Setting the Scene for Calm

There is no feeling quite like leaving the spa. Your body and mind are relaxed and you are floating in a state of bliss. Visiting a spa isn’t something we can do every day due to time constraints or other factors, but we can certainly do our best to recreate the feeling in our daily routine.

The space where we pamper ourselves can make or break the zen feeling we crave. Read more below…

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These tips can make all the difference:

• Keep your bathroom space decluttered by clearing any items left on the counter
• Streamline your bathroom products to only the essentials to minimize clutter and decrease cleaning time
• Maximize storage using clear containers under the sink
• Use drawer dividers
• Place baskets on open shelving to store any supplies or backstock
• Invest time in organizing your bathroom space now so your daily routine can be easier and more enjoyable in the future!

 enhance the ambiance

speaking directly to your senses will allow your mind & body to unwind. Lighting, aromatherapy, and soundscapes are the perfect tools to transform your bathroom into your favorite spa. 

My top suggestions for this are:

• Install dimmer switches on all vanity lights, overheads, and hanging fixtures
• Use dimmable bulbs in a variety of color temperatures.
• Warm amber light is great for chandeliers & pendants while overheads can be daylight. Pro tip: install color changing overheads or bulbs that you can control from your smart device!
• Introduce calming scents such as lavender, eucalyptus or ylang-ylang with essential oil diffusers & scented candles.
• Create a spa playlist or use a diffuser that also plays nature sounds

upgrade bathroom accessories & decor

Let your personal taste shine & up the relaxation factor in a major way with these simple tips & product ideas. It’s all in the little details when creating your ultimate escape… even if it’s escaping to the other room while someone else watches your kids. 

Materials, textures, & organic decor all create the magic of your home spa. 

• Add greenery with a plant (faux or real), hang an orchid or some dried eucalyptus in your shower
• Choose a calming color scheme. This will be different for everyone, but my personal favorite is a watery seaside soft palette 
• Select some wood accessories in bamboo or teak such as a bathtub tray, shower stool, or mat to put over a more absorbent one.
• Display natural materials such as crystals, stones, or marble accessories. I love marble obelisks, rose quartz, and aquamarine.
• Learn to roll your towels and display them. Youtube is an easy resource to find a method that works for you. Tip: Don’t choose something that takes you longer than your usual towel fold or you will lose the desire to do this over time. 
• Invest in quality towels, slippers, a comfy bath pillow, memory foam bath mats, and quality personal care products