9 Ways to Create a Spa Environment in Your Own Home

It seems like tensions are running high everywhere we turn these days. While staying connected to your loved ones and community is important, it is also important to protect your mindset and maintain low stress levels. One way you can do this at home is to create the same spa-like environment you may have been able to enjoy pre-pandemic, right in your own bathroom.

Get a Tub

When we think of relaxing in the bathroom, one of the most popular images that come to mind is settling back into a bubbly, warm bathtub. Therefore, one of the anchoring points of a new spa bathroom design could be a free-standing tub. Take this one step further and make it a tub with jacuzzi jets.

Install a Steam Shower

Not a bathtub kind of person? You can still get clean in spa style! Install a steam shower and enjoy your own sauna-like space. Upgraded showerheads, like a rainfall showerhead, can even take this experience to the next level adding an extra sense of luxury.

Heat It Up

One of the hallmarks of a spa experience is all-encompassing comfort. One sensation that would not be in line with that feeling of comfort would be disrupting relaxation by stepping out of a steamy shower or warm bath onto freezing tiles. Heated flooring would add the ultimate sense of indulgent luxury, keeping typically cold flooring warm to the touch.

Declutter

A defining characteristic of a spa is cleanliness and usually minimalism. Therefore, hide the clutter and make sure everything has a place with thoughtful cabinetry and minimal accessories on open shelves. Speak with a kitchen and bath designer from Fairview to learn more about your cabinetry options in-line with your lifestyle.

Include Natural Elements

To get professional-looking spa design in your bathroom, an absolute must-do is mix textures and natural elements together. This can include wood, stone, plant life, and plush, soft textiles.

Upgrade Hardware and Finishes

Some of the touches that make a spa so beautiful and chic are the smallest attention to detail. Modern metal and glass hardware are a simple way to make quick and affordable updates to your existing bathroom and lend an air of sophistication.

Add Calming Colors

When designing any space, color can dictate how a space feels. Using muted colors and those inspired by nature tend to create a sense of calm and relaxation. Avoid bold, bright, and neon colors which can instill a sense of excitement or anxiety.

Upgrade the Accessories

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make something special. Choose your accessories carefully and intentionally. Adding scented soaps and candles, fluffy towels, and peaceful artwork can make you feel like you’re at your favorite spa.

Dim the Lights

Lighting can set a mood from sterile to ambient, glaring to subdued. Give yourself more options than simply on and off by adding dimmers to your bathroom lighting. Be sure to provide ample lighting over bathtubs and showers for safe entry and exit.

If you are looking for help with your bathroom spa design, do not hesitate to contact your local Fairview Millwork and Kitchens designer. With years of experience, they are knowledgeable about layout, cabinetry options, and how style meets function.