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Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

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Most of you know that we’ve been building a new house for the last year, it’s not done yet but we’re getting there.  Who knew that building a house could take this long and be this much work? This is the fourth house we’ve built so, you would think that I’d know better but this house – it’s so much more than any of the others.  This house is where we’re staying for a long time so I wanted to make sure that it was right and not just right but really right.

Everything from the second kitchen to the master bathroom has been well thought out and planned to make the house exactly what we want and need for many many years.

The place that I spend a lot of time is the the bathroom – my relax time is at night when I take a bath and just unwind for 30 minutes or an hour.  So I wanted to make my bathroom feel like a spa oasis at home.  Here’s a few of the things I did.

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

It Starts with the Tub

The number one way to make you feel like you have a spa at home and can relax for hours is to put in the perfect tub.  Here’s what qualifies the tub as perfect for me – it needs to be deep and have jets.  Right?!

We decided to go with the American Standard Heritage Oval EchoSilent Whirlpool for several reasons.

Information from American Standard

This acrylic tub’s EcoSilent™ Whirlpool System is 50% quieter and uses 45% less energy than regular whirlpools. Includes 8 adjustable jets, dual armrests, 2 silent air-volume controls and our EverClean® antimicrobial additive that protects pipes from mold, mildew and more so you can unwind with fewer worries.
Enjoy total relaxation in the hushed environment provided by our revolutionary EcoSilent™ whirlpools. Featuring the EcoSilent whirlpool pump, these luxurious ultra-quiet, ultra-efficient whirlpools use 50% less energy than standard whirlpools. Combined with the antimicrobial EverClean® system, silent air controls, and multidirectional adjustable jets, EcoSilent whirlpools melt your stress away.

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

Lighting Is Key

As with every room in the house, lighting is key.  There are rooms that you want well lit with bright lights and other rooms that need softer lighting to give it a more relaxed feel.  I thought the master bathroom was the perfect place to put a gorgeous chandelier over the bath tub.

Remember to have it hung high enough that you don’t hit your head when you stand up!

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

Make it Beautiful and Functional

One big tip that I have if you’re going to put in a nice whirlpool tub is to purchase a faucet that has hand shower.  This is for two reasons – so that you can wash your hair and shower in the tub but also to make it easier to clean the bathtub.  The ability to rinse things out with the hand shower is really handy!  We went with all oil rubbed bronze faucets and fixtures in the house and I LOVE this Portsmouth – Deck Mounted Bathtub Faucet with lever handles. It’s the diamond on the tub that really makes it feel luxurious.

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

The Details are Important

Maybe you can’t remodel your bathroom right now to put in a new whirlpool tub but you can still make it feel like a spa retreat by adding things like white fluffy towels, candles and of course some great wine.  Any bathtub can turn into a heavenly relaxation spot by adding these things!

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

I’m thrilled to have partnered with American Standard while we were building our house, my bathroom and bathtub are such a huge part of my daily life – I’m lucky to have such an amazing tub to use!

Be sure to check out American Standard on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more Bathroom inspiration!

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

Ways to Make Your Bathroom Become a Spa at Home

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Installing Kitchen Cabinets

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As you guys might already know, my family has embarked on a wonderful journey. It has been filled with sweat, planning and we have dedicated many hours to doing it ourselves; we have built the home of our dreams!

Installing Kitchen Cabinets

I knew I needed a great screwdriver as I would be putting it to work and diving into many projects. From tightening screws to things we assemble as a team, to getting my hands dirty in the process of installing the cabinetry. I have a brand I know and trust; Worx, and I knew that the 20 v Switchdriver cordless drill and driver was the perfect tool for my needs during the construction process.

When I say we did a lot of DIY on this house, I am not even kidding. Friends, relatives, and neighbors were kind enough to help along the way, and I learned so many new skills and techniques.

Let me tell you more about this super fast drill and driver.

 Rotating dual chucks make switching between bits faster than ever

Precise electronic torque control prevents the stripping of screws

Features 2 powerful and lightweight MaxLithium batteries

Variable 2-speed gearing tackles all common drilling & driving functions

1/4″ hex quick-change chucks for easy bit change-out

Installing Kitchen Cabinets
As you can see, there were ample opportunities to put the Worx Switchdriver Cordless Drill and Driver to work.
Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Many different hands used the Worx 20 V Switchdriver Drill and Driver.  Every one of the people that put it to work commented that it was a pretty great screwdriver.
The Worx Switchdriver is powerful, but it is gentle. The precise electronic torque control prevents the stripping of screws and potential damage to your work environment or materials. It is a fast and easy to use and power tool and it is lightweight too. Meaning that anyone can comfortably put the Worx Switchdriver to work on the projects they are planning!
Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Through the process of building our dream home, both my husband and I were pleased with the ability of the Worx cordless. I felt quite proud of the accomplishment of installing our cabinets with the Worx Drill and Driver.
Installing Kitchen Cabinets
It was not anywhere near as difficult as I thought it would be, thanks to the Worx Drill and Driver. The cabinets came together easily and they look amazing.

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Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

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Disclosure: I’m thrilled to have partnered with Wayfair on this post but all opinions are 100% mine.

Over the last couple months, I’ve shared a lot of photos from our new house.  Many from the kitchen after we had the new countertops installed but I hadn’t taken the time to share some of my favorite details from the space with you.

Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

When it comes to decorating and making the kitchen feel warm and cozy, I decided to add a little farmhouse feel to it.  After all, we do live in Iowa. When I started to shop for the decor, I found several pieces on Wayfair that were the perfect fit for the space.

To be honest, I found a lot! I can’t wait to show you the grand reveal of my living room that almost everything, including the sofa came from Wayfair!

Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

I am in love with my kitchen, everything from the white cabinets to the perfect Wayfair Swivel Barstools. It’s oozing with charm while being completely functional and the perfect space to work in.

Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

We use the Wayfair Rattan Chargers and dishware, every single day at our house. They not only are a decoration on the island but are used for our meals.  They’re perfect for me to use in photo shoots too which is a bonus!

I know that a lot of people shy away from ordering things online, they like to see it first before they know if it will work in their house. I was a little hesitant too, but after my experience with how everything came looking how I expected and really exceeding my expectations, now Wayfair is the first place I go to shop when I’m looking for something new in the house!

Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

Recommended Kitchen Decor from Wayfair

Below are links to the items in my kitchen that I purchased from Wayfair.  Be sure to check back to see the Living Room Grand Reveal!

Wayfair Round Rattan Chargers – Perfect for casual get togethers or to dress up your best China.

Wayfair Basics 16 pieces Dinnerware Set in white.

Wayfair Farmhouse Serving Bowl – perfect as a decoration or to serve your favorite dish from!

Wayfair Mason Jar Caddy – great for flowers or silverware.

Wayfair Swivel Barstools – the perfect touch to a kitchen island.

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