{"id":24182,"date":"2021-09-18T09:44:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T09:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/?p=24182"},"modified":"2021-11-25T05:31:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T05:31:21","slug":"how-to-turn-your-bathroom-into-a-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-your-bathroom-into-a-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"

COVID19 has really highlighted the importance of emphasizing health and wellness.\u00a0 It\u2019s also highlighted the benefits of having facilities like home gyms and spas.\u00a0 They\u2019re both more convenient and more private.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, they generally work out more economical in the long run.\u00a0 With that in mind, here are some tips on how to turn your bathroom into a home spa from steamshowerstore.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Put together a design and budget<\/h2>\n

You need to start with a clear idea of what your dream home spa will look like.\u00a0 That\u2019s the only way to create a realistic plan to make it happen.\u00a0 If you have the budget, you could do a one-off bathroom refurbishment.\u00a0 This is certainly the way to get quick results.\u00a0 It can, however, be a lot more practical to upgrade your bathroom in stages.<\/p>\n

If you are planning incremental upgrades, it\u2019s vital that you do them with an end plan in mind.\u00a0 That way each stage will ultimately form part of a cohesive whole.\u00a0 If you try just working it out as you go along, you risk ending up with a total hot mess.\u00a0 At a minimum, you can expect parts of your home spa to jar with each other.<\/p>\n

Also, working to a plan can help you maximize your results at each stage.\u00a0 For example, you could start by working on small upgrades that can make a big difference.\u00a0 Then work your way up to any bigger upgrades you have planned.<\/p>\n

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Decide if you have space for a bath<\/h3>\n

The height of luxury is having a whirlpool bath plus a separate hydrotherapy steam shower.\u00a0 This does, however, require a fairly large bathroom.\u00a0 Your next best option is a whirlpool bath with an integrated hydrotherapy steam shower.\u00a0 This gives you the functionality of both appliances but shrinks their footprint.<\/p>\n

Some bathrooms, however, are just too small for a bath.\u00a0 It\u2019s great if you can \u201csteal\u201d a bit of space from somewhere else to make them bigger.\u00a0 In the real world, however, there can be too many demands on space for this to be justified.\u00a0 The good news is that showers have significantly improved over recent years.<\/p>\n

Shower cabins have changed the shower game.\u00a0 Firstly, they eliminate the need for tiling (so no more scrubbing away mold).\u00a0 Secondly, they can include all kinds of health and wellness options.\u00a0 The headline attractions are hydrotherapy and steam (with essential oils if you wish).\u00a0 Other ones include radios, Bluetooth connectivity, and chromotherapy (i.e. colored) lights.<\/p>\n

Honestly, you\u2019re not going to get the benefit of just lying back and drifting off the way you do with a bath, especially a whirlpool bath.\u00a0 On the other hand, you do still get plenty of health and wellness options.\u00a0 You also get much more control over the flow of the water (and its temperature).\u00a0 That means it is now possible for showers to be genuinely relaxing.<\/p>\n

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Pick a color scheme<\/h2>\n

Probably for most people, changing out your appliances is a fairly major step you\u2019ll work towards.\u00a0 Color, however, can be much easier to change.\u00a0 Unless you\u2019re really confident, it\u2019s generally best to stick to neutral-colored appliances.\u00a0 These are investment pieces and neutral colors tend to have the most longevity.<\/p>\n

For the rest of the space, however, you can set your own rules.\u00a0 Sticking mainly to neutrals is the safest option.\u00a0 It can also be the most relaxing.\u00a0 Keep in mind, however, that there is a difference between \u201cneutral\u201d and \u201cwhite\u201d.\u00a0 All-white bathrooms can be quite polarizing.\u00a0 Some people see them as beautifully serene, others see them as looking like hospital bathrooms.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the latter group, you still have plenty of options.\u00a0 If you want to maximize the feeling of space, then try white with a hint of color in it.\u00a0 Alternatively, try a crisp white but add color in other ways.\u00a0 Another possibility would be to embrace the small size of most bathrooms and go for dark colors to make the space feel cozy.<\/p>\n

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Bring in at least one wall mirror<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re aiming to maximize light in your bathroom, then mirrors are an easy and fairly affordable way to do so.\u00a0 Even if you\u2019re not, it\u2019s generally still worthwhile having at least one mirror in your bathroom.\u00a0 Mirrors in a bathroom are like jewelry on an outfit.\u00a0 They might not be necessary but they make everything look put together.<\/p>\n

The key point is to choose the right mirror for your space.\u00a0 Generally, you want to stick with proper bathroom mirrors.\u00a0 These are designed to cope with the heat (and cold) and humidity of bathrooms.\u00a0 They are available in a huge range of styles so there\u2019s sure to be an option to suit your space.<\/p>\n

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Invest in towels, tools, and products<\/h2>\n

Go to any reputable spa and you are guaranteed to find high-quality towels, tools, and products.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll find them attractively presented.\u00a0 Following this example can really help to give your bathroom that home spa vibe even on a tight budget.<\/p>\n

Invest in towels and tools because they are going to last you over the long term.\u00a0 If your budget is tight, however, then do your research on drug-store products.\u00a0 Realistically, they are highly unlikely to be as good as their premium counterparts.\u00a0 Some of them, however, come impressively close for literally a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n

The trick is to repackage basic products to give them a premium look.\u00a0 You can buy all kinds of attractive, reusable containers at very reasonable prices.\u00a0 They don\u2019t even necessarily have to be intended for the bathroom.\u00a0 For example, if you have limited counter space, you could put an attractive cake stand on it to create extra vertical storage.<\/p>\n

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Upgrade your accessories<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re on a tight budget, then start with small accessories and change them out a bit at a time.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to have everything matching.\u00a0 You just need it to be cohesive.\u00a0 It really is worth saving up for premium faucets.\u00a0 On a sink, they can make everyday activities more straightforward.\u00a0 On a bath, they can look spectacular.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re really going for that premium spa look, then consider a waterfall tap.\u00a0 These let you appreciate the beauty of the water as it flows into the basin.\u00a0 If you only have a shower, then you can put one on your regular sink.\u00a0 It is, however, even better if you can put one on a bath.\u00a0 Then watching your bath fill can be almost as enjoyable as soaking in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COVID19 has really highlighted the importance of emphasizing health and wellness.\u00a0 It\u2019s also highlighted the benefits of having facilities like home gyms and spas.\u00a0 They\u2019re both more convenient and more private.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, they generally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[570],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24182"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24182"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25002,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24182\/revisions\/25002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}