Who says you have to leave the house to enjoy a five-star spa treatment? Amongst all the hustle and bustle of our hectic everyday lives, it’s hard to even find time to put on the laundry, let alone leave the house to enjoy a pampering session elsewhere.
Amongst all the chaos, it’s important to find moments of tranquillity; relaxation is actually vital to our wellbeing, so it’s good to make time for it rather than see it as a luxurious addition. Convinced? Here’s everything you need to know about creating your own spa at home.
Design
The design of your ‘spathroom’ should encourage peace and rejuvenation. The idea is to gently apply balm to and massage your senses, so incorporate neutral tones like cream, greys, soft greens and oceanic blues that give one the feeling of being in some kind of natural paradise.
Compliment this all-natural feel with organic materials like bamboo, stone and wood. Not only will they make your ‘spathroom’ feel lush and alive, but they also incorporate sustainable methods into the building of the whole thing.
Textures and soft furnishings
If you’re lucky enough to have a space big enough for some extra furniture, add on the comfort factor with engulfing armchairs, comfy ottomans and chaise longues. Perfect for falling into after a pampering session, you’ll be thankful for these when you want to settle down with a book and a glass of wine.
Compliment this comfortable undertone with luxurious towels, bathrobes and bathmats that are so soft that you feel coddled and soothed. With so many gorgeous textures to unwind in, you might never want to leave!
Lighting
Lighting plays a huge role in the feeling or mood of a room. Keep in mind that you want the primary function of your spathroom to be relaxation, so opt for soft and subtle lighting that encourages you to unwind.
Replace harsh overhead lighting with more stylish design solutions like illuminated mirrors, pendant lights or wall sconces. If you do want to stick with overhead lighting, consider dimmer switches that can be adjusted depending on what you’re doing or how you want to feel.
Water features
Nothing quite hits relaxation mode like a trickling water feature. Often associated with Zen practices, installing a water feature isn’t just perfect for the overall experience, but it’s aesthetically pleasing too, adding different dimensions and sensory stimulation to the spa as a whole.
