How to make your bathroom like a spa
25 Ideas to Transform Your Bathroom Into a Spa
Introduction
Here's how to bring the feeling of being at a spa into your own home.
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Kaitlyn McInnis
Kaitlyn McInnis
Kaitlyn McInnis is a lifestyle expert and writer specializing in global interior design trends and styles which she is able to experience first-hand through her extensive travels. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Homes & Gardens, and Real Homes. Kaitlyn also worked for AskMen.com, where she managed an international team of writers and experts.
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Updated on 01/25/22
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There’s nothing that compares to coming home to relax after a long day of running around—especially when your relaxation routine involves soaking in your tub with a nice drink, some candles, and a spa-inspired album playing softly in the background.
Wondering how to achieve that level of relaxation—even in a small or uninspired bathroom? The key is knowing what, exactly you need to add or remove in order to achieve that coveted spa-like atmosphere.
Whether you’re hoping to turn your bathroom into your own little oasis or you just want to make a couple changes to make it more welcoming, these tricks from home experts will transform your bathroom and make everyday a spa day.
Meet the Expert
- Mona Ying Reeves is Founder/Designer of Re:modern, an interior design company.
- Andre Kazimierski is CEO of Improovy, a home services website.
- Karen Lee is the Founder of Things Around the House, a website reviewing home products.
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Bring in a Bathtub Caddy
A Beautiful Mess
If you currently have a bathtub sans caddy, you’re missing out on some serious spa vibes.
This simple addition makes a big impression and it comes in a variety of styles—from reclaimed wood to lucite—so you’ll have no trouble finding one to suit your style sensibility. -
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Make Magic With Shelving
Jay Adores
Shelving is a small space dweller’s best friend, especially when it comes to the organizational challenge that is a small bathroom. Install a few tiers of open-shelving on your walls, add a few baskets for towels, fancy soaps, and a decorative accent or two and voila! Instant spa retreat.
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Add Some Artwork
Marcus Design
Just as artwork makes a living room or bedroom design more dynamic, it does the same for a bathroom. Integrating a large print or a gallery wall will add a dimensional layer of intrigue to your design while making it appear more complete and welcoming.
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Go for All-White
@celine_ord
“Creating a spa-like experience starts with the color scheme,” says Andre Kazimierski, CEO of Improovy.
“Spas are meant to exude cleanliness, brightness and purity, so it’s best to go white.” Paint your walls white or a warm off-white, and choose tiles and cabinets that are a similar white. Even your towels should be white! -
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Dispose of Old Dispensers
Sire Design
If you pour your soaps, shampoos, lotions, and potions into their own set of cohesive dispensers, you’ll be amazed by just how much it transforms your look. This trick packs a major design punch and is a breeze to execute.
Here Are the Best Places to Buy Bathroom Accessories
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Add Gold Accents
@gatheringwool.home
For a luxurious feel, Kazimierski suggests trying to incorporate gold accents throughout the bathroom—cabinet handles, soap dispenser, mirror frame, towel rack, etc. This will add a touch of sophistication and luxury without giving off Hollywood Regency vibes.
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Invest in Fancy Towels
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photographer by Tessa Neustadt
If you’re working with a small bathroom, then chances are your towels are always visible, which essentially makes them built-in decor whether you like it or not.
That’s why investing in at least one pair of nice-looking towels can upgrade your space tenfold, ensuring they look intentional rather than messy. The 11 Best Bath Towels of 2022 from Soft to Luxury Options
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Consider Adding Some Plants
@celine_ord
Most spas typically have an inherently earthy/natural feel—so add some plants! A hanging plant near a window can really elevate the space but if you don’t have a window in your bathroom you could opt for a spider plant or a Boston fern (both of which thrive in low light settings).
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Consider Candles
Brexton Cole Interiors
Don’t overlook the power of lighting when creating a relaxing ambiance in your home spa! Candles will immediately enhance the mood, allowing you to destress after a long day.
