Quick And Easy Ways To Get A Spa Atmosphere In Your Bathroom

The bathroom is now seen as the go-to place for relaxing and rejuvenating the body and soul after a long and stressful day.  It was once a purely functional space for carrying out daily ablutions, but now it is seen as a place where we also look after our spiritual wellbeing and express our personal taste and style.

Achieving a beautiful spa-like bathroom needn’t require a lot of expensive upgrading work. Here are some simple ways to create a wellness bathroom without any major investment of money or time. 

Invest in some luxury towels and robes

Bring that hotel spa feeling to your home bathroom with some luxuriant Egyptian cotton towels and bathrobes. Choose soothing neutral tones and arrange them neatly on a towel rail for that touch of Scandinavian sophistication. 

Boost natural daylight with extra mirrors

Natural daylight boosts our mood and helps to open up a smaller space. Adding in some extra mirrors is a very easy way to bring more natural light into your bathroom. For a vintage feel, choose a pair of round or hexagonal mirrors with antique brass or gold frames. If you have a more modern bathroom, a frameless mirror will look sleek and stylish.

Reduce clutter with storage solutions

The essence of a spa bathroom is a clean and carefully curated environment, and clutter is the enemy. Consider adding some sleek glass wall mounted shelves or installing a vanity organiser unit, If space is at a premium, investigate corner shelf options or utilise dead space above doorways.

Invest in an indoor-outdoor rug

Carpets are not generally a good flooring option for bathrooms, but tiles or vinyl can be softened with an indoor-outdoor rug. These are made from stain and moisture resistant materials and can bring a touch of comfort and cosiness to the bathroom.

Install ambient lighting

The right level of lighting is key to creating a calm and relaxing environment. Augment bright overhead task lighting with softer layers of wall lighting and use warm-toned bulbs. Consider installing a dimmer switch to enable you to achieve just the perfect ambience. 

Introduce a pleasant background fragrance

The gentle glow and calming scent of a few aromatherapy candles bring the finishing touch for those long soul restoring soaks in the bath. Our sense of smell is often underrated for the impact that it has on our mood and emotions. Scents such as lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile are noted to have relaxing effects. 

Bring some nature indoors

A touch of greenery will add interest to your bathroom and helps to bring the well-established benefits of nature indoors. Choose low-maintenance plants that thrive in humid environments, such as bamboo and succulents. 

Add a stylish seating option

If space allows, add a small upholstered seat or stool where you can sit to carry out footcare tasks or just take a few moments to unwind while you run a long hot bath.