There is nothing quite like a long hot bath to relax at the end of the day. Soaking in hot water releases tension in your muscles and the quiet escape can ease the stress from your mind. Every private bathroom should be a peaceful oasis. You can always redesign your bathroom to be more relaxing with just a few thoughtful design changes. A little bit of decoration, new shelves, and soft lighting can help to transform your bathroom into a private steamy retreat from the outside world.
Adults today rarely bathe partly because our bathrooms aren’t designed for a comfortable soak. Tubs are too small and cramped in by walls on three sides. The edge of the bathtub may be too sharp or slippery for comfortable lounging. There may be nowhere to put your drink, and the only lights are brilliant vanity bulbs. A bathroom with steps leading to a comfortable soaking tub will naturally inspire you to take more baths, and to make the most of each bath you take.
DIY Bathroom Decorations for Bath Ambiance
Decorate with Jars of Candles, Oils, and Bath Salts
Make the space around your bathtub beautiful and relaxing. One of the best ways is to decorate with your bath supplies. Bath oils and salts are often lovely in jars and will look perfect next to your scented candles and votives. Some bath candles melt into bath oil you can add to your bath.
Relax Into a Bath Neck Pillow
Change the shape of your tub with inflatable pillows and pads. The right neck pillow or bath insert can transform your bath experience. You can make it both easy and safer to doze off in the warm water.
Set the Lights to Your Favorite Color
Swap out a few bulbs for smart light bulbs and take control of your bathroom color. It’s easy to turn a standard light fixture (but not a specialty-size fixture) into a smart light. Then dim the lights and set them to your favorite color at voice command when it’s time to take a relaxing soak.
Place a Smart Speaker for Relaxing Music
Mount a smart speaker on the wall of your bathroom. You can set it to play you anything from relaxing spa music to news and podcasts, as well as setting your smart lights from the path without lifting a finger.
Bathroom Renovations for the Bath Experience
Install a Soaker Tub
The single biggest bath obstacle for most adults is an enclosed 5-foot tub. That’s just not enough space to soak. If you are taking on a major bathroom renovation, consider installing a soaker tub, maybe even spaced out from the wall so you have room to soak or to sprawl.
Install Shelves or Niches Near Your Bathtub
Baths are so much better when you can set down a drink and tip in bath oils at your leisure. A few extra shelves or an installed bath niche can give you that extra space you need to stretch out and relax.
Design Layered Lighting
Give yourself more than bright vanity lighting or a shadowy overhead light. Layered lighting is ideal in the bathroom to give you both full illumination coverage and relaxing mood lighting options.
Install a Towel Warming Rack for Toasty Warm Towels
Towel warming is a simple yet luxurious bathroom upgrade. These lightly powered towel bars warm your towels while you are in the bath or shower. When you step out, a toasty towel or two await you.
Top-Up With an On-Demand Heater
One powerful bathroom upgrade is an on-demand heater. This is an enclosed set of heating coils that warm water as it passes through the pipes. You can take a long hot shower. For longer bathing, you can top up your hot water without the extra seconds of cold water clearing the tap, or taxing your tank water heater.
A bathroom designed for bathing is helpful for stress, muscle recovery, medical soaking, and private escape. Fill the tub, dim the lights, and enjoy a truly relaxing soak. For more bathroom renovation ideas and a great selection of beautiful decoration pieces, shop with us today.