How to Give Your Bathroom The Spa Makeover

If you are a fan of spa’s, you will know how relaxing they can be. Have you ever wondered how you can recreate this in your own home? It is easier than you think. You do not have to have a huge budget to be able to recreate a relaxing environment in your own home. If you have a bigger budget there are more elaborate changes you can make, but don’t be fooled into thinking that you cannot recreate this environment on a smaller, tighter budget. There are plenty of small changes that you can make that will instantly make you feel more relaxed.

One of the most noticeable things about a spa experience is the aroma you get as soon as you walk through the doors. They have been specifically put together to create the most relaxing environment. This is something very easy for you to recreate in your own home. Essential oils are very cheap and easy to buy and can instantly turn your bathroom into one that will relax you. Different scents will have different effects – Tea Tree and Eucalyptus are very refreshing and revitalising, and Ylang Ylang, Neroli and Chamomile are incredibly relaxing and are perfect for a bath before bed. For an even more spa feel, add some rose petals to your bath. These are very simple tips, but one that no spa will miss.

Keep your bathroom free of clutter for a stress free environment. If you are lacking in storage space, invest in some pretty linen lined containers to store your products. If you have some products that are in unattractive bottles, decanter them into glass bottles that you can label yourself. Glass jars will add a touch of luxury to your bathroom, as well as being practical. You can also consider filling a jar with some blooming lavender, or putting some dried flowers in a vase for an attractive finish. The lavender has a double benefit; not only will it be pleasing to the eye, lavender also has a natural calming effect and will help to relax you. Having these in the bathroom all the time will add a constant relaxing smell, which can emulate around the room, creating a spa feel all over.

Think about what makes you feel relaxed when you visit a spa, and consider how easy they will be to recreate. Adding candles to your bath will not only help relax you, but by reducing the lighting it will create a very flattering environment, that will make you look and feel good, regardless of your skin tone. If you have a bigger budget and want to make more lasting changes in your bathroom, you can change the lighting to add a variable light switch that will allow you to lower your lighting when you want to relax. The majority of spa’s will also have relaxing music playing in the background. Build up a collection of relaxing music that you can easily access whilst you are in the bath. Then, at the press of the button you can close your eyes, lay back and relax.

For more permanent changes to your bathroom, simple redecoration tips can completely change your bathroom into a much more relaxing place to be. Creating a barrier between your bath and the rest of the room will isolate your bath, making it a very private and personal experience for you. A simple curtain or an installation of a shower screen can do this and can make a bigger difference. For a more drastic change, adding a piece of art work to a wall in order to create a focal point will create a more luxurious feel to your bathroom. If you are feeling really creative and want to embark on a DIY project, you can design your own mosaic. Mosaic tiles in general are often used in spa’s, as you can create very simple designs on both your floor and your walls.

For hygiene reasons spa’s will be tiled, as they are much easier to clean then other materials, so, again, for a more permanent change, if you have paint and carpet in your bathroom, consider changing this to tiles. Stick to a simple design that you can add accessories to. Anything too busy or cluttered will distract you and prevent you from relaxing properly. White tiles will make your room look larger, and very clinical and clean, but it is a very good colour for you to add splashes of colour to and accessorise.

If you have a much larger budget, a free standing bath is a very good addition to make a bathroom have a luxurious feel. This is better suited if you have a larger bathroom, as a free standing ball will just make a small bathroom feel even smaller. Having space all around you when you are in the bath will give the illusion that you are floating, helping you to relax even easier. Adding a large spa bath is the ultimate luxury, and can turn any bath into a relaxing spa bath. This is obviously quite a pricey addition, but if you can afford it, and again have the space, is well worth doing.

If you are lucky enough to have a large amount of space in your bathroom, dedicate a specific area for relaxing. Add some mirrors, and some stools as well as a vanity unit, where you can sit and relax, and generally make yourself feel better. This does not have to be an expensive addition. You can get some cheaper stools that you can revamp to fit in with the theme of your bathroom. A spa is a place you can go to in order to have a pamper and to relax. So, why wouldn’t you want that in your home every day? It is easier than you think to recreate this environment in your own home. You do not have to have a massive budget, as simple accessories can be enough just to add that relaxing feel to your bathroom. Obviously the larger you budget, the more drastic changes you can make; however, you do not need huge changes to make a big difference. Your bathroom should be a place that you can relax in, and very simple, easy and cheap changes can do just this.