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Reduce Visual Clutter
@rarchitecture_melbourne
Bathrooms, especially small and modest-sized ones, can get cluttered with everyday products.
“Create the illusion of a spacious sanctuary by corralling products behind doors and bins,” suggests Mona Ying Reeves, Founder/Designer of Re:modern. “Look for containers with a clean and simple design, and opt for materials with integrity such as glass, wood, or stone.” -
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Add a Light Dimmer
@arleybateca
If you don’t have any scented candles or prefer a scent-free bathroom, try dimming the lights to make the space feel more relaxing. You can swap out your regular light bulbs for a lower wattage or install a dimmer to adjust the lighting as needed.
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12 of 25
Transform With Towel Storage
Sarah Shermansamuel
A wooden ladder in lieu of a traditional towel bar (or in addition to one) will immediately warm up your look while providing a proper place for you to showcase the fancy towels we’re about to discuss. They also add an inviting organic touch that only elements from nature can bring.
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Cue a Ritual
@punttim
“Move past the utilitarian nature of your bathroom, by incorporating small cues that help transition your mindset in the space,” suggests Ying Reeves.
“Swap mismatched old towels for plush ones that remind you of your favorite hotel.” -
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Try Neutral Tones
@celine_ord
Decorate your bathroom in soft creams, greys or shades of beige for it to feel clean and calm. Consider layering various shades of the same tone throughout the room to give a cohesive look to the space. You can also add rich wood tones to give your space a bold look without too many bright and exciting colours which is perfect for relaxing.
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Clean Your Bathroom Frequently
@gatheringwool.home
Although this may seem counterintuitive, a clean tub makes the relaxation session all that more enjoyable. “A weekly clean makes it easier to jump in the tub at any time and not worry about any grime that may be lurking,” says Karen Lee, Founder of Things Around the House.
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Warm Up Your Floors
The Socialite Family
Rugs do more than keep your bare feet comfortable; they bring an additional layer of sophisticated luxury to a design.
And bathroom rugs, in particular, are getting a trendy makeover, featuring unexpected by oh-so-stunning styles like this. Try a kilim rug in lieu of a traditional bath mat for a fresh dose of sophistication. -
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Don’t Overlook Aromatherapy
@tspoonphoto
“Smell is a very important part of feeling internally calm,” says Lee. “Using essential oils in a heated towel or opting for a full aromatherapy diffuser can help make the experience more spa-like.”
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Use Natural Wood
@celine_ord
Natural elements and materials will create a feeling of warmth in the space and may also dampen the sound, which will further help to foster a sense of serenity and calm. Look for high quality wood that is impervious to moisture so that you don't have to worry about the steam or humidity damaging your space. Teak, cedar, and hinoki are all beautiful and durable options.
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Install Speakers
@cottonbro
Add speakers to your bathroom to create a surround sound experience. This is perfect for playing zen music or sounds of nature while you relax. Make sure to look for a speaker that is totally safe to install in a humid location. Most Bluetooth speakers are water resistant and even come in more muted, natural looking tones that won't look out of place in your serene space.
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Consider Soft Blues and Greens
@sam_yink
The key to a spa-like bathroom involves creating the right ambience—and calming colorways are the easiest way to get it right. Consider using soft blue and green accents if you don’t want to stick to basic neutrals; they are calming and soothing but still add visual interest to the space.
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Hide Away the Essentials
@karolina-grabowska
Nothing ruins the spa effect like toiletries and toilet roll being on display.
Consider investing in some closed off storage to hide away anything that isn't aesthetically pleasing. Then, curate open shelves with art, candles, and other decorative items that will help you get into a zen headspace. -
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Have Amenities at the Ready
@essex_home_2020
The best part about heading to the spa—well, aside from the laundry list of relaxation treatments and massages!—is the abundance of high-end products on display. Having your own selection of amenities on display is an easy way to foster the feeling of a high end spa or hotel in an instant.
