Transform your bathroom into a calming, restful spot by borrowing some spa-style elements. Here are 5 simple ways:
1. Use vertical space effectively
Most bathrooms are small. So, you need to take advantage of vertical space. One way is to add tiny shelves. Then add decorative elements that deliver a spa feel: rolled hand towels, a small bowl of handmade soaps, flowering plants in single pots.
Tip: If your bathroom is low on light, boost light levels by adding a battery-powered LED light on the shelf with or above your houseplants.
2. Add live plants
Add living plants to vanities, windowsills, and tub surrounds. Easy-care plants add natural beauty in a bathroom. According to the editors at thespruce.com, plants are a quick way to get the spa vibe. “Plants have a unique way of making a room feel more inviting and sophisticated, and the bathroom is no exception. Consider incorporating a few easy-to-care-succulents for a low-maintenance high-style solution.” Read more about trendy bathroom plants.
3. Display elements collected from nature
A small shelf in a bathroom is a great spot to display a collection of natural objects, such as a stack of stones or a bowl of shells collected from your last beach vacation. Organic elements collected from nature are free (collect them on hikes!) and they add simple natural style.
4. Add a shower companion
Plants are ideal shower stall buddies, according to editors of Architectural Digest. In a recent article, they recommended these plants for bathroom shower spaces: Monstera deliciosa, pothos, Philodendron hederaceum, asparagus ferns, staghorn ferns, wax plants, and air plants. For a flowering option, choose a moth orchid.
5. Infuse scent
You know how spas always smell so herbal and relaxing? Harness the scents of herbs and spices for your aromatherapy picker-upper for your bathroom. Candles, herbal sachets, and soaps add luxurious scent. Consider calming lavender or lemon verbena. Or stimulate your senses with rosemary or patchouli.
Written by Karen Weir-Jimerson
