Interior Decorating for Spas
A spa is an oasis, a haven and an escape. Most people enter spas to find relaxation--a distraction from the pressures and stresses of daily life. It's vital, therefore, that a spa's interior design reflect both serenity and tranquility, wrapping customers in a cocoon of gentle safety as soon as they enter. A spa's environment must offer a sense of calm and comfort, with tranquil lighting and soft, comfortable surroundings.
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First Impressions
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Above all things, a spa is a respite from the hassles of daily life. A spa's entry and reception areas must instantly reflect that feeling for the customer, providing a quiet atmosphere and immediate feeling of calm and relaxation. Customers entering a spa need to feel like they have left the outside world at the door, discovering a safe and serene space where they can let go of the stresses and aches of everyday life to be pampered and cared for. With this in mind, use soft neutrals for your reception area, as well as a variety of organic and natural textures. Place your reception desk centrally, but keep the tone soothing and welcoming. For added comfort and serenity, include soft ambient music that is heavy on nature themes or sounds.
Colors and Themes
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A spa serves a wide variety of customers and stylistic preferences, so it's best to keep your atmosphere contemporary and neutral. Contemporary colors in a soft palette ranging from taupes to mauves will help promote a nurturing atmosphere. For edgier spas, intersperse the neutrals with more dramatic accent walls or accent features, such as a black accent wall and water feature.
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Furnishings
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Spa furnishings should be both comfortable and luxurious while also of commercial quality. Go for rounded edges and soft textures, as well as furnishings that will withstand repeated exposure to many customers without damage. Wherever possible, choose antimicrobial finishes or materials and choose comfortable contemporary furniture that will not only offer full-body relaxation, but will also accommodate a variety of body shapes and types.
Communing With Nature
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The subtext of any spa visit is that it's an occasion to relax and let go and to commune with nature. With this in mind, choose natural elements, like natural woods and wood grain textures to natural granite and stone textures or rain showers and water features. Water fixtures should be hardy as well as artistic in appearance, while flooring and other materials should always be commercial grade. Incorporate plants and flowers into every possible room of your spa, as these will add visual beauty while cementing the overall connection to nature.
Considerations
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Spa decor must accommodate the customer as well as its owner, achieving a uniquely luxurious atmosphere while providing a spacious and comfortable environment for the spa's professionals to work within. Always ensure that materials are commercial-grade (for comfort and durability, as well as to prevent rot or mildew), while making sure that your space planning in the massage or service areas allows for enough room for your professionals and staff to work comfortably. In addition, make sure your spa includes ample storage for clean linens and materials, as well as a separate laundry area so that all such materials can be kept scrupulously clean.
Sales Displays
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For product or sales features, use floating shelves and feature lighting so that products are on display without detracting from the overall atmosphere of healing and wellness. Prominently place such features in areas where customers will spend most of their time, concentrating on reception and service areas.
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References
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