4 Easy Design Tricks to Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa

Life can get hectic and, unfortunately, you can’t jaunt off to a luxury spa whenever the going gets tough. So how do you find your bliss at home? By turning your bathroom into a self-care spa retreat. And since no trip to the spa should cause more stress, consider financing your DIY with the Synchrony HOME™ credit card. It was designed with nesting in mind, offering 2% cash back everywhere plus promotional financing at more than a million home retailers nationwide. Start imagining your home spa with these simple fixes.

The first step in creating a zen zone is to remove anything unnecessary or unsightly. Declutter (get our tips here) items you don’t use often to free up space on your counter and create a more calming effect.

Take stock of what’s left and house it in beautiful, coordinating vessels. This will also save money since you can buy toiletries in bulk to refill your decorative dispensers.

To take this transformation to the next level, consider updating the color of your bathroom walls. Neutral blues and greens evoke a feeling of calm that’s ideal for a spa retreat. (Confused about color? We can help!) With 2% cash back on your paint supplies, Synchrony can make the job easier.

Next, incorporate some life-giving greenery into your space. Add easy-to-manage plants or splurge on fresh flowers that evoke your most relaxing vacay. Does caring for plants kill your vibe? Consider a small water feature or mini zen garden.

Now that your bathroom is easy on the eyes, consider other ways to elicit feelings of relaxation. Use an essential oil diffuser to deliver lavender, yuzu, bergamot, ylang-ylang, sage, or jasmine scents—all suggested to have stress-relieving aromatherapy benefits.

Set the mood with some tranquil music (may we suggest Pure Moods?) using a waterproof speaker or smart home device.

Upgrade to soft, fluffy bath linens reminiscent of the luxury you experienced at your last spa getaway. Now is also a good time to invest in a high-quality bathrobe.

Round out the experience with a glass of champagne or a cup of hot tea (or both!). Add a bathtub tray or simply use the tub’s flat edge to keep your drink afloat.

If you make even half the suggested changes above, you’ll be well on your way to a relaxing, spa-like getaway in your own home. If you really want to level up your lavatory, try some of these upgrades to your bathroom tech. With Synchrony, you can finance larger home purchases to start designing your dream home. Consider:

• Dimmer switches to control the mood lighting
• In-floor heating to keep those tootsies warm
• A waterfall or massage shower head to soothe your muscles
• A towel warming drawer or rack to extend that warm, cozy feeling
• A point-of-use tankless water heater to keep it steamy, regardless of activity in the rest of the house

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