How To Create The Ultimate At Home Spa
These days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury spa getaways, but what if you fancy the whole pamper experience in the comfort of your own home? Here we reveal how to transform your bathroom into a luxury sanctuary filled with gorgeous products.
We get it, time is limited. We’re all sinking under admin, juggling the ongoing work life balance. It can feel overwhelming, endless, even. We need a moment of calm, an escape from the mayhem, but suddenly finding a date to make that happen becomes yet another stress. So stop, picture your favourite spa and recreate that in your own bathroom. Make yourself a spathroom, which you’ll be able to return to time and time again without having to diarise the occasion (unless you want to, of course).
Firstly, get rid of the clutter. You’re never going to relax if you’re wading through family detritus. Maybe it’s time to bin the ten-year-old lotions or at least hide them away in the cupboard. For optimum organisation, I love The Home Edit collection at John Lewis. Honestly, the see-through storage and turntables will transform your night time routine into one of joy. Say goodbye to the avalanche of products every time you open the cupboard door. Store items by category and keep the luxe, more beautiful items on display. Opt for marble, glass or wooden jars and trays to store cotton pads, buds and trinkets, just as you’d see in a spa.
Arguably the most important factor in creating a zen space, aside from clutter clearing, is the scent. The relaxing notes of lavender, bergamot and citrus should instantly transport you to a place of calm. Candles are the obvious choice, especially those from actual spas, such as Bamford. However, a diffuser is the next best thing. The Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser, a waterless, portable and re-chargeable essential oil diffuser, is the ultimate in at-home salon style luxury. With the ambience sorted, now is the time to slip into a thick robe and soft squishy slippers, let the bath run warm with rich oils or fragrant bath salts.
Bath caddies are an essential part of zoning out; use one to rest your wine, your book and possibly even a candle. To avoid sodden towels strewn across the floor, have a small stool to hand – also useful if you want a place for a speaker for your most tranquil tunes. While luxuriating, make the most of hard-working or indulgent products. We’re talking face and body masks, tools and gadgets to smooth, lift or tone. Give yourself a facial massage with a rose crystal Gua Sha or try out the wonders of LED therapy with the Solawave.
Finally, don’t forget to add some foliage. There’s nothing like a hint of nature to bring us back to earth. We guarantee that once your bathroom has been transformed, you may never want to leave…
Discover the products to create your at home spa…
Your bathroom should be a sanctuary. Focus on simplicity and really beautiful products, from your bath oils to sumptuously soft towels and robes.
Light candles, shut out the noise, pamper with products from Gisou, Aromatherapy Associates and Cowshed.
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