Home Interior Designs and Spa Bathroom
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Home interior designs and spa bathroom renovations can increase the resale value of your home.
Top Five Reasons: Home Spa
Homeowners are choosing to add luxury previously only found in expensive resorts and exotic retreats to their homes. Not only does this kind of upgrading add value to your home, it also gives you these conveniences in your own home. This same kind of home investment trend occurred in the late 1980s when homeowners brought gyms into their homes.
Recapture an Expense
- You can transform what is currently an expense into an investment that can bring you a financial gain.
Convenience
- You can use your home spa every night after work without needing an appointment or having to pay a fee.
Health Benefits
- Stress is one of the biggest factors in disease and aging. Frequent use of a spa helps relieve daily stresses and improves health.
State of the Art
- No more searching for the newest spa treatments. You can have the latest spa technology at your fingertips and on-demand.
Home Interior Designs and Spa Bathroom
Now that you've decided that the addition of a spa is a wise investment, you need to decide on the style and design of your spa. The first thing you need to do is assess the interior of your home. Your spa needs to look as though it belongs in your home and wasn't something that was added later. The continuity of your interior design will make your spa look as though it was always a part of your home. You may decide to take advantage of this remodeling project and revamp your home interior. This additional expense can further increase the resale value of your home, especially if you're upgrading certain areas and features in your home.
Getting Started
Whether you've opted to re-design your home interior or only focus on adding a home spa, you first need to decide on a style for your design. Keep in mind the rest of your home's interior, especially if your new spa bathroom will be in the master bathroom. You'll want the design of your new spa to carry many of the same design elements while adding new ones. Make sure you plan your new design so you won't have any expensive surprises once your project is underway.
Three Distinct Styles
You have an endless choice of colors, textures, designs, and styles for your luxury spa bathroom. The most difficult part will be narrowing your choices and making decisions.
The best place to start is with a design theme. If you've opted to start a re-design of your home along with your new spa, you may wish to choose something very different from your current design.
Southwest Horizons
Southwest themed spas can be luxurious or have a rustic décor. You can create the feeling that you have traveled to an Arizona spa every time you enter you spa bathroom.
| Color Palette | Fabrics | Motifs | Accessories |
| Turquoise | Grain Leather | Kokopelli | Pottery |
| Coral | Woven Blanket | Wolf | Sculpture |
| Tan | Embossed Leather | Petroglyphs | Drums |
| Brown | Jacquard with Boucle Yarns | Turtle | Blankets/Throws |
| Sand | Cotton Blends | Thunder Bird/Feathers | Metal Wall Art |
| Light Gray | Acrylic Blends | Arrows | Dream Catchers |
| Yellow | Wool Blends | Desert Sun | Flutes |
English Cottage Escape
An English cottage has a cozy ambiance that is relaxed and perfect for a home spa bathroom. A high-backed bench or wicker chair are inviting places to relax while your facial dries. You can purchase an old chair and table and create a distressed look to complete the cottage feel. Flowers are always associated with cottages and you can add arrangements or even choose a floral wallcovering for you spa. Contrast with stripes and you have the makings of a perfect nostalgic spa.
| Color Palette | Fabric Patterns | Motifs | Accessories |
| Pale Pink | Gingham | Flowers | Teapots |
| Light Blue | Roses/Rosebuds | Picket Fence | Cup/Saucer |
| Soft yellow | Stripes | Birds | Window Boxes |
| Pale Green | Laces | Umbrellas | Quilts |
| White-Washed | Paisleys | Scarves | Flower Vases |
| Faded Purple | Bleached Cottons | Ivy/ Leaf Vines | Candlestick Lamps |
| Rose | Small Floral Prints | Butterflies | Straw Garden Hats |
Zen State of Mind: Herbal Spa
This is one of the most popular choices for a home spa. This style lends itself to a setting of relaxation and clearing ground. A Zen spa will help you to rejuvenate and contemplate while you rest. Burn incense, use soft lighting and complete the ambiance with meditative music playing in the background.
| Color Palette | Fabrics | Motifs | Accessories |
| White | Grass Cloth | Reflecting Pools/Drop of Rain | Teapot |
| Green | Bamboo | Fish | Shoji Screens |
| Gold | Hemp | Birds | Photos/Paintings Bodies of Water |
| Silver | Linens | Lotus Flower | Vase with Single Flower |
| Red | Straw Mat Weaves | Smooth Round Rocks | Water Fountain |
| Tan | Batik Cotton | Koi | Pagoda |
| Black | Silks | Bamboo | Calligraphy Japanese Characters |
Making a Personal Retreat
If you take time and plan your home interior designs and spa bathroom, then the results can make you feel as though you're on a permanent vacation.
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