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Add Flowing Curtains
@paseidon72
Create a sense of gentle movement and flow by adding a light, sheer curtain to your bathroom window. Don’t have a window in your bathroom? Consider swapping out your shower curtain with a more light and airy option to achieve the same effect.
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Think About Using Various Materials
@oursouthwestnest
Mixing modern materials with more nature-inspired furniture and accents is a great way to foster a sense of zen and relaxation.
Not only does it offer visual interest but it also creates a natural flow between the indoors and outdoors (even if you’re working with a small or dark bathroom!). -
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Consider Adding a Bidet
@max-artbovich
You might not typically think of the toilet when working toward a spa-like bathroom—but investing in a bidet or a bidet attachment will make a major difference in how you define self care. Most modern bidets come with a heated seat for added comfort and can be added to just about any type of toilet.
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How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom
Skip to contentHow to Create a Spa-Like BathroomTracy Svendsen2021-01-29T19:52:37+00:00
If you are wondering how to create a spa-like bathroom in just a few simple steps, you’ve come to the right place! The bathroom of your dreams can easily be achieved by taking cues from the sophistication and timeless appeal of luxury spas and saunas.
Creating a home spa is the perfect way to provide a tranquil retreat that promotes good health and well-being while reducing stress.
Not every home has a large master bath, but luxury can come in small packages too. A solid foundation of beautiful materials sets the tone when combined with a soothing color scheme. The finishing touches are what pulls it all together so be sure to engage all of your senses by adding scented soaps, bath bombs, sponges and pretty baskets. It’s about finding the perfect balance between materials.
A bathroom spa makeover doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking, shouldn’t require too much time and a few simple updates can go a long way. When you think of a spa, the image that comes to mind is decadent, fluffy oversized towels, soft candlelight, subtle fragrance and absolute relaxation. Everything works together to create a soothing and harmonious environment that delights the senses while calming and rejuvenating mind and body.
From design details that include natural elements such as wood, stone, and water to the little things that make such a difference – a scattering of rose petals, natural and organic decor and the sound of soft music playing in the background.
Trays and baskets are filled to the brim with luxurious items meant to pamper.
Ready to start your very own spa experience? Here are a few steps to help you get started. Incorporate a couple of these design ideas into your bathroom space, and you’ll have your own soothing retreat in no time.
15 Ways to Create a Resort-Style Bathroom
- Remove Clutter: How to organize a bathroom.
- Mix in Nature: What plants grow best in a bathroom and how to care for them.
- Use Calming Colors: What color scheme works best in a spa-like bathroom.
- Get Creative With Storage: How to organize storage in a bathroom
- Surround Yourself With Softness: How to create a cozy oasis with textural elements.
- Think of Your Plumbing Fixtures as Jewelry: The importance of plumbing fixtures.
- Upgrade Your Shower Head: The perfect shower head for a spa bathroom.
- Add a Wood Bathtub Tray: How to create a spa-like bathroom with a bathtub tray.
- Lay Down a Cedar or Teak Bath Mat: Add spa-like sophistication with cedar and teak.
- Add Calming Scents: Using scents to create a calming environment.
- Prepare for Pampering: The importance of treating yourself to soothing indulgences.
- Display Art: The importance of art in the bathroom.
- Don’t Forget About the Countertop: Artfully display luxury items.
- Lighting & Dimmer Switches: How to create a spa-like bathroom with lighting.
- Provide Seating: The small details that make all the difference.
How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom: Design Ideas
1. Remove Clutter
The first step in creating a spa-like bathroom is too remove clutter to present a clean, organized and efficient space.
