If you're partial to a bit of pampering, but have also reached that stage in life when the ideal weekend is one spent at home, then creating a day spa experience under your own roof might be just what you need. or signup to continue reading It doesn't matter if your bathroom is three or 30 years old, nor whether the starting point is a showstopper or more considered somewhere for a shower stopover. There are numerous ways you can turn your ensuite or family bathroom into an indulging retreat.
How much you want to recreate the real deal will depend on a number of factors, number one being how often you plan on enjoying some "me time". It will also depend on your bathroom budget - but don't let that deter you from creating the luxury space you've always dreamed of. Here are some suggestions to get you started, for those who might spend some spontaneous time in the tub, to those whose downtime means serious business.
One of the first things you'll notice when you enter a day spa is the lighting. Usually soft and low, the way to create this at home is with candles, and plenty of them. Scatter them around the bath edge or vanity, and even a little further away on the floor.
Store them safety when your makeshift day spa is over, so they don't get wet or dusty (hardly reflective of a retreat experience). Music is also key. You could go hardcore and find a panpipe playlist on Spotify, but the beauty of being at home and not an actual spa, is you can choose any relaxing music you prefer.
The products you use will also determine whether it feels like a run-of-the-mill scrub or something more special. Instead of your supermarket-bought staples, try products from brands such as endota spa, which has a range specifically targeted for at-home treatments, including accessories such as diffusers and robes, to really create a day spa feel. For the ultimate spa experience, consider replacing your basic bath with a freestanding egg-shaped design, or installing dimmer switches for your lights.
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