Nail the trend: Five ways to create a spa-inspired bathroom
With National Spa Week running from November 3 – 10, what better time to think about transforming your bathroom into a spa-inspired space? Everyone needs time to relax and unwind and our bathrooms are great places to get away from it all and enjoy some ‘me time,’ far from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
With this in mind, the following blog will look at five ways you can get those luxury spa vibes in the comfort of your own home. So, to find out what we suggest, read to the end of the blog …
Celebrate National Spa Week by bringing a little opulence to your bathroom.
Luxury elements for a relaxing space
1. Freestanding baths
If you enjoy soaking in the bath, then investing in a luxury bathing experience will bring immediate spa style into your home. With deep designs and a range of stunning styles and finishes available, freestanding baths are ideal, as they combine the classic elegance of days gone by with modern aesthetics. Whether you want soft, organic curves with a minimalist look and a bath which sits flush to the floor or prefer the traditional claw and ball feet, there’s a freestanding bath for everyone.
You can also opt for a smaller slipper-style tub if you have a more compact space, so you don’t need a large bathroom to go for this luxury look. For example, the Viktor Benson Elemi Freestanding Slipper Bath has a classic slipper design, with one end raised for enhanced comfort and will fit in snugger spaces. With smooth, clean lines and a gloss white finish, it will instantly elevate your bathroom.
The Viktor Benson Elemi Freestanding Slipper Bath is ideal for smaller bathrooms.
If you have a bit more space, however, and want to add extra opulence with a fancy finish, then there’s everything from matt black and painted baths to choose from, as well as silver and copperleaf finishes. For example, the Cannes Luxury Freestanding Bath in Copperleaf Finish is a sleek double-ended bath with a smooth gloss exterior which will add instant opulence to your interior.
The rich copperleaf finish brings a warmth and depth to the bath, while the subtle veining delivers a textured look, the white lip around the top of the tub creating a nice contrast to this, along with the white interior. Suitable for bathing at both ends, you can pair the Cannes bath with the freestanding tap of your choice for the ultimate elegant, spa-like effect.
The Cannes Luxury Freestanding Bath in Copperleaf Finish has a rich, warm tone and smooth, clean lines.
2. Brushed brass fittings
Keeping with brass, if you want to add little bits of luxury and indulgence to your bathroom with minimal effort, then using brushed brass in fittings and accessories is an easy way to do this. For example, changing your taps and wastes to brushed brass or adding a large brass-framed mirror will create a subtle gilded aesthetic and help to create a more luxury space. You can also get wall-mounted towel rails, shower kits and wet room screens in brushed brass finishes, so there’s plenty of choice if you want to incorporate this tone into your bathroom.
The Eliseo Ricci Vesu Basin Mixer in brushed brass.
The Eliseo Ricci Vesu Basin Mixer has an elegant brushed brass finish and comes in a handy lever-style design, so is easy to use and has a contemporary square shape.
The Eliseo Ricci Curve Floorstanding Bath-shower Mixer in Brushed Brass, meanwhile, will elevate your bathtub with its attractive finish and elegant curved shape. It also comes with a matching extendable handset, for added convenience.
The Eliseo Ricci Curve Floorstanding Bath-shower Mixer in brushed brass.
3. Large-format tiling
When it comes to tiling your bathroom, larger tiles help to create a sense of spaciousness and are therefore great for cultivating a relaxing spa-like atmosphere. The colours you choose will also affect the overall vibe, with more neutral tones ideal for inducing calm. Marble and stone-effect tiling is also good for recreating a spa-inspired space, with greys, creams and similar shades all ideal. A matt finish can also add to the overall aesthetic, as it evokes the look of natural stone and delivers an authentic look.
The Kite Marfil Matt Porcelain Tile is a large rectangular tile with a grey concrete-effect design and modern matt finish. Suitable for using on both walls and floors, this hard-wearing porcelain tile is perfect for humid environments like bathrooms and can be used throughout the space, if you want to create a cohesive, seamless look.
The Kite Marfil Porcelain Tile has a concrete-effect finish.
With a luxury marble-effect aesthetic, meanwhile, the Marmori Carrara Luster Porcelain Rectified Tile is another large-format rectangular tile with a matt finish which will complement a range of décor. Ideal for creating a tranquil, soothing space, the subtle grey veining detail which gives it that marble look is set against a cool white background. The Marmori tiles can also be laid closely together, thanks to their rectified edges, creating a more seamless aesthetic.
The Marmori Carrara Luster Porcelain Rectified Tile has a luxury marble-effect finish.
4. Rainfall shower
Whether you prefer a shower or have both it and a tub in your bathroom, it’s easy to bring some luxury into this area as well, simply by switching out your showerhead. Delivering an immersive showering experience, the rainhead shower produces waterflow reminiscent of gentle rainfall and is therefore perfect for a relaxing spa-inspired shower.
The Eliseo Ricci Exclusiv Round Rigid Riser Shower in Brushed Brass has a circular showerhead with a wide circumference to deliver that fully immersive experience. Together with the luxury brushed brass finish, it has an elegant design and comes with an extendable handset for added convenience.
The Eliseo Ricci Exclusiv Round Rigid Riser Shower in Brushed Brass.
5. Nature-inspired décor
Our fifth suggestion for creating a spa-inspired bathroom is to use nature-inspired décor – think organic curves for furniture, along with neutral tones and botanical elements. If you like to use colour then there are lots of options here too, as pastels and tones like green, blue and grey are all evocative of the outdoors.
Vanity basins with elegant curves are ideal for adding a luxury look – such as the Ravak Uni B Slim Countertop Basin, which has a circular design and a smooth, gloss white finish. Designed to sit on top of your vanity unit, it has a minimalist aesthetic and can be styled with the mixer of your choice.
The Ravak Uni B Slim Counterop Basin has smooth organic curves.
Botanical tiles are another way to bring in that natural vibe and create the sense of being surrounded by nature – perfect for relaxing. The Garden Décor Green Tiles have a large leaf design in pale green set against a white background and are ideal for creating a feature wall in your bathroom. This large rectangular tile also has a matt finish, so has a more natural texture.
Vanity units and furniture in a wood-effect finish will also bring a nature-inspired look to your bathroom and you can choose from a range of tones, including oak-effect as well as grey colour palettes.
For example, the Baltimore Floorstanding Vanity Unit and Basin has a Graphite Oak finish, with graining detail for an authentic timber effect. The two deep drawers also have integrated handles, which add to the organic aesthetic.
The Garden Décor Green Tiles feature a botanical design.
As well as the points mentioned above, adding extra little luxuries such as underfloor heating and plush towels, as well as accessories like bath mats, rugs and even seating, can all help to transform your bathroom into something spa-worthy.
No matter how you want to add those comforting touches to your bathroom, you’ll find everything you need for a makeover at Bathshack. From luxurious bathtubs and rainfall showers to contemporary vanities, heating and tiles, we have styles and colours to suit all tastes. Whether it’s adding a large item like a bath or simply upgrading your basin taps and wastes, spa-like luxury at home is closer than you might think ...
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