Be sure to keep bathroom essentials on hand, but tuck everything neatly away in designated storage areas. Kate Berger and Ann Lightfoot of NYC organizing company, Done & Done suggest “when organizing the bathroom, the easiest way is to spread a towel on the floor and then empty the contents of the medicine cabinet and drawers onto the towel,” says Berger. “Group like with like so you can see how many lipsticks you really have and then decided which ones to keep and which ones to toss. Repeat this process with all groups: cosmetics, shampoo, cough and cold remedies, and pain relievers. While everything is out of the cabinets and drawers, wipe them clean.” Storage trays work well to keep everything separated neatly. There is also a wide variety of bathroom storage solutions available, such as heat-resistant containers for hair styling devices, makeup organizers, tiered trays for under the sink storage and stackable wicker baskets.
2. Mix in Nature
Lush greenery helps to create a healthy environment, while also add to creating a tranquil setting.
Bathrooms tend to have lower light, high humidity, and warmer temperatures than other rooms in the house, and so it’s important to find houseplants that will flourish in this environment.
Displaying potted plants on counters, ledges and on the floor, as well as hanging plants from the ceiling brings in color, personality, and energy. Try filling a vase with fresh flowers, or incorporate vines that trail down from shelves.
According to Natural Living Ideas, the 16 best plants that will thrive in your bathroom are as follows:
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is not only a striking plant but is also useful for healing. Aloe Vera plants should be placed in close proximity to a window. - Bamboo
Bamboo requires very little light to grow and should be placed in indirect sunlight. It looks serene and beautiful when the stalks are placed into an organic container filled with pebbles and water. It’s important to note that Bamboo is a fast-growing plant and needs regular shaping.
- Begonia
Begonia’s do well in the bathroom but do best under fluorescent lighting or window locations. - Boston Fern
Boston Fern is a popular choice in the bathroom and grows best when placed on a windowsill, or in areas that receive a lot of indirect sunlight. - Cast Iron Plant
Keep this plant in low to moderate light, avoiding direct sunlight. The Cast Iron Plant is incredibly hardy and can survive in low light and infrequent watering. - Chinese Evergreen
This Chinese Evergreen thrives in medium to low light or indirect sunlight. It handles the humid conditions of a bathroom and is one of the most durable plants you can grow. - Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is the perfect choice for larger bathrooms. They require little effort to maintain and do well in humid conditions. They prefer to be kept out of direct sunlight. - Dracaena
Dracaena plants prefer light shade and humidity and work well as air purifiers.
- Ivy
Ivy requires moderate exposure to sunlight and can be placed on a ledge or in hanging baskets. It’s also one of NASA’s top air purifying plants. - Orchid
If you are looking to create a spa-inspired bathroom, orchids are a perfect choice. They are sophisticated, elegant and symbolize luxury. Be sure to keep your orchid out of direct sunlight. - Peace Lily
The peace lily is a gorgeous plant with striking white blooms and glossy leaves. It should be exposed to some indirect sunlight, but typically survives in low light conditions. It should be placed as close as possible to the shower or bathtub, so it receives the maximum natural humidity it requires to survive. - Philodendron
The Philodendron is very hardy and requires very little care. They thrive in medium lighting. - Pothos
Pothos do well in greenhouse conditions and do best in with bright, indirect light and high humidity.
- Snake Plant
The Snake Plant is one of the hardiest houseplants and can survive in low levels of light. As a bonus, it also has the ability to filter out toxins from the bathroom air. - Spider Plant
The spider plant works well in bathrooms in both full sun or shade, and also helps to remove odors from the air. - ZZ Plant
The ZZ Plant adds vibrancy to the bathroom, with its glossy leaves. It should be prevented from getting too much shade or direct sunlight.
3. How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom Using Calming Colors
It’s important to set the tone for your home-spa by choosing soothing colors. Neutral colors such as white, beige or soft greys and browns work well in defining a space to relax. Subtle color can be brought in with plants, artwork, and decorative accents. If you want a more feminine or romantic feel to your bathroom, considering bringing in pale shades of pink into the decor in the form of vases, florals or artwork.
