Spathrooms Are Trending: Here’s How To Create Your Dream Self-Care Space

Spa-inspired bathrooms are the self-care sanctuaries people are craving in their homes today – here is how to get the look…

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The rise of spa-inspired bathrooms or ‘spathrooms’ is just part of the trend for creating self-care spaces in the home. Creating a wet room or a walk-in shower using beautiful marble or tile finishes will transform the feel of a bathroom. Opt for a timeless palette of beige, stone, oat or pale pink – immediately evocative of calming spa environments. Mood lighting, sleek surfaces and high quality sanitary fittings and hardware are other spa signifiers. Add a touch of luxury via plush bathrobes, posh potions and superior scented candles.

BRING THE OUTDOORS IN 

Incorporating natural stone like terracotta, and Zellige tiling, is one of the easiest tricks to make your bathroom feel like a spa. Soften tiling with rugs. Image; @bakedtileco

WABI SABI AESTHETIC

Use perfectly imperfect natural luxe elements like deeply veined marble and concrete. Image; @sedea_au

PRO SELF-CARE TOOLS

SPA-WORTHY

If you want your bathroom sanctuary to feel luxurious, invest in good quality towels. White cotton towels, The White Company, from €60 a bale, at Kildare Village.

MUTED TONES

Choose a cocooning colour palette and add curves to soften harsh lines: this scalloped marble wall is an inventive and original idea. Image; @smartanson

SOFTENING ELEMENTS