Elegant Traditional Spa Bathrooms
Create a mini oasis in your bathroom to relax and quiet your mind. An elegant spa bathroom takes ideas from traditional spas and modifies them for personal use in a home. Some ideas can be easily integrated for an instant spa experience. Does this Spark an idea?
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Towel Warmers
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A towel warmer is a chrome towel hanger that is heated from the inside, and when a towel is placed on it, the towel will warm in a few minutes. Many spas use towel warmers for an extra soothing sensation. Chrome towel warmers are elegant and subtle and can be installed in a day.
Music
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Add music to your spa bathroom by hooking up your iPod or Mp3 player to a waterproof stereo. Add a list of soothing spa music, and relax in the bathtub with the sounds of your favorite calming sounds. If you like a type of music played at a spa, ask them what it is. Spas typically use CDs or satellite radio. You can easily find and download your favorite songs from the spa.
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Lighting
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Replace all your basic bathroom lights with dimming bulbs. Find the ideal light setting to soothe your mind. Add candles near the bathtub and on the sink to light when you need a little extra relaxation. For a more extensive change, install a rain shower with LCD lights inside. The lights will adjust to the color you prefer or shift through a range of calming hues.
Steam Shower
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A steam shower or steam room are essentials at any spa. Install an enclosed steam shower or bath that releases steam through subtle holes near the shower head. The water temperature can be adjusted to your exact specifications. Steam has been shown to reduce stress and relieve muscle tension.
Chromatherapy
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Chromatherapy is the term for a branch of holistic healing that utilizes color to achieve optimal health. Paint the walls a tranquil color. Spas often use colors like cream, blue and white to relax and clear the mind. Buy LED lights in a soothing color, and place them around the perimeter of the bathroom. Some bathtubs now come with LED lights fixed into the walls of the tub. The lights, when turned on, will turn the water any color.
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References
- Photo Credit a flowering plant resting on a bathtub ledge image by David Smith from Fotolia.com
