-VOC paints if you’re sensitive to smells
Specialty Bedroom Painting Costs
Some bedrooms come with their own quirks that nudge the price one way or the other:
| Bedroom Type | Special Considerations | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Children’s Bedroom | Washable paint finishes, feature walls, themed designs | €300 – €550 |
| Teenage Bedroom | Accent walls, blackboard/magnetic paint options | €300 – €550 |
| Nursery | Low-VOC paints, gentle colours, extra care with furniture | €350 – €500 |
| Guest Bedroom | Often smaller rooms with less preparation needed | €250 – €400 |
| Attic Bedroom | Sloped ceilings, sometimes awkward access | €400 – €650 |
| Basement Bedroom | Moisture-resistant paints, sometimes requires priming | €350 – €600 |
| Pet Room | Durable, washable finishes, sometimes requires odour-sealing primer | €300 – €500 |
| Home Office Bedroom | Often includes bookcase/shelving painting | €350 – €600 |
| Elderly Parent’s Room | Extra furniture protection, low-VOC options | €300 – €550 |
Note: these specialty prices assume standard paint. Add €100–€200 for premium paint options.
How to Save Money on Bedroom Painting
Keen to keep the bill down? A few simple moves make a real difference:
- Clear the room yourself — shifting furniture and taking down pictures saves your painter time
- Stick to standard finishes — specialty finishes always carry a premium
- Book in winter — quieter months sometimes come with a discount
- Get multiple quotes — compare at least three from reputable Dublin painters (ours are always free and no-obligation)
- Combine rooms — doing several bedrooms in one visit is far more cost-effective than one at a time, and the same logic applies to bigger house painting projects
Why Choose Professional Painters for Your Bedroom?
Your bedroom is a personal space — you’ll spend roughly a third of your life in it — so it’s worth getting right. A professional job gives you:
- A smoother, longer-lasting finish that doesn’t flake or streak
- Proper handling of the tricky stuff — damp, mould and cracks — not just paint over the top
- Colour advice to help you land shades that actually help you wind down and sleep
- Furniture, flooring and belongings kept covered and protected throughout
- A tidy, guaranteed, stress-free experience with none of the DIY headaches
Good colour advice is one of the things our customers mention most in their reviews, and it carries over into other rooms too — from kitchen cabinet painting to whole-house refreshes.
Ready to Transform Your Bedroom?
If a bedroom repaint is on your list, we’d be glad to give you a free, no-obligation quote built around your exact room rather than a one-size-fits-all figure. Over 20+ years we’ve painted hundreds of bedrooms across Dublin — from compact city-centre apartments to generous master suites out in the suburbs — and every one is fully guaranteed.
Get a free quote today to arrange your on-site consultation and take the first step toward a beautifully refreshed bedroom.
Prices listed are average ranges for Dublin, Ireland in 2026 and may vary depending on your specific requirements.
