How to create a spa inspired bathroom in the comfort of your own home.
There is nothing quite like spoiling ourselves with a visit to a spa to help us unwind. However, spa’s can be quite expensive and lets face it, it can be hard to make appointments that suit our busy schedules, not to mention the downside of having to leave the premises, bare faced and hair oiled fearful of running into someone we know.
Fortunately, there are ways that we can replicate this pampering and downtime in the comfort of our very own home. Creating your own luxury spa bathroom allows you to indulge in a little pampering in the privacy of your own home for a fraction of what you would fork out in a professional spa.
Beautiful faux marble porcelain tiles, freestanding bath with herringbone feature tiled niche, wall mount vanity with stunning backlit mirror- bathroom renovation by Master Bathrooms & Kitchens.
It is quite simple to create the “Spa Effect” in your very own bathroom. When adding luxury to your home, the bathroom should not be overlooked, so if you are considering renovating your bathroom, we have included some extra ideas for you to consider when renovating to make your own “Spa Bathroom” with all the modern conveniences. Here are some tips:
Quick Tips for adding the “Spa Effect” to existing Bathrooms:
Bathroom Clutter
It’s amazing how much we can hoard in our bathroom vanities. Do a clean out and throw away all products that are out of date or those you haven’t used for a year. This allows room for you to now have a clean vanity top and perhaps even space for the kids bath toys. This will give you a clean and more relaxing space to unwind. When renovating the bathroom, one way to avoid clutter is to ensure ample storage for toiletries and cosmetics. Look for vanities with deep drawers that keep everything easy to see and in easy reach. Consider a mirrored wall cabinet for extra storage space that is at face level. These mirrored wall cabinets are ideal for smaller items and perfect to store medicines out of reach of children.
Scents
All spa’s use scents to create a calming effect. Using essential oils in your bath or shower soap will not only relax you but will create a natural perfume. Consider using reed diffusers in your favourite scent to have your bathroom smelling fresh.
Gorgeous freestanding bath with wall mount antique style cradle bath/shower mixer set perfect for an indulgent soak in the tub – bathroom renovation by Master Bathrooms & Kitchens
Candles
The use of candles in the bathroom gives it a relaxing ambience. When we think of a relaxing bath, candles always come to mind. Candles can also be scented to help transform you to a relaxing place, think lavender, sandalwood and lemongrass. Even if your bathroom does not contain a bath, the use of candles whilst showering is just as relaxing. Incorporating a niche or shelving in the bathroom provides the perfect spot for a candle and even that glass of wine.
Flowers & Plants
All commercial spa’s have beautiful plants or flowers. Adding a potted plant to your bathroom will brighten your bathroom. If living plants are not your “thing” or if the natural lighting is not suited to a living plant, be sure to add a vase of fresh or imitation flowers to add to the decor of your bathroom.
Towels
Indulge in fluffy cotton towels and a soft fluffy bath mat to sink your feet into after bathing.
Music
Create a playlist of your most relaxing music and play it through a portable, waterproof speaker. The music will not only relax you, but will drown out any noise from outside your little sanctuary and allow you to truly relax.
Floating timber vanity brings the outside in creating a spa feel – bathroom renovation by Master Bathrooms & Kitchens.
Tips for those planning to Renovate their Bathroom to create the “Spa Effect”
Toilet
If there is only one bathroom in the house, plan to have a separate toilet. There is no quicker way to ruin your downtime than someone banging on the door to use the toilet.
Heated Flooring
Heated flooring is the ultimate in indulgence. If you are considering renovating your bathroom, be sure to take advantage of heated flooring. It not only keeps your toes warm, one of the great advantages of floor heating in bathrooms is that heat is not lost in the exhaust air making it a good heating source. Complete with thermostat and timer, floor heating will keep you warm and toasty from top to toe, ensuring you can enjoy your bathroom spa in winter and summer.
Heated Towel Rails
Soft, fluffy cotton towels are even better when they’re warm. A heated towel rail will ensure your bath towel is dry, warm and toasty every time you reach for it. Perfect for the spa effect.
Niches
We think of niches as the ultimate decor for bathrooms. A niche can hold your candles or your favourite decor and gives the bathroom a beautiful feature like those in a commercial spa. Not only are they a stunning feature, they can be practical as a shelf within the shower recess or above the vanity storing shampoos, conditioners and other daily used toiletries avoiding the need for protruding shelves.
Stunning freestanding bath with LED lit niche and chrome bath filler – bathroom renovation by Master Bathrooms & Kitchens.
Lighting
Just as candles give the bathroom a certain ambience, under cabinet lighting or having a down light installed in your niche or LED strip lighting are all fantastic ways to give your bathroom a more relaxing style of lighting.
Showers
If there is room, take advantage of extending your shower space. Consider creating a double shower or two person shower. Most importantly consider what shower rose you should choose. Many shower roses offer a “Rainfall” shower head and also include an adjustable hand held shower rose. If a relaxing massage is what you prefer, many shower roses offer the option of changing the shower pressure with several settings to give an effective massage effect.
Baths
Nothing looks quite as inviting and is as relaxing as a free standing bath. Free standing baths now come in many different shapes and sizes, to suite any bathroom. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary feel or a more traditional type claw bath, speak with your renovator about the option of including a free standing bath in your new bathroom.
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Master Bathrooms & Kitchens have over 30 years experience with renovating bathrooms and have created many beautiful bathroom spaces in the Hills District & Hornsby areas. Call us today and let us create your bathroom that you can escape to and enjoy for many years to come.
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