5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR BATHROOM FEEL LIKE A SPA

When we designed our PRIMARY BATHROOM I had one theme in mind – SPA! We designed an open layout with neutral colors and natural materials to create a relaxing, spa-like bathroom. In addition to the design and materials, decor plays a huge role in making a space feel like a calming oasis. Today I’m sharing 5 tips to make your bathroom feel like your own private spa!

All of our primary bathroom design details and decor can be found HERE.

HOW TO CREATE A SPA-LIKE BATHROOM

1. AROMATHERAPY

Scents can play a huge role in creating a relaxing environment. My favorite scents to use in our bathroom are Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Tea Tree. They’re all calming scents that will help to create a spa-like atmosphere.

I’ve been using this PURE EUCALYPTUS OIL SHOWERMIST for a few years now, it’s part of my shower routine – I can’t take a shower without it! Simply spray few pumps once the shower is hot and steamy, breath in and enjoy! This shower mist will most definitely make you feel like you’re at the spa. It comes in several different scents – my favorite is TEA TREE-INFUSED PURE EUCALYPTUS.

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I also love diffusing essential oils when I take a bath. I keep my diffuser right next to my tub. My favorite oils for creating a relaxing bath experience are linked below…

This is my go-to essential oil DIFFUSER, I have several of these throughout my home. This particular model lights up and includes a remote control.

2. WHITE TOWELS

Nothing says “spa” like plush, white towels! I always recommend displaying towels as part of your bathroom decor, rather than keeping them in your linen closet. Putting them on display – rolled up in a basket or folded on a shelf or tray – will create a cozy space.

My favorite towels are by COZY EARTH. I use their PREMIUM PLUSH BATH TOWELS in WHITE. Pamper yourself with these plush towels made from 40% Viscose from Bamboo & 60% Cotton. They’re super absorbent and have an extremely soft feel for spa-like comfort. I also love that they feature a machine washable enhanced weave made to last and never pill! You can buy Cozy Earth towels individually or as part of a BUNDLE.

COZY EARTH is one of my favorite home brands. I’ve worked with them for years and truly love all their products. They have the softest and best quality SHEETS and towels that I’ve found to date. Once you purchase from them, you’ll never want to use anything else! SHOP HERE and use code CE-JEN for 40% off your entire Cozy Earth purchase.

Here are the shallow trays I used to display our towels on the bottom shelf of our vanity. They’re 100% walnut and very well made. They come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes.

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We keep this water resistant bench on our shower for hand and face towels – and anything else we want to keep in the shower without getting wet. It’s great quality and a great functional addition to this space.

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3. FUNCTIONAL DECOR

The best decor for your bathroom is functional decor. Think about what you like to use in this space – soap, bath salts, bath bombs, dry brushes, etc – and use these items as decor! Display them on a shelf or in a catchall bowl close to where you’ll use them. I like to keep any additional decor in the bathroom very minimal – I have a hard time relaxing if I’m surrounded with clutter!

One of my favorite things to use in the bath are these EPSOM SALTS. These particular salts are pure Magnesium Sulfate and made in the USA. epsom salt with calming magnesium (to ease stress, improve sleep and boost concentration) and detoxifying sulfates (known to flush out toxins and improve absorption of nutrients.) There are several scents available but I prefer to purchase the fragrance free. You can always use essential oils to fragrance them instead!

A fun way to display your bath salts is in a decorative bowl with a scoop placed by your tub. It’s easy decor that’s also functional. I use these salts in every bath I take!

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4. ROBES

What’s the first thing you do once you arrive at the spa? Slip into a cozy bathrobe! Why not recreate that luxurious spa-like experience at home by hanging a plush, white robe in your bathroom. When we built our home we installed robe hooks inside our shower (they’re built into the tile.) I would highly recommend adding hooks if it works with your shower design. We use them every day for robes and towels.

These robes are 100% soft cotton terrycloth and highly absorbent. They’re unisex and come in 3 sizes. They feature a removable belt, pockets and shawl color.

I keep these robes in our guest room for our overnight guests to use too!

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5. INSTALL A LIGHT DIMMER

If you’re able to install a light dimmer in your bathroom, I would 100% recommend it! I love being able to dim the lights and light a candle for my nighttime baths and showers. A darker room is often more calming and the perfect atmosphere to relax in before bed!

We have dimmers on both our recessed lighting and the pendant above our tub (linked below).

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