How to Create a Tranquil Home Spa Environment

Spas around the world create environments that mirror the natural world to bring balance and serenity into busy, modern lifestyles. If you want to create something that emulates the same concept at home, your bathroom is an ideal setting for this type of decor. In addition, converting your bathroom into a tranquil spa retreat is not as difficult as it sounds. You can add calm, soothing style to this room by choosing the right colors and adding nature-inspired decor. With just a few tips, you can create the healing peaceful space you've always wanted.

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  Choose tranquil, muted colors for your bathroom walls and decor. Light blues, like aquamarine and greens are popular choices because they have calm, healing effects on people. White is a good accent color because it represents purity, cleanliness and peace. For an earthier balanced environment, choose beige, brown and off-white.

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  Bring nature indoors by decorating with natural elements such as seashells, stone, sea glass and driftwood. To add low-maintenance plants, fill a small glass bowl with river rocks and top it with a unique-looking air plant. Air plants are easy to maintain because they only need a misting with fresh water once a day. They don't require soil to grow so they're a clean way to add plants to a peaceful bathroom retreat.

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  Create a warm environment by adding candles throughout your space. Candles add a strata of light and warmth, so this is a good way to create a tranquil atmosphere. Add soft essential oil scents to further this serene feeling as well as quiet, restful music.

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  Buy big, luxurious towels and bathrobes to add more comfort and grace to your spa retreat. Thick, soft towels will add texture and elegance, as well as placate your desire to be comfortable and warm.

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  Add a water feature to appeal to your visual and auditory senses. Soft, running water will add to the tranquility of your spa retreat.