A Spa Date at Home – How to Turn your Bathroom into your very own Retreat
As a parent, someone that works from home, or works the standard 9-5 – whoever you are and whatever you do, everyone deserves (and definitely needs) a spa retreat from time to time!
But of course, a visit to a spa isn’t exactly a cheap way to spoil yourself! And with treatments and fluffy robes and the occasional glass of something cold it’ll soon add up…! So, why not consider creating your very own spa experience at home for a fraction of the price! Like most spa services, your bathroom offers a private space where you can take a relaxing shower or warm bath to de-stress. All it takes is a few more elements to evoke the spa-like atmosphere. So, let’s get started!
Showerheads
A very small change you can make, for a very small cost is to change your showerhead. Many homeowners assume a soaking tub is a must-have item in a spa-like bathroom. Yet, chances are that you only use it occasionally, not to mention it may make your small bathroom feel crowded. A massage showerhead, on the other hand, won’t take up any extra square footage. Additionally, you’ll definitely use it every day! Companies like better bathrooms will give you some ideas.
Paint
Nature-inspired colours, such as brown, grey and green, can give your bathroom an organic feel along with a calming effect. Nevertheless, if you have a rather small bathroom, opt for a lighter and more neutral colour scheme. Beige, light grey and pale green, for example, can lend a soothing sense, as well as a spacious feel to your small bathroom.
Clear your clutter!
Clutter usually gives us stress. That’s why spas always keep their toiletries hidden and in order. However, storage space is usually a serious issue in small bathrooms…
Well, it’s time to get rid of those old and expired toiletries you won’t ever use! By doing so, you should be able to free up a significant amount of cabinet space.
Still need to borrow some counter space for your go-to toiletries, such as cotton wool balls and cotton buds? To avoid visual clutter in your bathroom, try organizing these items in clear glass jars. Believe it or not, jarred toiletries will look just like a part of your décor!
Don’t forget your taste buds
Don’t assume drinking a glass of wine while bathing will make you sound like an alcoholic! In fact, this idea has been in vogue for a while. Have a look online and you’ll find a wide range of bath trays and wine glass holders!
Soothing scents & smells
Your rejuvenation journey can’t be completed without aromatherapy since scents are famous for boosting one’s health and mood. In addition to lovely smells, the flame of fragrant candles can add a warm ambience to your bathroom, making the space feel romantic. However, for forgetful homeowners, oil diffusers will be a better and safer choice.
What is your top tip for having the spa experience at home?
*This is a collaborative post.
Super tips, these! We all need to relax and unwind and this is a great way to do it!
Most definitely I think often we forget to take time out for ourselves.
I can’t believe what a difference clearing the clutter makes. We recently staged our home in order to sell it for a move. We took everything off the bathroom counters, put up matching towels (instead of the usual mismatch), and added a simple flower arrangement. It made me want to stay in the house!
It is amazing how much it changes how the room looks, and how much more relaxing it can make it feel as well.
My bathroom is small, and we painted it a blue that reminds us of tropical vacations. Now to get the shower head changed to one that massages and we’re in business!
We have our bathroom blue as well, there’s something about blue that seems to go well in that area of the home.
I am all about having a spa day at home. I think your tips on how to create a comfortable and relaxing spa bathroom at home are spot on. Thanks for the inspiration!
It is really nice to be able to just relax in your own home and pamper yourself a little.
I have not made a spa day at home in way too long! I think I am going to plan one this weekend. My daughter can help me and I will thank you later!
YES! Definitely do – I hope you have the most amazing spa day with your daughter.
We actually just changed the shower head in our bathroom. The new one is much more relaxing and it has different settings.
It is amazing the difference a shower head makes isn’t it.
It is so important to take some time out to pamper yourself. This is a great way to have some spa time at home. It is such a great way to relax and recharge.
It really is, I know we all pamper ourselves in different ways but we all need to look after ourselves.
We just updated our shower head in the master bath. Now I need to do some others things on this list.
Ohh I bet it is nice having a nice new shower head – they can make such a difference.
These ideas are sounding really nice right now. I could do with a relaxing spa night with some mint or pine scents.
Ohh those scents sound perfect – I hope you get to have your spa night.
Sadly, I do not have a bath in my bathroom, just a stand up shower. I believe that a shower head can make a huge difference in how you feel and how clean you are.
I am totally with you on that the showerhead can make a huge difference.
Sometimes I pretend that I am having a spa weekend at home! It involves wine cheese and shaving my legs 😉
Haha now that sounds like a good weekend, any weekend with cheese is GOOD!
Ooh I can’t often afford spa treatments so I love the idea of bringing the spa to me. The idea of having wine in the bath sounds rather fabulous right now x
Most definitely it’s so much cheaper and wouldn’t we all love a pamper every so often.
This post is so nice and what a great idea! It is always great to have a bathroom that feels super cosy so that you can relax and unwind!
Most definitely, there is something nice about having some you time and a bit of a pamper.
What great ideas! At some point I would LOVE to re-do all the bathrooms. Right now they look pretty dull.
I hope you get them done sometime, it is nice to have a nice fresh bathroom.
Great tips here, my main problem is clutter there is so much in my bathroom that just clearing that will make it much more relaxing x
Good luck with decluttering, I hope it helps bring a more relaxed feeling to the room.
My secret to a spa like bathroom retreat is lotsa bubbles. Nothing like immersing in a tub full of fragrant bubbles to make me forget the cares of the day.
Oh I miss bubble baths so much they are the best aren’t they!
Rain shower head is always a nice feature. Place to soak, soft music, good book to read, candles burning, essential oils all works for me.
It is a great feature isn’t it – it really makes such a difference I think having a good amount of water coming from your shower head.
Lots of great ideas here! My top tip is soothing music 🙂 x
Music can really help set the mood can’t it.
Oh I am totally doing this! I can use the spoiling and this is a great way to do it without spending a ton of money.
Most definitely it is nice to pamper yourself sometimes and it is so much cheaper doing it at home.
I recently totally renovated my bathrooms and I love the spa-like experience when I now enter my bathroom. Simple changes and updates can really turn an ordinary bathroom into a spa retreat. I love these tips!
I bet it is nice to have your bathroom all fresh and new, enjoy using it.
A glass of wine wouldn’t make one an alcoholic. It depends on the alcohol level. I think anything less than 10% will just be enough to chill in one’s bathroom.
No for sure it wouldn’t – nothing wrong with relaxing with your preferred drink.
I LOVE this post! I’m a huge fan of having a relaxing place in the home. The showerhead is such a simple, yet awesome idea that I never would have thought of!
It really is such a big thing as well – how the water comes through the shower can make a huge difference.
It is nice to have a place where you can relax at home and just rejuvenate yourself.
Some very relaxing tips. Especially liked your shower head suggestion. We need to remodel our bathroom though to make it someplace you’d actually want to hang out in.
I hope you manage to remodel your bathroom soon into the perfect look for you.
Nice ideas!! Changing the shower head is one I’d never thought of before – I like it. 🙂
And I’m all about relaxing scents and candles.
-Lauren
It really can make a difference, worth trying if you fancy a bit of a change 🙂
So much clutter in my bathroom
Really need to clear it out
Great tips
Thanks
Ours is the same I have so many things to try in there.