Have you wondered what part of the master bath ren0 we are up to? Did you think we were finished and going to do the big reveal? I wish we were finished. We have so many home improvement projects occurring simultaneously in our home right now, it feels like we are living in an episode of Hoarders. What I mean by that is, since we had to empty rooms and closets, we are now storing so much in towers of boxes and bins it feels like our stuff is taking over.
I cannot wait until the master bath is finished and it almost is but there have been such delays with the tile contractor and things have been done backwards. He needs to finish the tiling of the stairs around the whirlpool and grout certain areas and then he still has to finish prepping the walls for paint which is going to get dust over everything again and should have been finished but let’s not even go there!
Anyway, you probably remember posts about the medicine cabinets and how we decided to go with Concealed Cabinets. If you missed that, you can read about it HERE and HERE. We installed 2 of the extra-large concealed cabinets on either side of the vanity. It was an easy install and they look great. Concealed Cabinets look like a picture frame and you can add whatever art work you like to the door front and change it whenever you want too!
For this review and update, I just put some scrapbook paper in the back of some prints I had. I am changing them to something that fits the entire space and will be using photographs I took of our lake and gardens. I tried two different papers with the prints but decided to use the print and changed the one that had the solid green-blue metallic paper. Until, the other prints come in, these will do and it’s just as well since we still have a lot of dust and construction to come.
Concealed Cabinets are made of REAL WOOD, no plastic and come in different sizes and finishes. We choose the white in the extra-large size. If you are looking for a change from the traditional look of ordinary medicine cabinets, a concealed cabinet could be just what you are looking for. Right now they are having a SIZZLING SUMMER SALE and you can save 20% at www.concealedcabinet.com. You can follow Concealed Cabinet on Facebook and Twitter to see the latest news and updates on their product line.
Stay tuned for more updates and hopefully very soon the big reveal of the Master Bath!!! I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that it will not be much longer.
With the walls demoed we were able to try the Concealed Cabinets for placement. The cabinets are being installed in the walls on the side of the master vanity. They will look a picture and hide a large medicine cabinet. The walls will be tiled around the cabinets. Above each sink will be a large mirror and then we have new lighting that will be installed above the mirrors along with all the recessed lighting already installed.
I am sure there will be more updates tomorrow along with more noise but it is noise with a purpose.
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We toyed with the idea of constructing our own recessed storage cabinets on the sides of the vanity, but the more we looked at components we would need and the work involved, especially given the amount of projects we still had to complete, it started to make sense to go with something finished. I did try, even went to Hobby Lobby and other stores for something that would work as a door but look like a nice piece of wall art on the wall concealing a medicine cabinet. In the end we went with The Concealed Cabinet because we can still make custom tweaks like add a power strip inside the cabinet, but the basics are done. The other great feature is that we can customize the door with a print, photograph, artwork from our children or whatever we like and we can change it as often as the mood strikes.
I am so excited to tell you and show you more on these great cabinets. We are going to take you through the entire installation process not only of the cabinets but of the entire master bath and master bedroom renovations. Feel free to share any ideas and tips you have or tell us about any projects you are working on. We chose the extra-large size and will have one on either end. So now the next decision is picking out the art to display on the door frame.
The other news is that the new whirlpool tub is being delivered on Wednesday. I have been holding off demo until then but it’s almost time to get the rest done and start rebuilding. I tell you I am so looking forward to a long relaxing soak in that tub. We are having some design brainstorming sessions regarding the freestanding tub filler and its placement.
My husband assures me all is good, but I have to tell you, I’m a bit stressed by some placement issues we have. I still need to make a decision on the vanity lighting. The bathroom has recessed lighting in most areas except by the vanity area. I have been looking at so many different styles of lighting and my brain is on overload.
I picked up a great mirror I want to use as an accent in the bathroom at Hobby Lobby the other day. It is huge, heavy, and gorgeous. It is nearly the same color as the vanity I refinished for my sewing table last year and I have decided to use that color as an accent color in the bathroom. I see that color everywhere and yet I am so stressed picking out towels and rugs. My daughter and I went to Home Goods a few days ago and I picked out some towels that I thought were in the same color family and bought them to hang on the towel bars that will be around the tub. When I found 3 rugs that also looked to be perfect I was ecstatic but a little perplexed.
I was so stressed if I had the right shade and then my daughter told me to chill out because there was a 30 day return policy if they weren’t. I get home and now, I don’t know if I am losing my mind or if the lighting in the store affected it, but they look more like a sea-foam greenish type blue than what I thought they were. Not sure what I am going to do yet, but I need to decide before my 30 days are up!
Today however, while browsing through Houzz I found inspiration even though the other 999 times I didn’t. We have now made a decision on what will be on top. Well I should say we narrowed it down. We also made a small change to the vanity. The center drawer we were keeping at the same level but we decided to drop it down like the pictures below.
The words shower panel still make some think of some sort of fiberglass panel used as a shower surround, but a shower panel is quite different. A shower panel is actually a system of a shower head and jets that is mounted in an enclosed shower. The panels vary in amount of features they offer and there is a wide variety of options. Vigo has a great selection of shower panels and I will admit it was hard to choose and that’s where their great customer service came into play. I was directed to the newest models and was able to choose the perfect shower panel that had all the features we were looking for.
You probably remember the frameless shower doors we chose from Vigo Industries. We went with a shower panel from Vigo Industries as well. We chose a massaging shower panel with rain shower head and spray.
The shower panel system is made of solid stainless steel which is designed to be lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant. It perfectly matches the stainless steel trim of the coordinating shower doors. An invigorating shower is what you get with six fully adjustable body spray massage jets. The rain shower head and hand shower will ensure you are squeaky clean from head to toe.
The massage jets are made of solid brass . Hot and cold integrated thermostatic valve control will ensure the perfect temperature and three individual volume controls allow you to regulate each function independently as well as the ability to use the shower head and the hand shower simultaneously. Unit is pre plumbed for easy installation with stainless steel supply hoses and reinforced pipes on back. Best of all it’s covered with a limited lifetime warranty.
I cannot wait to show you the shower come together step by step so stay tuned to our curb appeal series as we are getting close to that point. So what do you think? Do you have a shower panel? Have you thought about getting one? Let me know your thoughts. If you love this you can see all the Vigo Industries Shower Panels on their website as well as follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to get the latest updates.