Image courtesy of: BHG.com
4. Get Creative With Storage Especially with Small Bathrooms
Have you ever been in a spa and noticed how everything a guest may need is organized? From toiletries to towels, spas have a way of laying everything out so it looks decadent. A large silver tray becomes an elegant solution to display lotions, perfume, and other toiletries. Lovely glass jars are the perfect way to store cotton balls, cue tips, and sponges. Wicker baskets placed on counters or on the floor provide an extra storage place for hand towels. Tiered trays on a vanity counter add elegance and provide an area for holding hand soap and lotions.
Storage ladders are also a great option and provide the opportunity to store items at different levels in a visually appealing way. Also consider custom shelving units, floating glass shelving, mirrors with storage compartments, corner storage cabinets and over the toilet storage.
5. Surround Yourself in Softness
From sumptuous towels to luxurious bath mats, cozy robes and fluffy slippers – the bathroom is the place to bring in soft and nurturing textures.
They are also key to creating a spa-like feel in your bathroom. Nothing says spa quite like a fresh stack of plush towels placed over a towel bar, rolled in baskets or stacked neatly on a shelf. If you want to take your home spa to the next level, consider adding a towel warmer so you can enjoy the soothing warmth of heated towels at home.
Pottery Barn says that the “rule of thumb is to build a towel wardrobe where each person in the household has two to three sets of towels.” That can take up a lot of space in a home. “Luckily, there are creative ideas to help store your bath towels, from pretty crates to practical rolling carts. You can also purchase your towels individually to build collections with different designs you love.” From luxurious long-staple Turkish and Egyptian cotton to Pima cotton and quick-absorbent microfiber, there is a wide variety to choose from.
A good towel is one of life’s little luxuries. For a spa-like bathroom, towels should be lofty, absorbent and quick to dry.
6. Think of Your Plumbing Fixtures as Jewelry
The shower, tub, toilet, and sink are the main event in the bathroom, and carefully chosen, go a long way in creating a spa-like bathroom.
7. Upgrade Your Shower Head.
The shower is the heart of the room and should be made as decadent as possible. Provide an extravagant and spa-like experience by adding a rainfall showerhead. A steam shower also adds instant luxury while nourishing the skin and leaving it with a healthy glow.
8. Add a Wood Bathtub Tray
A bathtub tray adds instant luxury and provides the perfect place for a glass of wine, a soothing tea, as well as a book, loofah and bath accessories.
9. Lay Down a Cedar or Teak Bath Mat
A simple cedar bath mat effortlessly creates a spa-like feel to your bathroom. It’s an elegant and modern solution that instantly creates the feeling of spending a day at the spa. Cedar is a perfect choice because it’s an affordable water-resistant wood.
Teak is also a great choice if your budget allows for it.
10. Add Calming Scents
The spa experience always begins with the aroma when you first walk in that instantly soothes and relaxes you. To complete the spa ambiance in your own bathroom, consider using scents to replicate the aromatherapy found in these top spas. It’s the perfect element to transition you from everyday life and embrace tranquility and a relaxing of the senses. Whether it’s fresh mint, eucalyptus or a hint of lavender, jasmine, ylang-ylang, tea tree, neroli, rose petals or vanilla, a little goes a long way.
With the simple addition of scented soaps and candles, fragrant lotions, essential oils, diffusers, and potpourri, you can turn your bathroom into a calming oasis.
11. Prepare for Pampering
Treat yourself to your favorite spa indulgences such as body scrubs, bath salts, and sheet masks and display them on open shelves or in beautiful glass jars on the counter. Many brands are creating gorgeous packaging for their products that look elegant running along the edge of the bath.
12. How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom With Art
A well-curated gallery wall or large piece of artwork can instantly transform a bathroom to new heights, as well as tie the whole room together.
13. Don’t Forget About the Countertop
Select stylish accessories that complement the overall design of the bathroom. If you are low on space, even a small floral arrangement can make all the difference.
