Pampering yourself every once in a while will help you reduce stress and enhance your general well-being. Although you can go to a spa for a treatment, you should consider creating your own oasis for relaxation. With plenty of creative and simple ideas, you can have a relaxing and luxurious spa experience at home. Not only will this be more budget-friendly, but you’ll also feel more comfortable and relaxed in the familiar environment.
Pick a designated spa area
You need to pick an appropriate room for your home spa in order to recreate the experience. If you don’t choose the right area, you won’t be able to relax and it just won’t feel like a spa. Typically, the bathroom is the most common option because it has actually become the centre for relaxation in modern homes. Your bedroom is another possible choice because it’s cosy and relaxing. You can do some treatments in the bathroom and then move to the bedroom as long as you feel completely relaxed there.
Prep the home spa
After choosing the room, you should prepare it for your relaxing day. You should eliminate clutter to avoid feeling cramped and do some basic maintenance. Make sure to clean your bathtub thoroughly to fresh it up a bit. You should also add luxurious towels, as well as a soft bathrobe and slippers. In addition, make sure that you have all the supplies, such as bath salts and creamy soaps. As for your bedroom, make sure to remove all the electronic devices – no phones allowed in your home spa.
Play relaxing music
Some relaxing tunes playing in the background will truly add to the general atmosphere. Make sure to create a longer playlist that will last for your entire spa experience. While you can choose some of your favourite songs, it’s better to pick music specifically meant for relaxation, like meditation music. Slower songs that feature piano or string instruments are among the most relaxing ones. You can find great playlists on YouTube that last for hours.
Create a soothing ambiance
Playing calming music is just one way to create an atmosphere of relaxation. First, your home spa should be open and airy, so you should get the best air purifier there is to purify your indoor air. After all, in order to detox your body, you need to detox your room first. Afterwards, you can add lovely scented candles or incense sticks to add soothing aromas to your home spa. Scents like lavender, rose, chamomile and sandalwood are simply perfect for relaxation. In addition, candles will help you create an intimate and cosy atmosphere with their soft, flickering glow.
Houseplants are an essential element of every spa, so don’t forget to add them to your own peaceful haven. Not only will they create a spa-like environment, but they will also make your space more enjoyable and bring in the soothing natural energy.
Treat your face
Once you’ve got everything ready, you can start with your spa treatments. You can get some face masks to revitalise your skin and give it a natural glow. You can put a mask on your entire face or just around your eyes. You can even find a lovely mask for your lips that will help you reduce the fine lines and give them a stunning youthful look.
Soak in
A relaxing bath is simply a must when it comes to spa relaxation. Fill in your tub, find a perfect temperature, pour in some lovely bath salts and soak in. There’s no better way to wash away all of your worries. Make sure to have a glass of water nearby to stay hydrated. You can even make a snack beforehand – chocolate-dipped strawberries are perfect for indulging yourself.
Creating a spa experience at home has never been easier – just set the scene and prepare the spa treatments and your relaxation day can begin.
WRITTEN BY: LANA HAWKINS
Lana Hawkins is an architecture student and the editor-in-chief on Smooth Decorator. She enjoys writing about interior decoration and landscaping. Lana is interested in sustainability and green building, and that’s where she gets most of her inspiration from.