Statistica.com reports that nearly 20% of Canadians suffer from high blood pressure. Of course, there are many reasons why, but the role played by everyday stresses can’t be discounted. Everyone is busy, and stress can have a significant impact on your health. The fact is you may not even be aware of it.
We may not be able to remove stressors from our daily life outside our homes, but it is possible to create a stress-free room to retreat to after a tough day. Here are 5 design ideas to create a relaxing spa bathroom in your home. Treat yourself to a spa experience at the end of the day and your stress level is bound to decline.
A Soft and Soothing Colour Palette
What do you notice most when you first walk into a room? Most likely your answer will be the ambience. But what creates that ambience? Lighting, yes, but even more than that, colors. As soon as you walk into your spa bathroom, you want to feel the ambience of relaxation with a soft and soothing color palette for the room. Generally, pastel blues, greens, peaches and soft whites will accomplish the feeling you’re looking for.
Nature-inspired color combinations also create a relaxing tone, and allow you to add a splash of color to accent the neutral palette. Tones of grey and white may pair nicely with accessories having some swirls of ocean blue. Or add a seafoam green accent wall.
Wrap yourself in luxury
If you’ve even been to an actual spa, most likely they offered you the use of a set of plush towels and robes. Didn’t it feel luxurious? Why not have that for yourself all the time? With a one-time investment into top quality towels and robes, you have instantly added a touch of indulgence to your spa-like atmosphere.
Plush robes and towels can range wildly in price. For the ultra in softness and comfort in a robe, you may be looking at a few hundred dollars. But there are lots of mid-priced options too, ranging from terry cloth robes to plush hooded spa robes make of terry velour or cotton. For an added touch, you could even monogram your robe with name or initials.
Aromatherapy
Research shows that most of our emotional responses don’t come from what we see and hear. Nearly 75% of our daily emotions are responses to scent. Scent also impact’s our sense of time. Have you ever gone into a department store that was lightly scented with a pleasant aroma? Chances are you spent more time in there than you would have if the store had not been scented. So what if you added some scents to your spa bathroom?
Aromatherapy is known to add to feelings of relaxation. Some typical spa scents include lavender, orange, lemon, neroli, ocean breeze scents and many more. A diffuser will dispense the scent in to the room by releasing a fine mist of essential oil and water into the air. The only downside is once you get into your spa bathroom tub, the scent might transport you to another place and time, and you might end up spending more time in there than you planned!
Add Some Heat
Even on a hot day, you can feel a chill coming out of a warm bath into the air. A bathroom ceiling heat lamp is the perfect way to stay warm while you’re drying off. The extra heat and light provides a layer of comfort and elegance that tells you your spa bathroom experience is not quite over yet. If you’re a little more ambitious, heated towel racks and underfloor heating are also great ways to ensure 100% comfort levels in your spa bathroom. Imagine reaching for a luxurious warm towel to wrap yourself in after a bath or shower.
Depending on what type of towel rack you decide on, it may be best to have an experienced general contractor do the installation, especially if electrical is involved. Have you ever gotten up in the night to visit the bathroom? Chances are you’re barefoot at the time. Imaging walking into the comfort of a heated floor. Underfloor heating is not generally a DIY project, but the extra investment to have it done correctly will be worth it.
Tubs, Showers & Tiles
A wall of new tiles or a new shower stall installation can give your spa bathroom a sleek, modern look. Glass shower installations allow ambient light to shine through, but you can choose a tile shower area if you have room. Another possibility is a steam shower for a truly spa-like experience.
Other popular but relatively simple renovations you can do include a new vanity or track lighting. You’ll have to gauge whether your DIY skills are up to the task, but ultimately, It’s always best to get the help of a professional contractor for bathroom renovations, especially if you will be working with electrical or plumbing.
Are you ready to create your spa bathroom sanctuary? Let us know and we’ll be happy to talk about your project.
