Everyone loves a spa
day, especially the lovely relaxed feeling you get as all your stresses drift
away. Unfortunately it would be financially impossible to visit a spa every
week (unless you are a celebrity or billionaire!). It would therefore be fantastic
if you could recreate the spa experience within your own home. You wouldn’t
have the benefit of the specially trained therapists, but it is possible to
create a “spa-like” environment in your bathroom.
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The following tips
will help you achieve the “I’ve just returned from the spa” glow!
Underfloor heating
Have you noticed how
the floor is never chilly when you’re at a spa? This is because of the under
floor heating. It means walking around in bare feet is wonderfully comforting.
You can achieve this effect at home in your bathroom by installing electric
underfloor heating. The warmth heats your room by gently rising from the floor. It is also
a cost effective form of heating.
Whirlpool bath
The gentle massage
from the jets of water in a whirlpool bath are a lovely way of leaving the stresses
of the day behind you. You can adjust the strength of the jets so that as well
as relaxing, it can be beneficial to tired aching muscles by the massage
action. A few scented candles around the bath will help to really achieve the
spa effect.
If installing a new
whirlpool bath is a little out of your budget at present, you could consider
purchasing a whirlpool bath mat that creates a similar effect. They are readily
available from outlets such as amazon.
Luxurious towels
There is nothing as
comforting as wrapping yourself in a warm, thick, luxurious towel after
relaxing in the bath. A mismatched, faded towel doesn’t have the same effect.
Purchase some towels that are just for when you’re creating a home spa
experience, they will certainly add to the effect. Don’t forget the bath robe
and slippers!
Music
Invest in a safe way
of playing relaxing music in your bathroom ie not plugged into an electric
socket! Choose music that is designed to relax and rejuvenate. Save your more
upbeat dance tunes for a Friday night, when you are getting ready to party!
Aromatherapy
When you go to a spa
there is the opportunity to have different treatments in order to evoke
different effects on your body. A lot of these treatments use aromatherapy from
essential oils. Each essential oil has a powerful effect on the body and has
different properties. For example lavender is perfect for relaxing and inducing sleep whereas lemon is
energising. Incorporate essential oils into your spa experience via bath
preparations, candles and massage oils. Remember that essential oils are
powerful, so take advice on how to dilute or buy ready diluted products.
There are many other
ways of turning your bathroom into a spa. If you are undertaking a complete
bathroom renovation you could choose tiles that recreate the experience even
more authentically. A heated towel rail would also be a nice addition.