14. Lighting & Dimmer Switches
To create a truly luxurious bathroom, the effective use of chandeliers, decorative wall sconces, and recessed lighting can go a long way in creating drama and sophistication. The trick to properly lighting a bathroom while creating a luxurious feel, says designer Scott Arthur Yerkey, is to use multiple layers. Think about installing dimmer switches as they are a lovely addition to any bathroom as they can provide the same effect as soft candlelight.
15. Provide Seating
If you have the room, additional seating such as a small stool or small comfy chair adds an upscale look.
It’s also useful for applying lotion or relaxing after your bath.
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5 ideas on how to turn a bathroom into a spa
Everyone needs to slow down from time to time, listen to themselves, relax and put their thoughts in order. Spas are the best for this purpose. But what if you do not want to spend time and money on a trip? Of course, create a soothing environment in your own bathroom.
We show you how easy it is to turn even a small bathroom into a spa.
Photo: k-hoch3.de
1. Nothing fancy
Visual appeal is one of the key elements. Any disorder causes stress. In most spas, the space is fairly minimalist, and toiletries are kept neat and organized in closed cabinets or drawers.
In a small bathroom, it is better to get rid of everything unnecessary and make room in the cabinet for the essentials. Storage on open shelves should be organized by folding toiletries into beautiful containers.
Photo: decormu.com
2. Unity with nature
Natural colors have a calming effect. If the bathroom area is small, choose light shades of beige, light gray or pale green. The room will not only become more comfortable, but also visually increase.
Photo: behance.net
Add decor and accessories made from natural materials, and lay tiles with imitation wood texture on the floor. And do not forget to provide floor heating in those places where you are going to walk barefoot.
Decorate your space with indoor flowers. This is a great way to warm up the atmosphere. Try to choose plants suitable for damp rooms with insufficient lighting: fern, ivy, aloe, dieffenbachia, bamboo. Orchids or begonias can be placed in a bathroom with a window.
Put the plants in beautiful pots, hang them and arrange them so that they do not clutter up the space.
Photo: pinterest.com
3. Cozy lighting
In addition to the basic lighting needed for morning routines, add dimmer-controlled ceiling or wall lights. A dimmer will help soften the light, and soaking in a relaxing bath will be much more pleasant. For evening lighting, it is better to use lamps with a warm, almost orange light.
Photo: deavita.fr
Complete the atmosphere with pleasant relaxing music. If you have a dedicated waterproof speaker, put it to good use.
4. Well-thought-out ergonomics
When designing a bathroom, try to think through all the important details: the installation of a heated towel rail, the size and shape of the mirror, the location of sockets and shelves that you can reach with your hand without getting out of the bath. This will make your impromptu home spa experience much more enjoyable.
Photo: pinterest.com
If a free-standing bathtub is not possible, a model with wide sides will do. You can place candles, drinks or gadgets on them. But balancing things on the edge of the bath is dangerous - they can fall into the water. The ideal option is to complement the interior with a special tray that will look equally good on both freestanding and built-in baths.
5. Homemade Elixirs
There is nothing more relaxing than adding scented salt to a hot bath. Why not try creating your own skin care products?
Mix 4 parts salt with 1 part baking soda, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Elixir for stress relief is ready!
Try an oil combination that includes 10 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil. Elixir is ideal for blocked sinuses. The combination of 10 drops of bergamot and 10 drops of lavender is a great way to relax.
Photo: pinterest.com
Setting up a spa in your own home is much easier than it seems at first glance.
Small repairs and a few accessories will easily turn even a small bathroom into a favorite place for rest and relaxation.
How to turn a bathroom into a spa: 9 ideas
We show you how to create an interior that will help you relax and rejuvenate at home.
Publication date: 04.02.2020
Prepared by: Tatiana Beloved
Relax, put your worries out of your head, take care of yourself, relax - that's what spas were invented for. Their interiors may resemble a royal boudoir or a tropical hut, but they certainly don't have to look like a standard bathroom. In order to create an atmosphere of relaxation at home, it is worth considering a few important details. This applies not only to the interior, but also to engineering communications.
