Turn Your Bathroom Into Your Personal Spa

*Shades of blue and green evokes a sense of serenity, and featuring neutrals relaxes the nervous system.*

Indulge in creating a spa-like bathroom so you have a luxurious zen space to enjoy every day at home. This is an enviable way to pamper your body, relieve stress and foster better mental wellness.

Embrace calming colours

Begin by creating a calming colour palette as a foundation for your design. Using shades of blue and green evokes a sense of serenity, and featuring neutrals relaxes the nervous system and helps switch off busy brains. In smaller bathrooms, opt for lighter tones to avoid shrinking the space. Dark colours can be beautiful and bold in bigger rooms, creating a cocoon of peace.

*Featuring natural materials can help to bring the outside in.*

Feature natural materials

Being in nature has been shown to benefit mental health by reducing anxiety, providing perspective and grounding us in the present moment. Bring this calming effect indoors by featuring natural materials in your bathroom. This could include wicker baskets and rattan furniture, marble countertops and tiles, and wooden cupboards.

Incorporate water features

Another way to create the idea of being outdoors is to incorporate water features. Water is a traditional feature in spas as the sound and sensation of it against your skin instantly soothes stressful thoughts and feelings.

Install a rainfall shower which will massage your muscles or a deep bathtub for extended soaking sessions. You could even go one step further with a hot tub with hydrotherapy jets and a portable pedicure tub to treat your feet.

*Create a soft glow for times of relaxation with* *sleek and sophisticated illuminated mirrors.*

Prioritise lighting

Achieving a spa ambience is impossible without the right lighting. You need to be able to create a soft glow for times of relaxation and ensure excellent visibility for daily tasks simultaneously. This means you need a layered lighting scheme that can be adjusted to suit all situations.

Upgrade your overhead lights to bulbs that can be dimmed or brightened at the touch of a switch. Adding sleek and sophisticated illuminated mirrors gives you the clarity you need for close-up jobs like shaving and applying makeup and will make a statement in your design. It will also add depth and dimension to your space, especially if you have no space for lamps.

Add relaxing accessories

Polish off your spa bathroom makeover with relaxing accessories to put you in the right mood as soon as you step through the door. Candles are a must – but take care to use them safely – as are houseplants that will thrive in humid conditions as these will help to oxygenate the space. Remember to place plush towels and bath mats in strategic places and consider a towel rail and heated flooring to keep the space warm and dry, whatever the season.

More hi-tech options include mirrors with built-in Bluetooth speakers and cloud-based voice control, and colour-changing ceiling lights designed to elevate the everyday shower experience.

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