Imagine feeling like you’ve stepped into a 5-star luxury spa bathroom everyday. Sounds amazing, right? Well you don’t have to only experience this feeling on vacation, you can have it right in the comfort of your home. It doesn’t matter if you’re a homeowner or apartment-living, everyone deserves a taste of elegance.
Standard bathroom designs are typical, and often boring. While they may meet your needs (and we won’t go into detail), an added touch might be missing. Think things like towel warmers, candles, and eucalyptus – they envoke a certain feel – and that’s what you deserve.
As you read, picture yourself adding some of our ideas to your bedroom. How would it feel to have a spa-like bathroom design? What simple changes can you make now, and what would you like to plan for in the future?
We’ll show you several possibilities, so sit back, relax, and picture what it will feel like to have a spa right at home.
Create The Ambiance
It’s all about the vibe. Certain touches set the tone for whether your bathroom feels basic or luxurious. So, start by focusing on the senses:
• Lighting: Harsh lighting is the opposite of relaxing. Swap for dimmable vanity lights and warm LED tones.
• Aromatherapy: Use essential oils, candles, and reed diffusers with calming scents like lavender or eucalyptus.
• Sound Therapy: Install a Bluetooth speaker to play soft music or nature sounds.
• Color Palette: Stick to neutral tones that feel serene (like soft beige or sea foam green).
Update Your Bathtub
Nothing says “spa” like taking a long, luxurious soak in your bathtub after a stressful day. You can either completely upgrade, or if you’re living in an apartment, add a few touches.
• Freestanding Tubs: Just the look of these alone scream elgance. If you’re looking for a change, these bathtubs make the perfect bold statement.
• Jetted Tubs: Jetted bathtubs are great at providing hydrotherapy benefits and give you mini a jacuzzi-spa at home. Options range from purchasing a jetted tub to buying portable spa attachments that fit onto your existing bathtub.
• Bath Tray: Adding a wooden bath tray is a cost-effective way to treat yourself to a luxurious bathtub experience. All you need is a few candles, a book, and maybe your favorite bubble bath or bath bomb.
Spa-Worthy Showers
Indulgence doesn’t stop at baths. If you love a good shower, then we’ve got a few ways to enhance your experience.
• Eucalyptus: Hanging eucalpytus in your shower is an affordable way to create a spa feel, with a calming eucalyptus scent that invigorates the senses.
• Steam Showers: Feel like splurging? A steam shower is perfect for detox and relaxation, and you can even go cost-friendly by installing a generator.
• Frameless Glass Enclosures: This is a shower design style that creates an open, airy feel that displays shower tiling. It’s great for smaller bathrooms.
Luxury Lighting
Your vanity light is the centerpiece of your bathroom, it illuminates the space and offers the perfect backdrop that either wakes up the space or sparks calm.
• Backlit Mirrors: Add a spa-like glow and enhance functionality.
• Layered Lighting: Combine lighting for grooming with ambient lighting for relaxation.
• Dimmers: These allow you to adjust light levels depending on how much light you prefer.
Floor Fabulous
With the right flooring, you can elevate the entire mood of your bathroom. From the way the flooring feels to how it looks, here are a few updates to consider:
• Heated Floors: Because who wouldn’t love warm tiles on a chilly morning?
• Natural Stone or Wood-Look Tiles: Bring organic warmth to the space.
• Cork or Bamboo: Moisture-resistant, soft and offer great durability.
Decetant Decor
Indulge in decor that softly whispers “living in the lap” of luxury. And you don’t have to make big changes here – consider this a great option for apartment dwellers that can’t make huge changes to their home design.
• Plush Towels & Robes: Treat yourself to high-quality fabrics for ultimate comfort.
• Minimalist Décor: Keep accessories simple and elegant.
• Smart Tech: Voice-controlled lighting, temperature settings, and even smart mirrors can elevate your experience.
• Towel-warmer: This practical design element can not only enhance the look of your bathroom, it also offer warm towels right after a bath or shower.
Natural Lighting Love
Natural light is a game-changer. Bright, airy spaces often feel more open and relaxing (plus, sunlight offers the added boost of increasing mood and energy).
• Skylights & Larger Windows: If your bathroom layout allows, install skylights or enlarge windows to flood the space with daylight.
• Privacy Solutions: Use frosted glass, smart glass, or sheer curtains to maintain privacy.
• Nature Connection: Position your bathtub or shower to face a scenic view. Even a small indoor plant wall can mimic the feeling of being outdoors. If structural changes aren’t possible, use mirrors strategically to reflect natural light and make the room feel bigger.
Feature a Relaxation Zone
Your bathroom should feel like one of your dedicated spaces to unwind, but if you don’t want the whole vibe to feel super zen’d out, you can focus on one corner or section.
• Seating Area: Add a cushioned bench or a small lounge chair in a corner of your bathroom for a spot to sip tea, read, or simply relax.
• Side Table & Accessories: Include a small table for candles, books, or a tray of spa essentials.
• Wellness Touches: Consider adding a Himalayan salt lamp for calming light or a mini water fountain on your vanity.
High-End Fixtures
Don’t ignore the small details. The right finishes can add a special touch to your bathroom that does more, with less.
• Premium Materials: Upgrade faucets and showerheads to brushed gold, matte black, or polished nickel for a sophisticated look.
• Smart Features: Touchless faucets, digital shower controls, and heated towel racks add convenience and comfort. Small upgrades like swapping out a standard faucet for a waterfall design can dramatically elevate the spa vibe without a full remodel.
• Designer Hardware: Match drawer pulls and handles with your fixture finish.
You deserve a bathroom that’s both functional and luxurious. More than just a place to get ready, this is where you can create a space that nurtures your well-being and reflects your personal style.
Creating the spa-like bathroom of your dreams is all about blending ambiance, comfort, and thoughtful design. Start small with affordable touches like aromatherapy candles or fresh eucalyptus, or go big with upgrades like a steam shower and heated floors. Every choice brings you closer to a space that feels truly restorative.
Get ready to turn your bathroom into the mini getaway you deserve (without ever leaving home).
