Nine easy steps to turn your bathroom into a spa retreat
By
Yamini Mudaliar, Networx
We all love a little "me time," don't we? I am talking about pure self-indulgence, time you spend on yourself, for making you feel better.
Imagine the scent of lavender and fresh lilies wafting from the vase, brown sugar and vanilla after a nice pedicure, the sound of your favorite music and a warm bathrobe embracing you after a soak from a bath enriched with natural oils and floating spa lights. Sounds out of this world? I'll show you make this happen at your home, in your very own bathroom.
Here are a few changes you can make that will encourage you to have more "me time":
1. Install a rain shower head
If you prefer a shower to the tub, then this is a good option. Unlike the usual shower, which shoots water at an angle, this shower takes advantage of gravity by throwing water at 90 degrees, as if you were standing in the rain, The only difference is, that the water temperature can be adjusted to suit individual needs. These shower heads are now available with the WaterSense certification, EPA Partnership. It's an inexpensive addition that will upgrade your shower to a spa!
2. Get spa robes
Why do only hotels carry them? Why can't we treat ourselves luxuriously at home? Suggested material for a spa robe is terry cotton or cotton velour and terry. The latter has a soft, velvet look on the outside but absorbs like terry from the inside. You can also have your robe monogrammed to get some custom luxury.
2. Use a spa robe rack or hanger
Put them at a place easily accessible from the tub or the shower and don't use them to hang your towels. Buy a finish to match your decor.
3. Add heated towel racks
A great addition that is affordable and stylish, heated racks solve the problems of damp, smelly towels as well as guaranteeing you the feeling of royalty when you get out of the shower.
4. Get an ottoman/chair or a laundry hamper that serves as seating
This piece of multitasking furniture serves as a good place to sit down and moisturize in comfort, paint your toe nails, or catch up on the book you have wanted to read, while your bath is filling up.
5. Hang up a full-length mirror
This is a must have for any bathroom, not just for "me time," but for any day. If you don't have wall space to install one, a full-length mirror can be hung behind a door.
6. Play some soothing tunes
There are several ways to include music into the setting; the simplest way would be to have an iPod docking system for the bathroom.
7. Stock a magazine rack
The best place to catch up on anything, from latest trends and gossip to what happened in the other side of the world. Stack them here.
8. Light a few floating spa lights
Floating bath lights are a great thing to have in any bathroom. They are waterproof and come in color-changing hues that will light up your spirits.
9. Take a trip to the local farmer's market
When it's time to schedule some "me time," I would suggest a trip to the local farmer's market.
What you can get there:
Freshly cut flowers that will brighten your mood.
Fresh fruits and veggies: Make yourself a nice fruit drink and use the rest for a facial.
Locally made beeswax candles.
Organic salts for the bath.
Enjoy, and best wishes for a more relaxing bathroom!
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