Tips for Creating Your Home Spa

When you need an escape from the world around you, there's nothing quite like going to your own home spa and enjoying the peace and tranquillity that waits just beyond the bathroom door. Instead of having to pack a bag and go to your local spa you can simply use that travel time to spend a relaxing session in a whirlpool that is designed with your own personal preferences in mind. Creating your new home spa can provide you with a peaceful retreat from all your worries and cares.

• Your New Bath

You?ll find a myriad of shapes and sizes of whirlpool tubs to accommodate your personal needs. Choose a colour that goes with your decor and be sure that you get the right size so that you?ll have plenty of room to soak in the bubbles. There are roll top models, slipper shapes, and deep baths that help your body to experience buoyancy as you let your cares melt away. The jets in your bath can help to massage the sore muscles or injured areas that need tender loving care. The selection of your bath should be the major decision that you make as you begin to design a home spa that you?ll use quite often.

• Your Personal Touches

How you store your accessories and the items that you need for daily grooming can be an expression of your personality. Use clear jars with bits of burlap for a rustic look, add your own paintings if you're artistic to make the room more personal, and include your favourite fragrances when you light candles or add oils to your bath water. Repurposing some common items from around your home or heirlooms from your family?s estate can also add style to your new bathroom. Keep in mind that this is your personal sanctuary and your likes and preferences should take centre stage in all of the design elements.

• Lighting Features

If you have special items that you want to highlight, use some special lighting effects to illuminate them. Always have lighting around your mirror so that you can see to apply your make-up without having to guess where'shades and tones need to be applied. Dimming the bathroom lights can enhance the ambiance of the entire room for your spa experience; also natural light will be a mood enhancer if you live in an area where you can leave the windows open and free of blinds or curtains.

• Aromatherapy

You've probably noticed that certain scents appeal to you more than others. There are scents for relaxation, to reduce stress, and to energise you during your bath time. It will be fun to experiment with some of your favourite scents in your own home spa. Depending on the time of day or the event that you're preparing to attend, using aromatherapy can set the tone for your evening and create the mood that you need for an enjoyable activity.