1. Underfloor heating
Spa is all about feeling good. And it should begin not with decor, but with utilities. Walking in the bathroom, no matter how luxurious it may be, is unpleasant on the cold floor. In addition, a warm floor is convenient, it will maintain the desired temperature in the room and quickly dry wet rugs or water on the floor. This is an important comfort detail that many people forget about.
2. Hidden storage
To make it easier for you to disconnect from everything in your home, designers advise you to carefully consider the storage system. Baskets with linen, shelves with towels, a dryer - furniture manufacturers know how to hide all this correctly. If a washing machine should fit in the bathroom, then it is convenient to hide it in a closet. To make it easier to maintain order on the shelves and find the right things, they build in the backlight.
3. View from the window
A window in the bathroom helps complete the look of a relaxing room.
If the window is large, then the bath is placed right next to it - you can lie in hot foam and enjoy the beautiful view. If there is no window, you can put a large mirror in a wide frame - it also looks spectacular and visually expands the space.
4. Custom bath
Spa is not supposed to make you feel at home. On the contrary, the situation should take you as if to another dimension, country, time - where you can truly break away from the daily routine and urban reality. For example, to tropical countries or royal palaces.
Classic spa bath not suitable. Designers usually advise opting for retro clawfoot bathtubs and rain showers, or keeping an eye on fresh trends - black and stone bathtubs of irregular shapes.
Design: Maria Makhonina, Alexandra Kazakovtseva.
5. Wood
Natural wood in the bathroom is unusual, but it helps to replace the cold tiled atmosphere with a warm and relaxing one. There are a lot of options for decoration: you can use tiles with a wood texture, you can even put a wooden bathtub.
Design: Maria Makhonina, Alexandra Kazakovtseva.
6. Light and candles
Usually bright lighting is made in the bathroom, at most they add a backlight near the mirror. In a spa, it is more important to create a soft diffused light - you can completely abandon the lamp in the center of the room. In spa design, designers often use diffused light around the perimeter of the room. For a mirror, it is better to choose a backlight around the perimeter - these are usually done in theatrical dressing rooms, the lighting is uniform without shadows on the face.
7. Living plants
A spa-style bathroom can feel like a real tropical retreat. If the room has a window, great, sunlight will help the plants grow. If there is no window in the room, then fluorescent lamps or special fitolamps, which are usually used in greenhouses, will help.
Fern, tradescantia, bordered dracaena, pandanus, monstera can easily grow in artificial light.
One of the fashion trends is phytowall. Moss, ivy, philodendron, scindapsus are suitable for vertical gardening.
8. Paintings on the walls
Landscapes, figurative painting, calm abstraction look good in the bathroom. So that after a couple of baths, the picture does not deteriorate, designers advise using laminated frames or solid boxes tightly closed boxes so that moisture cannot get through the frame.
Design: Yuri Zimenko.
9. Glamourous accents
A massive chandelier, a bright banquette, a Chinese screen, a rare armchair, a coffee table and long curtains — these interior details make the bathroom look like a full-fledged room. Here you can not only relax, but also make yourself beautiful for hours, drinking tea and go out into the world relaxed, rested and smart.
Designers recommend decorating a bathroom in this style not with tiles, but with wallpaper on the walls, be sure to put carpets on the floor, and hang thick curtains on the windows.
The image will turn out complete - a real spa in the style of a French boudoir.
Design: Olga Betsa.
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Time machine: a spectacular interior of an apartment in one of the Stalinist skyscrapers
In an apartment located in one of the legendary Stalinist skyscrapers of the capital, architect Yuri Filatov recreated the atmosphere of a traditional mid-20th century interior and adapted the space based on modern requirements and the wishes of the owners - families with three children.
