1. Materials matters

Spas are peaceful and relaxing, they allow you to unwind and bring you closer to nature. Using natural materials such as wood and stone throughout your bathroom will help you achieve this effect. Bathroom flooring, counter tops, feature walls and even blinds can be made from wood. This makes a striking contrast when used with marble or sandstone for the bath and basins, adding a luxurious impact to the spa styled bathroom.

2. Colours of nature
Following a natural colour scheme is pleasing to the eye and nourishing to our senses. Earthy colours have a soothing effect and can be introduced through floor and wall finishes. White is also a good colour to use, giving the feel of a continuous flow which can appear to make the room bigger, while giving a relaxing spa effect.

The use of natural light from large windows, skylights and even stacked doors provides an ideal way to carry through the sense of nature. This can be further augmented by combining natural stained tiles to create a consistent flow of the indigenous world.

Other natural elements which can be used include pebbles around a standalone bath or even placing plants suited to the humidity of a bathroom in strategic areas of the room.

3. Opening up space
The vanity is one of the most important elements of the bathroom. Aim to have a floating vanity. Not only is this item one of the latest trends, but it also opens up the space below the vanity, creating a feeling of flow which impacts on the ambience of serenity in the room. Granite and Caesarstone tops complement the vanity, while indulging a natural spa style. Consider using a wooden slab as a countertop to go the extra mile to further bring a natural touch to your room.

 

4.  The defining touch

What’s a spa bathroom without a spa bath? An amalgamation of massage jets, heaters, bubble makers, water pumps all add up to bring a spa bath experience right to the doorstep of your bathroom. Spa bathtubs come in all shapes and sizes: freestanding, drop in and corner baths. The perfect effect for a spa bath would have to be a drop in bath, having the sense of stepping down into a Jacuzzi like “whirlpool”. Complete the bathroom with a frameless shower that has clear glass and spoil yourself with a top of the range shower mixer system.

5.  Accessories
It's the small things in life that make a difference. Scented candles for the romantic evenings, flowers and plants to bring you even closer to nature. Then there are the spa must-haves: a heated towel rail for your fluffy robes and towels; add soft slippers to take your indulgence a step further. To make your spa experience even more magical add bubble bath, body cream, bath salts, a shower puff and most importantly, CHOCOLATE.

Happy relaxing!