We all love a little “me time,” don’t we? I am talking about pure self-indulgence, time you spend on yourself, for making you feel better.
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Imagine the scent of lavender and fresh lilies wafting from the vase, brown sugar and vanilla after a nice pedicure, the sound of your favorite music and a warm bathrobe embracing you after a soak from a bath enriched with natural oils and floating spa lights. Sounds out of this world? Well, it’s not! Here’s how you can make this happen in your very own bathroom.
Here are NINE changes you can make that will transform your bathroom:
1. Upgrade your shower head
Switch out your old showerhead for a massaging one to melt away stress. Choose pulsing, rotating, strong, or soft streams of water. It’s instant home water therapy for as low as $20 or less. Plus, replacing outdated showerheads can lower water bills.
Or upgrade by adding multiple showerheads for maximum body coverage and relaxation. You can tap into spa-status relaxation with simple budget-friendly fixes or more luxury splurges.
2. Get spa robes
Why do only hotels carry them? Why can’t we treat ourselves luxuriously at home? Suggested material for a spa robe is terry cotton or cotton velour and terry. The latter has a soft, velvet look on the outside but absorbs like terry from the inside. You can also have your robe monogrammed to get some custom luxury.
3. Steam Saunas and Showers
Warm, moist air has soothing qualities. But forget the crowded gym sauna or steam room. Install one at home for privacy and convenience. Special pre-fabricated steam shower units trap billowing steam and set your stress free.
4. Towel Warmers
These special racks warm towels to ward off chill. They also dry them to keep mold and musty smells away. Most towel warmers should be installed by an electrician. But you can get portable versions that just plug in and…
… those can cost less than $200. Timers make sure towels are heated when you’re ready to relax.
5. Get an ottoman/chair or a laundry hamper that serves as seating
This piece of multitasking furniture serves as a good place to sit down and moisturize in comfort, paint your toe nails, or catch up on the book you have wanted to read, while your bath is filling up.
6. Hang up a full-length mirror
This is a must have for any bathroom, not just for “me time,” but for any day. If you don’t have wall space to install one, a full-length mirror can be hung behind a door.
7. Play some soothing tunes
There are several ways to include music into the setting; the simplest way would be to have an iPod docking system for the bathroom.
8. Simple Fix: Lighting
Low lighting is relaxing. But you need to see to get ready.Try multiple lighting sources. Sconces at head level near your mirror eliminate face shadows. Shower lighting helps you spot grime. Turn them all on or flip the switch on key spots. Other ideas: Experiment with bulb wattage. Or try a dimmer.
9. Candles and Aromatherapy
Lighting candles sets the scene for serenity. And scents are proven to affect mood. Make yours mellow by trying candles, potpourri, or air fresheners in soothing scents. For relaxation try lavender, bergamot, patchouli, ylang-ylang, jasmine, juniper berry, or geranium.
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