How to Set Up a Bathroom With a Spa Theme

Soft lighting from candles can turn your bathroom into a spa-like place to get away from it all.

If you love the luxurious and relaxing environment of a spa, but can't afford regular spa getaways, try decorating your bathroom like a spa. Setting up your bathroom with a spa theme can provide you with a room in your home where you can melt away your tension and cares. Decorating your bathroom to look and feel like a spa getaway can yield calming and aesthetically pleasing results. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1. Paint the walls of your bathroom a soft, relaxing color. For a monotone look, stick with tan or soft whites. Add a little color by painting trim in sea-foam green, warm peach, or another color that goes with your décor or design scheme. For more color, paint walls lavender, or pale blue. To maintain a spa-like atmosphere, stick with wall colors that aren't too bold, neon, or eye-catching.

2. Add some relaxing scented décor to bathroom. Choose from scented candles that compliment the wall colors, silk or real flowers in delicate vases, or bowls of fresh-smelling potpourri. Try soothing scents like vanilla, eucalyptus, chamomile, or lavender. For natural décor, try delicate stems of bamboo in vases filled with scented oils, and round stones in bowls.

3. Invest in some plush towels and other textiles. Don't skimp on super-soft towels. Purchase plush towels and soft wash cloths, both matching with the wall and décor color scheme. For carpeting, skip cheap bathmats and go for thick, soft rugs that will wrap your feet in a little bit of luxury.

4. Replace any bright lighting with soft, subdued lights. Try soft light bulbs. If you have fluorescent lighting, cover the fixtures with colored fluorescent light covers specially made to soften the harsh fluorescent lights. You can find these covers at most hardware stores.

5. Put some comfortable seating into your bathroom, other than the toilet lid. Place a bench upholstered with soft fabric by the tub or vanity mirror, to provide an area for relaxing while you get ready for the day, or a place to wait while you fill your tub for a calming bath.

6. Add a lush fabric shower curtain, instead of shiny vinyl or plastic curtains. You can opt for curtains made of rich satin or velvet. For a more delicate look, purchase lace shower curtains. Decorating your bath or shower with a plush curtain will make it a more relaxing area. If you have any open shelving in your bathroom, or want to conceal piping, try hanging a lavish fabric curtain over it. For example, hide unsightly sink pipes by wrapping a fabric curtain around your sink basin.

7. Purchase some pampering toiletries to keep easily accessible in the bathroom. Place bubble baths and salt soaks around the tub for a quick dive into relaxation. Set hand lotions scented with soothing oils like lavender around the sink.

Tips & Warnings

• If soft lighting isn't providing you with enough light to apply makeup in the morning, purchase small mirrors with bright lights. These mirrors are effective for makeup application, but won't crowd your bathroom.

• For added spa appeal, set up a small sound system in your bathroom, and have relaxing music or sounds playing while you are in the bathroom.

• Keep your favorite, and softest, bathrobe hung on the bathroom door at all times, so that it will be waiting for you every time you step out of the bath or shower.

References

• Better Budgeting: Create a Personal Spa Place: How To Beautify Your Bath On A Budget

Resources

• Read this Article in UK English