Our Modern Bathroom Transformation with American Standard Canada

Our Modern Bathroom Transformation with American Standard Canada

Going into this project, we knew all of the planning might become overwhelming, however one thing we knew for sure was that we would be using all American Standard bathroom fixtures and accessories; one less thing to have to worry about.

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It’s All in the Details with American Standard – Bathroom Reveal!

We took on a bathroom renovation a little over a month ago and I’m so excited to finally be sharing the reveal with you all here! It was a dream come true to be able to partner with American Standard for this renovation because not only are they industry leaders in bathroom fixtures, but their faucets, tubs and toilets are some of the most gorgeous and thoughtfully created pieces I’ve ever seen!

The Process

Renovations can often be a bit intimidating and with so many options for fixtures and finishes, it can be challenging to know where to start or what to look for! Thankfully, American Standard has a huge selection of styles, finishes and products to choose from so whatever your budget or vision is, you’ll be able to find the perfect selection on americanstandard.ca

My inspiration for our ensuite bathroom was a serene spa-like oasis. I wanted it to feel like I was stepping into a luxurious and relaxing spa environment every time I was in our new bathroom! I wanted faucets that were modern and sleek, shower fixtures that had a variety of water settings, but also looked gorgeous, a soaker tub that was not only a statement piece but also allowed for a deep and relaxing soak, and then finally, a toilet that wasn’t an eyesore, but instead flowed perfectly with our bathroom design. American Standard delivered on every single one of my wants and needs, and each piece came together perfectly to create the ultimate relaxing spa-like space in my very own home!

The Products
Have you ever had a toilet that you LOVED? Me neither, until we ordered the Studio® S Right Height Elongated Toilet with Seat. Its minimalist and sleek design makes it beautiful, but my favourite features are the PowerWash™ rim and the EverClean® coating! The PowerWash™ rim releases a surge of water to scrub the bowl with every flush, which I’m pretty sure is every mom’s dream, and the EverClean® coating inhibits the growth of stain and odour-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface! I think I may need to replace every toilet in my home with this one.

For the tub, we chose the Studio® S Oval Freestanding Soaking Tub that is made from premium acrylic with a high-gloss UV and stain-resistant surface. Its sleek contemporary design easily integrates into any bathroom beautifully. A big soaker tub was high-up on our want list and the Studio® S Oval Freestanding Soaking Tub from American Standard is 68 inches long and has a 17 inch soaking depth for an ultimate deep soaking experience!

Good quality faucets are vital fixtures in any bathroom space and I believe it’s safe to say that I’m obsessed with the ones we chose! We chose the Boulevard Widespread Bathroom Faucets and the Contemporary Square Freestanding Tub Faucet as they’re both sleek and sophisticated and easily work in any bathroom design. 

For our shower, we chose the Spectra Plus Handheld 4-Function Hand Shower and the Spectra Plus Fixed 4-Function Shower Head. My favourite feature has to be the unique 4 spray functions on both shower heads that range from drench to sensitive, to jet to PowerWash™ so you can enjoy the ultimate personalized shower experience. It also has a pressure-compensating flow control device, so if the water pressure drops, it will still provide a constant flow of water. This means that you can enjoy an uninterrupted shower even if your kids are flushing the toilet and turning on and off the taps 100 times while you’re in there! 

Bathroom design choices are really personal because everyone has their own functional and aesthetic preferences, so I really encourage you to visit americanstandard.ca to find the perfect fixtures for your next bathroom refresh - can be a simple upgrade or a full renovation! I’m sure you’ll fall in love with their designs, just like I did, and watch your bathroom dreams finally come true!

DIY Home Improvements with Achim Flooring

This post was sponsored by Achim Home Décor as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Who doesn’t love a good home improvement project that is not only affordable, but that can completely change the way your home looks? I recently discovered Achim Home Décor and its easy to use DIY flooring available at Walmart. Until May 1st, 2020 you can also enter for a chance to win a home floor makeover (up to 2,000 sq. ft.) and other great prizes on their website! Head over to achimhomedecor.com

Achim Home Décor makes it easy to completely revamp a room by installing your own flooring without any major construction! In most cases, you can simply place it over your existing flooring with no damage at all. It makes it the perfect and affordable solution for small spaces, rental properties or indecisive people, such as myself, who want to feel out a look before committing to a full blown expensive renovation!

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I headed to my local Walmart to check out the selection and was super surprised at how gorgeous the styles were! Achim Home Décor now has an entire line of quality tile and wood plank options! We have a bathroom in our basement that has absolutely horrendous tiles but the cost of doing a renovation is much more than we’re looking to spend right now so I think this could be a cost effective, easy and gorgeous solution! Achim Home Décor offers a few different flooring options so you can find the perfect look for any room in your home.

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Their Nexus Carpet Tiles are 12” x 12” tiles with self adhesive backs that stick to any flat and dry surface. They’re a great option for a mudroom, basement or garage. The colors will hide dirt and wear and tear while making the space look so much more inviting! They also come in mix and match colors so you can create an awesome pattern in any room for an even more custom look!

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Their Nexus Tiles are by far the best solution, in my opinion, for a kitchen, bathroom, basement or front entry way. You don’t need any glue or adhesive, you simply peel and stick the tiles to any dry and flat surface and you’re done! They come in a lot of different patterns and colors but I loved the black and white and can picture mixing both for a beautiful modern monochrome look in a bathroom! Below are a few of my favorite picks!

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I saved my favorite for last: the Portfolio Vinyl Planks. These resemble a hardwood floor, but just like the other flooring options, are peel and stick so you can completely transform a room on a budget. I would definitely use these in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, home offices or basements! I loved the Silver Spruce color and even in person, it looked just like hardwood!

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If you’re still wondering how easy it is to install Achim Flooring, I’ve included a video below! It really is an easy and affordable way to completely transform your home! Don’t forget to enter their giveaway for a chance to win a home floor makeover (up to 2,000 sq. ft.) and other great prizes! Click here to head to their site to enter!