Bathroom renovations are like science projects involving the idea, the inevitable trial and error, and the ultimate solution. The finished result is well worth the time it took to create. Former corporate marketing and communications professional turned interior stylist, designer, and passionate DIYer, Lara Osseiran, is no stranger to interior design projects. In addition to helping clients create their dream space, Lara took on a new personalized bathroom project with her favorite VIGO bathroom products and fixtures. 

Lara aimed to transform her small bathroom into a “spa experience at home.” She changed most things in her bathroom the previous year, like the vanity and faucets. But, this time, Lara wanted to expand the project into a shower-tub combination by adding a shower on one side and revamping the tub on the other with a half wall. Lara wanted all her interior fixtures to match, so she swapped her old faucet for VIGO’s Apollo Single Hole Single Handle Faucet for the vanity with a matching pop-up sink drain in the same finish and the Cass Two Handle Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet for the tub. The idea was to make sure all fixtures had the same finish. In this case, Lara opted for all VIGO products in a stunning matte brushed gold finish. “VIGO’s designs combine form and function; they’re beautiful and modern, and they fit perfectly in our bathroom,” Lara says. Lara ran into some installation issues, but that didn’t stop her from reaching the finish line. She took them as learning lessons and insight for anyone considering a potential interior renovation project. 

Lara opted for the bestselling Elan Cass Aerodynamic Frameless Shower Door for the shower area to create a walk-in shower. The Cass has concealed screws, smooth and quiet rollers, and a unique diamond design on the handles. The finish? You guessed it. The one-of-a-kind matte brushed gold finish. The spa-like shower experience isn’t complete without the Ellington Shower Panel, which has a rain showerhead, hand shower, and four pressurized massage jets that target specific body areas. “Installing the fixtures was so easy, everything is so straight forward,” Lara adds. She added a linear shower drain in matte brushed gold. VIGO’s products naturally align with Lara’s values when it comes to design. “With the step-in shower and VIGO’s beautifully designed products, the bathroom truly feels sophisticated and a little space that’s perfect for relaxing and nurturing our wellbeing.” 

After leaving the corporate world, Lara knew she wanted to help people by helping them create their intentional homes centered around beauty, well-being, and nature. She is the founder of Liv & Bloom, an interior design company that focuses on design, styling, and neuroscience-infused design. Her design strategy is related to the study of neuroscience. Neuroscience in design is the study of behavioral responses to the environment. This field of study helps Lara craft curated design approaches that reflect clients’ personalities. 

In addition to interior design and styling, Lara is an avid DIYer. She makes things that are special to her with unique do-it-yourself projects. Lara’s interior style is earthy organic, and utilizes natural materials. Think Scandinavian and Nordic designs. This eco-conscious design style reflects spaces that “balance creativity, connection, and a sense of relaxation,” Lara adds in her Liv & Bloom blog introduction. For photoshoots and inspiration, Lara allows clients to rent her “Scandinavian Charmer” home in Quebec, Canada. 

Lara aims to help clients create meaningful, intentional, and accessible homes affordably. She has a fabulous portfolio of her work that showcases finished client projects. Lara’s work has been featured in publications like HGTV Canada, The Spruce, Hunker, Je Décore, and Noovo Moi. Not only does Lara incorporate wellness into designing interiors, but she also likes to write about daily wellness recipes and lifestyle habits. You can connect with Lara on Instagram @liv.and.bloom or visit Liv & Bloom to access all her services.