With three little ones, I need a little place to relax and escape and enjoy a few minutes to myself. It was just the motivation I needed to finish our master bathroom with a mini-makeover. First, a couple of before photos…
I started it like most projects, cleaning out the cabinets and drawers freeing them of things we don’t use. We painted the walls in a medium shade of grey and trim in bright white to make the space feel fresh and clean.
We replaced the faucets with polished nickel faucets with a little curvature, to give them a slightly upscale feel. Hardware knobs were replaced to match.
I replaced the basic mirror with a large framed mirror, which gave the space a more formal aesthetic.
To maintain a clean, relaxing spa like feel, I kept clutter to a minimum, selecting just a few accessories.
Chris gave me this beautiful piece of driftwood shortly after we married in 2007.
He found it alongside a river during his month spent in Arizona. I use it as a place to keep my rings.
Flowers and candles always create a relaxing environment. In the main area, I included a plant.
Fresh flowers and a pencil sketch Chris created replicating a favorite piece of art were added to the shower area.
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All idea, opinions, and designs are my own.
Your bath looks great. Love the white accents, so clean & spa-ish! I love to read in the bath to relax after work. Our house rule is if Moms in the tub, quiet!!!! Its my escape.
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Thank you all for entering! The winner is #9, Danielle Doerr. Congratulations!
I like to relax by deep cleaning something. Sounds weird, but when I complete an organization task or deep cleaning I feel much more relaxed and at ease. But a nice long hot shower is very much relaxing as well. It would be even better with that robe to come out to as well. P.S. I love the bathroom make over but that piece of driftwood is to die for.
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Well i always suggest White, Brown with a little bit black tone touch are standard colors for anay bathroom.
I love a nice hot bath and a book to relax. I always add epson salt, baking soda and lavender essential oil to the water to help draw out toxins, lower stress-related hormones, and balance my pH levels. I found the bath idea on Pinterest and it works wonders!
Using my clarisonic to really clean my face. Applying yummy moisturizers. After letting those absorb into my face and neck, I enjoy playing with makeup.
Pampering myself or to really indulge and relax, go get a massage 🙂
To relax I like to straighten and/or clean an area, then sit there and enjoy the benefits of all my hard work!
-Laura
i love to lay out in the sun with some fresh iced tea to relax!
I like to get my hair done, have wine with a bubble bath.
I love curling up next to my husband and baby girl to watch a movie. It’s usually Tinkerbelle on repeat 😉 but I don’t mind! Or running a nice bubble bath and a glass of wine!
Your remodel looks fantastic! Love the crisp and clean look it has! 🙂
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I like to read and get pedicures to relax. Even better if I can do both at the same time.
I love indulging in a Rachel Ray magazine while eating some dark chocolate!
Danielle at Framed Frosting
To me, relaxing is sitting with a cup of good coffee {a vanilla latte would be my 1st pick :)} and watching a movie or just sitting with my husband and talking and dreaming about our future. 🙂
Relaxing to me is looking through Pottery Barn catalogs, Country Living magazines, Pinterest, and my favorite blogs and planning and daydreaming about my next remodeling, redecorating, or reorganizing project. krystal.a.hart@gmail.com 🙂
I sip some herbal tea, lather on some calming scented lotion, find a big comfy blanket to snuggle up in, and indulge myself in a book or magazine. Reading instantly relaxes me. Love the bathroom color you chose. It’s very similar to the one we used in our master bathroom. rccohen83@gmail.com
I llisten to music. I may be sitting on my deck with my husband, going for a walk or run, getting ready for work, driving to work or having dance party in the kitchen with my kiddos. Music can change my mood instantly. I recently tried Bikram Yoga and found that super relaxing!! But shopping is a sure thing too.
I love what you’ve done with your master bath. Your entire home is a dream Julie.
The before photos are from before we moved in. I just replaced my white set of towels with “iron” colored towels (medium grey).
Reading seems to be my escape lately. I usually read at night before I go to sleep, but sometimes I’ll read for an hour or more. It’s such a great escape and keeps my mind off everything! Thanks for sharing your home with us! angiehoefer@hotmail.com
What color towels did you go with?
Very cute – what color towels do you have? Did you keep those?