Seven Luxurious Features to Transform Your Bath into a Spa

Is your bathroom ready for a makeover? A few key upgrades can transform your bath into a soothing spa-like retreat. If you’re ready to enhance the functionality of your bath and create a sophisticated, design-forward experience, read on for ideas to turn an ordinary bath into a peaceful, Zen-like experience. 

• Freestanding Tub

A freestanding soaking tub can serve as the centerpiece of a spa-like bath. Its design allows for a more luxurious soak, providing immersive comfort and an escape from daily stress. Because they stand alone, these tubs can be placed more creatively, such as next to a window or under a shower head. Freestanding tubs are often paired with floor-mounted or wall-mounted taps and are available in designs like clawfoot or pedestal. Material options include lightweight acrylic, beautiful cast iron, stone resin, and copper – for a vintage, rustic aesthetic and an excellent heat retention solution.

• Rainfall Showerhead

A rainfall showerhead provides a gentle, relaxing flow of water that mimics a natural rain shower. These showerheads are usually larger than standard fixtures, ranging from 8 to 16 inches. They feature multiple nozzles spread across the head to distribute water evenly in a gentle, rain-like flow. Many models come with adjustable settings to modify water pressure or can adjust to traditional spray patterns that include changeable LED lighting. They can even sync with water temperature for added ambiance.

• Heated Toilet Seat

This small upgrade adds to the comfort of a spa-inspired bath. A heated toilet seat offers warmth and comfort, especially in colder climates or during winter months. Most models use minimal electricity and often have an energy-saving mode or automatic shut-off feature to conserve power. Many high-end heated toilet seats include built-in LED night lights to make nighttime visits more convenient. Some heated toilet seats are part of a full bidet system, offering features like warm water sprays, air drying, deodorizers, sanitization, and self-cleaning nozzles.

• Radiant Floor Heating

Bathrooms often feel chilly due to tile floors, windows, and north-facing placement within your home. On a cold day, stepping out of your warm shower or bath onto an icy floor is disconcerting. Investing in radiant floor heating adds a level of comfort and luxury.

• Layered Lighting

Having control over your bathroom lights’ warmth and brightness is a little luxury that makes a big impact. Layered lighting choices in a bathroom create a space versatile enough for getting ready with bright lights and dimmed lights for a soothing, spa-like self-care routine. As you map out your bathroom’s lighting scheme, include mood and task lighting alongside standard ambient light.

• Heated Towel Rack

A heated towel rack keeps towels and bathrobes warm and inviting, making stepping out of the shower a pleasurable experience even during winter. These towel warmers, or hydronic devices, also reduce mold and mildew. They can be wall-mounted, freestanding, or portable. Options range from simple, minimalist designs to more elaborate models with timers and temperature controls.

• Aromatherapy Diffuser

An aromatherapy diffuser disperses essential oils into the air, allowing the fragrance to fill your room and provide therapeutic benefits. Aromatherapy is often used to reduce stress and improve sleep with calming scents like lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile; purify the air with essential oils that may have antibacterial, antiviral, or antifungal properties; and enhance the mood with fragrances like citrus or peppermint, which can boost energy and improve focus.

If you’re ready to transform your bathroom into a spa, contact the Interior Designers at Striking Remodels by Bell. Specialists in age-in-place modifications, our designers can assist with practical, luxurious, and comforting bathroom designs. Offering design only, design plus materials, or design plus construction options to suit your needs. Striking Remodels by Bell has been transforming spaces since the 1950’s.