This post shows you how to create a relaxing bathroom
Your bathroom is more than just a space for getting ready or taking care of your hygiene, it’s a chance to create a peaceful place to unwind.
When you design your bathroom, you’re adding pieces to your space that will help you relax and recharge. With the right touches, you can turn your bathroom into your own little spa where you can escape the stress of daily life. In this article, I will be going over 7 ways you can create a relaxing bathroom you’ll never want to leave!
1. Choose Calming Colors
The colors in your bathroom set the tone for the space! To create a more relaxing bathroom, always go for soft and calming tones. Nature shades like muted greens, soft blues, and warm neutrals are calming and relaxing to the eye.
- Soft Greens: Soothing, relaxing, green, represents growth, stability, and the color of nature.
- Light Blues: Calming and reduces stress, gives a peaceful vibe
- Neutral Tones: Earthy tones like warm beige, taupe, and soft grays are calming too and can help you feel more grounded.
2. Include Natural Pieces
When you add natural elements to your bathroom you’ll be creating a peaceful and calming feeling. Think about using wood, stone, and plants to make your space feel more organic and grounded.
- Wood: Use wood touches like shelving or a vanity that will warm up your space. I personally like bamboo because it’s a bathroom friendly wood.
- Stone: Natural stone tiles like marble or slate give your bathroom a spa type of vibe and can help make it feel more luxurious
- Plants: You can add low maintenance plants, like ferns or succulents. These kinds of plants love humid environments, and they improve air quality-which you might need in a bathroom.
3. Maximize Your Lighting
We all know that lighting sets the mood in any room, and that includes your bathroom! For a relaxing design, you don’t want to use a bright and harsh light, but instead use softer ambient light that’s easier on the eyes.
- Ambient Lighting: Use soft, overhead lighting to create that gentle glow.
- Accent Lighting: Use Candles or soft LED lights for a cozy feel, perfect for relaxing baths or for your nightly routine.
You can use switches to dim and adjust your bathroom’s lighting based on the time of day or your mood. And if possible, let in natural light during the day to add some freshness.
4. Create a Relaxing Shower or Bath Experience
Whether you like to soak for a long time in the bathtub or take a refreshing shower, your bathroom should be a place of relaxation. Here’s how you can recreate that:
- Free Standing Bathtub: If you have the space, a deep, freestanding bathtub creates a luxurious spa vibe. You can add bath salts, essential oils, or even a bath tray with candles to make your experience more enjoyable. (now I want to take a bath!)
- Rainfall Shower head: If you’re a shower person, then this is your go-to thing, a rainfall shower head is soothing and gentle to the body. This will make your shower feel like a mini escape; highly recommended!
- Steam Feature: You can add steam shower option to turn your bathroom into your own personal spa, steam helps to relieve stress and improve circulation.
5. Organize with Storage
Remember, a clutter free bathroom is a relaxing bathroom! Store unnecessary things away to keep a peaceful, relaxing bathroom. Here are some storage ideas to help keep your bathroom clean:
- Shelves: Floating shelves or open cabinets are great for placing things like towels, plants, or decor while also keeping your essentials within reach.
- Storage Baskets: Neutral colored baskets can be used to store your toiletries, bath products, and other small items. You can also go for natural materials in wicker or linen for a more calming and soothing ambiance.
- Cabinets: Sleek cabinets can help conceal clutter and keep the spaceclean, especially if you go for a minimalist look.
6. Perfume Your Space
Choosing the right perfume will make you not want to leave your bathroom! Find scents that instantly make you feel at peace, like the fresh, floral notes of lavender or the sweetness of chamomile:
- Essential Oils: Use a diffuser and a couple drops of essential oils like lavender or chamomile to fill your bathroom air with a relaxing smell.
- Candles: Candles work wonders but just make sure they’re natural. No one wants to inhale those toxic fumes coming from artificial wax!
- Aroma Bath Products: When it comes to bath products, Why not indulge yourself with some luxurious oils, salts, or soaps for your bath time? coming from them will turn your bathroom into a mini spa, making you feel pampered every time you step inside
7. Change it up
Why not add a few personal touches to make your bathroom feel more special? Try out these options:
- Plush Towels: Buy high quality, plush towels that feel like silk on your skin.
- Soft Rugs: Place a soft bath mat or a rug to warm up your feet after taking a shower or a bath.
- Decorative Pieces: A cute and simple decorative mirror, a piece of art, or even a plant can add character and make your bathroom feel more like you.
Creating a relaxing bathroom doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple changes like soothing colors, natural accents, soft lighting, and your favorite scent can transform your space into a cozy escape. Add in some smart organization, and you’ve got a bathroom that’s as relaxing as it is functional. With just a little thought and effort, your bathroom will become the perfect place to unwind and recharge, body and mind.
