Spa-style bathroom furniture - how to create a relaxing atmosphere?

Contemporary bathroom designs delight the eye with beautiful, natural colors, attention to detail, and functionality. Just like living rooms and bedrooms, they are designed to create a relaxing atmosphere, promote rest, and soothe the senses. In this article, we'll suggest how to create a home spa in a small space. What materials should you choose? Where to find the perfect furniture? What to keep in mind when designing this type of space? You'll find answers to all your questions below. We encourage you to read on!

Home spa - what does it mean in the bathroom interior?

Lack of time, a stressful life, and a multitude of home and work responsibilities mean that we need moments of peace and quiet much more often. We then seek a space where we can be alone, undisturbed. Nowadays, the spa-style bathroom has taken over this role. It's an excellent alternative to spas. You can enjoy its benefits at any time, completely free of charge, and without time limits. However, for this interior to fulfill its purpose, you must prepare a design and choose the right furniture and accessories.

The idea of the bathroom as a comfort and relaxation zone, not just a place for hygiene

A relaxing bathroom is a place where you can find respite after a long day. A refreshing shower, a long bath with soothing music, or even aromatherapy with essential oils effectively reduce stress and tension accumulated in the body. You can create optimal conditions for relaxation by choosing fittings that match the room's specific needs, functional furniture, and accessories such as scented candles. Importantly, you can create a bathroom spa zone even in a small space. At Furnitop.co.uk, you'll find a range of inspiration, practical tips, and specific suggestions for your home.

What should be included in a spa bathroom?

First, choose the finishing materials. Tiles, stoneware, natural stone, sintered quartz, and natural wood treated against moisture are ideal. You can opt for perfectly smooth surfaces in neutral colors or opt for a stylish theme – botanical patterns, exotic plants, or tropical designs on the walls and textiles. In a spa bathroom, solutions that nod to nature are welcome. Excessive colorful accessories, flashy patterns, and plastics, which disrupt the harmony of the interior, are generally avoided.

Accessories made from teak, bamboo, rattan, wicker, seagrass, jute, linen, or cotton are essential elements of the décor. You can create your dream home spa inspired by boho, Japandi, Scandi, and urban jungle trends. Minimalist interior design, which aligns with an eco-friendly aesthetic, will fit in perfectly.

Bathroom furniture is an essential element of any bathroom. It shouldn't take up too much space or block passageways. Order promotes relaxation, so it's ideal if cabinets are as fully enclosed as possible. This means that cosmetics, cleaning products, and other items are kept out of sight, but behind closed doors. If you're short on storage space, you can utilize open shelves, where you can place elegant containers or baskets.

One of the options available from Furnitop.co.uk is the white LIPSI LED bathroom set, which fits most modern interiors. It includes two wall-mounted cabinets, a vanity unit, and a round mirror with energy-saving LED lighting. The light-colored furniture adds a touch of lightness to the interior without overwhelming it, and also facilitates cleaning and storage.

How to arrange a small bathroom in a spa style?

You can create a stylish spa space regardless of the size. Even a very small, cramped, or narrow bathroom can still achieve a relaxing atmosphere. To achieve this, it's worth following a few rules:

• choose light colors (white, beige, gray), which you can break with stronger accents (black, gold, dark green, navy blue);
• give up excess accessories that burden the space;
• choose spacious furniture, but not too deep;
• all cosmetics, personal hygiene products, toothbrushes and other items put away in cupboards;
• take care of the details: let all textiles, towels, rugs, correspond to the style and colors of the room;
• use appropriate lighting: in addition to the main light source, complement the arrangement with spot LEDs, e.g. near the mirror, cabinet or bathtub;
• introduce furniture in a warm shade of wood; the TIPO MINI set will work perfectly here, i.e. a washbasin cabinet, a practical column with an additional drawer and a rectangular mirror with a shelf; the whole thing is suspended, so it will add lightness to a small room.

TIPO MINI bathroom, artisan oak

What bathroom furniture suits the spa style?

