How to Create Spa Decor for a Backyard Patio

A spa-like patio inspires relaxation.

No matter the size or location of your patio, you can add spa décor to create a relaxing oasis for friends and family to unwind in. The spa theme is developed by arranging comfortable furniture and Zen-like embellishments that appeal to the senses to generate a calm and serene environment. Experiment with adding different elements such as dim lighting, water and fire to turn your patio into an outdoor spa haven.

Things You'll Need

• Neutral-colored chaise lounges
• Neutral-colored ottomans or oversized stools
• Accent pillows
• 2 large floor vases
• Tall bamboo sticks
• Large floor candles
• Tabletop fireplace
• Bamboo-embellished floor lamps
• Rectangular bamboo table
• Tall glass vase
• Stones
• Water
• Tropical flowers or bamboo shoots
• Buddha statue
• White hand towels
• Small wicker basket
• Aromatherapy body and hair products
• Incense burner or oil diffuser
• Bistro table and stools
• Tabletop fountain
• Neutral-colored flameless candles
• Nesting tables
• Water dispenser
• Lemons
• Cups
• Teapot and teacups
• White bath towels
• Room divider
• White robes
• Hanging chimes
• Outdoor speakers and stereo system
• Relaxation music

Instructions

1. Set up chaise lounges and ottomans or oversized stools with light or neutral colored cushions to create a comfortable seating area. Add earthy-themed or natural colored accent pillows.

2. Place one large floor vase on each side of the chaise lounges. Fill the vases with tall bamboo sticks to create height. Surround the seating area with large floor candles. Place a tabletop fireplace on top of a table in the middle of the seating area to create warmth and dim lighting.

3. Put a rectangular bamboo table that sits low to the ground between the chaise lounges. Fill a tall glass vase halfway with stones and water, and add bamboo shoots or tropical flowers. Place the vase on the table. Add a Buddha statue to the table. Roll white hand towels and place them in a small wicker basket. Prop aromatherapy lotions and hair care products on the towels. Place the basket toward the front of the table. Place an Incense burner or essential oil diffuser on the table to create aromatherapy scents.

4. Set up a bistro table and stools. Arrange a stone tabletop fountain in the center of the table to create the sound of flowing water. Place neutral-colored flameless candles around the fountain.

5. Set up nesting tables. Place a water dispenser filled with water and lemons and cups on one of the nesting tables when entertaining. Add a teapot and teacups for aromatherapy tea service on a different nesting table. Stack white bath towels on a nesting table, particularly if your patio features a hot tub or shower.

6. Arrange a room divider in a corner of your patio or around an outdoor shower. Hang white robes near the room divider to create a changing area.

7. Hang chimes to create relaxing sounds. Install outdoor speakers and a stereo system to play relaxation music such as Celtic songs and sounds of nature.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a pond with Koi fish, if within your budget.

• Add a hanging fountain or stand-alone fountain for more water effects.

References

• Tenth Floor Media: Bathroom Decorating for a Zen Like Spa Look

Resources

• Spa Decor: Spa Collections