You’ll also need some luxurious toiletries, sweet-smelling fragrances and ambient candles. A few indulgent supplies will help to achieve the feeling of a luxurious spa, so find fragrances and toiletries you love. If you don’t like to waste your favorite products on everyday washing, you can save them for occasional use, but make sure they’re easy to access when you want them.
A chair next to the bath or shower is useful for drying your toes, applying body lotion or simply relaxing before or after bathing. It doesn’t have to be a big armchair. If it includes a cushion for added comfort, make sure the room is well ventilated or choose a fabric that’s water-resistant to avoid any dampness.
You can’t beat a bit of greenery in the bathroom. Plants create a cozy feel, provide something lovely to look at and have the added bonus of bringing oxygen into a room. If you want to make your small bathroom look like a spa but don’t have enough floor space, you can hang planters over the bath.
For a natural feel, make sure you bring in plenty of wooden surfaces. The gentle grains in wood look great next to smooth white sinks and tubs and help make a stark bathroom feel more snug.
For ultimate indulgence, why not accessorize your bathroom as you would your bedroom or living room? Turn it into somewhere to relax, rather than a place where you just wash and go.
If you’re designing a new shower enclosure, consider providing a built-in spot where you can sit down — it could be handy if you need to reach your lower legs or feet. It’s also a great place to get dry while still benefiting from the steam created by a hot shower. If a built-in seat is not an option, a freestanding stool can substitute.
In addition to wood, consider introducing other textures to soften the space and make it feel more luxurious. Soothing finishes give the room a lovely calm ambience. Rather than ripping everything out and starting over, ask an interior designer or contractor for advice on adding to or reconfiguring your existing design.
For a luxurious feeling when you emerge from the bath or shower, it’s a good idea to have some soft towels at hand. There are numerous gorgeous, inexpensive designs on the market, so this is a good way to create a spa-like bathroom on a budget. Don’t forget to include a bath sheet that’s large enough to wrap around you fully. Don’t forget to donate your old towels.