Primarily, these are elegant bathroom furniture pieces in wood, harmonizing with other natural materials. Cabinets and chests of drawers in oak, beech, pine, and wenge are ideal for interiors designed to promote relaxation. The NEPPA LONG LED mirror set is an example. Black frames are paired with artisan oak fronts. This collection complements elegant urban jungle, Scandinavian, or soft loft styles. The 180 cm tall cabinet accommodates essential accessories, while functional lighting by the mirror creates a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere during an evening spa retreat.

Practical accessories will also come in handy, such as a bamboo towel rack, a retractable bathtub shelf for a book, or even a stylish wooden or rattan chair. Don't forget a practical coat rack that can be mounted to the wall, cabinet, or bathroom door. You can hang towels and bathrobes on it.

Bathroom furniture with mirror NEPPA LONG LED black / artisan oak laminate

Natural materials and colors - the foundation of spa style

It's long been known that earthy tones, those naturally occurring in nature, have a soothing effect on the psyche, improve well-being, and provide peace and comfort. A natural bathroom thrives in shades of white, beige, green, gray, and brown. A linen window blind, bamboo body care accessories, a stone countertop, and a sintered quartz sink – these are just some of the interior design solutions that will enhance the room's décor while ensuring maximum comfort.

White will visually open up the space, while dark accents (such as a black washbasin faucet, furniture handles, and ceiling lamp) will add character to the design. The HILL collection combines the natural shade of golden oak with black metal frames. The entire collection is made of durable, damage-resistant laminated furniture board. The set also includes a washbasin and a mirror. The metal legs will fit perfectly into minimalist and loft-inspired décor.

It's also worth using mirror motifs in other parts of the bathroom – on doors, in alcoves, and on cabinets. This way, you can visually enlarge a small room, enhance its proportions, and give the bathroom an interesting look.

Spa-Style Storage - Tidiness is the Key to Relaxation

How to design a spa bathroom? First, choose furniture that will accommodate all essential items behind its fronts. The less visible, the better. Clever storage options can be helpful, such as a wall recess with doors and additional shelves. Containers, organizers, and baskets for small items will also be useful.

How do lighting and details affect the spa atmosphere?

Spa-style interiors are characterized by a cozy atmosphere, orderliness, and a subtle aesthetic that reflects pro-ecological trends. A comfortable atmosphere can be created by an appropriate lighting system. Multiple light sources are ideal here, including functional LEDs, LED strips, and wall sconces.

Elegant spa bathroom furniture That's one thing, but choosing fittings that match the room, such as sink, bathtub, and shower faucets, is equally important. It's worth paying attention to the details: if possible, integrate household appliances (washing machine, dryer), and create a laundry area so that a pile of dirty clothes doesn't interrupt your relaxation at home spa. Scented candles, bath accessories, and green plants are the perfect additions to the décor. The latter will enliven the space, creating a healthy microclimate.

The most common mistakes when designing a spa-style bathroom

One of the most common mistakes is a lack of aesthetic cohesion, meaning combining too many colors, patterns, and visually incompatible elements in a single arrangement. However, when designing a home spa, we should avoid an overwhelming effect caused by an excess of colorful objects, patterned wall coverings, or cleaning products left in plain sight.

Are you designing an elegant bathroom? These design elements may be distracting from your relaxation:

• ubiquitous cosmetics placed on shelves, on the bathtub, in the shower
• no laundry basket or storage space
• too exposed household appliances
• inappropriate lighting (use light with a pleasant, warm color).

What furniture is best for a small bathroom?

The best option for a small spa bathroom is light-colored furniture, including wall-hung models that make it easier to keep the floor clean. One of our store's offerings is the ASTO collection, which includes white cabinets with striking milling on the fronts. The set includes a round mirror in a minimalist frame. Interesting design goes hand in hand with functionality.

At Furnitop.co.uk, you'll find stylish bathroom furniture for both modern and natural bathrooms, allowing you to create a wonderful spa space in the comfort of your home. We encourage you to explore our full range!