Wellness bathroom

Reading Time: 6 minutes | Article from 22.11.2024

Transform your bathroom into a soothing spa-like space where you can escape the everyday routine without leaving home. Read on to find out how to create your own personal wellness room in your home.

Create your own personal well-being haven What do you need for a spa bathroom?Wellness and relaxation at home

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At a glance

Place air-purifying green plants in your wellness bathroom to improve the indoor climate
Create a comfortable environment with a modern shower toilet, high-quality taps and thermostats
Pay attention to atmospheric lighting effects
Choose a modern shower or luxury freestanding bath to create eye-catching features in your bathroom

Create your own personal well-being haven

In the past, bathrooms were considered as functional spaces that typically resembled a basic wet room. Today’s modern bathrooms serve as a small wellness area and meet the highest design standards. In many cases, spacious, often floor-level, showers and free-standing baths are the focal point in these oases of well-being and turn the bathroom into your own private retreat.
Wellness in your home bathroom extends beyond personal hygiene: the aim is to create a space where you can feel good, relax and unwind. When renovating your bathroom, you should therefore consider the visual effects that will turn this room into a serene sanctuary. For a harmonious atmosphere, include plenty of open spaces and group your various toiletries and fittings together.

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When designing your bathroom, clarify the structural requirements with a specialist, draw up a floor plan and calculate the costs. Only then should you consider optional adding design ideas such as a whirlpool bath or massage jets to your plan.

Press pause on the daily routine

Add individual wellness features to your home spa bathroom to help you relax and forget the stresses of everyday life. It's the little things that make the difference. After a hard day’s work, unwind in a warm bath by candlelight and complete the sensory experience by adding a few drops of essential oils to the water. Let yourself drift away and listen to sounds of nature, meditative mantras or your favourite song in your own spa bathroom. After your pampering bath, apply a soothing moisturising lotion to your skin and curl up on the couch or under the duvet with a book.

Bring the fresh air into your spa bathroom

Creating a sense of wellness in the bathroom goes beyond cosiness – maintaining a fresh, airy atmosphere is just as important. If you are planning a bathroom or renovating your existing one and want to install a whirlpool bath or steam shower, your room will need at least one window. It will help you air the room regularly so you can turn even the most ambitious ideas into reality in your spa bathroom. If you have a windowless bathroom, the steam still needs to escape or harmful mould will build up. Modern ventilation systems that ensure good air exchange are a perfect solution in this case. Fresh air can also come into the bathroom from the neighbouring rooms if you create a draught and use a fan to direct the air exchange through the open bathroom door.

The positive effect of plants

Green plants are a great addition to your modern bathroom. They make every bathroom feel more homely and have a beneficial effect on health, acting as a “natural freshener” by filtering pollutants from the air. Some varieties are particularly good at maximising fresh air in the bathroom. Choose houseplants that don’t need much daylight and can withstand high humidity. Bamboo, chrysanthemums and ivy are considered air-purifying plants, while emerald palms and parnassia are decorative eye-catchers. For a harmonious effect, place your houseplants in attractive containers.

A two-storey building under construction with unfinished walls, window openings and visible building materials.

A white Theano Curved Edition bath in a light-coloured bathroom with a floor-to-ceiling window.

Modern bathroom with a freestanding white Loop & Friends bath in front of a textured stone wall with sunlight casting soft shadows

What do you need for a spa bathroom?

A spa bathroom stands out for its seamless blend of high-end materials, coordinating colours and premium fittings and accessories. Atmospheric lighting, soft musical sounds and other feel-good factors, such as room fragrances and essential oils, will add the perfect finishing touches to your personal wellness sanctuary.

Pleasant lighting effects in the bathroom

Carefully designed atmospheric lighting in the bathroom will make the space feel cosier while adding visual interest. Large windows allow natural light to fill the room during the day while, in the evening, small LED ceiling spotlights create captivating light effects. To complement this, light up any niches or recesses using real or LED candles to make your bathroom feel even more inviting. To enhance the atmosphere of your evening bathing routine, consider using several small lights instead of a single large one. Stylish and unusual lighting effects will also enhance your spa bathroom. For example, magnificent chandeliers or subtle cabinet lighting will artfully accentuate specific areas of the room.

A bathroom with blue walls, with harmonious Finion bathroom furniture and a white Finion bath by Villeroy & Boch.

White Artis surface-mounted washbasin with a Conum tap and Finion bath and furniture.

A Finion illuminated mirror with a washbasin in a dark-coloured bathroom with grey walls.

Finion dark-blue vanity unit by Villeroy & Boch in a pink bathroom with a pink coffee table.

Showing your colours – the effect on your mood

The effect that colours have on our mood should not be underestimated. It’s therefore important to incorporate an atmospheric colour scheme into your bathroom design. According to colour psychology, cooler tones such as blue and green, as well as pastels, have a calming effect and are therefore conducive to relaxation. Neutral shades such as white, cream and grey also contribute to a calm and harmonious vibe.

Light colours are a particularly good choice for small bathrooms, as they make the space look bigger. On the other hand, if you have a large spa bathroom, strong shades can work well in moderation. Nevertheless, only use these shades as a contrast to prevent them from being too overpowering in your haven of well-being.

Colours in the bathroom

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You can also include your chosen colour in your furnishing choices, for example by coordinating your bathroom accessories or textiles with the wall colour.

A white Finion bath in a modern grey bathroom with lighting.

Perfect bathroom fittings tailored to your liking

Renovating your bathroom offers a clear advantage: you have complete freedom when it comes to choosing the various elements. For example, would you like to combine traditional materials with modern lines? Then opt for a combination of wooden furniture and stone materials to create a great rustic look.
Or do you have a penchant for luxury, preferring furniture and fittings with timeless, stylish designs for your spa bathroom? You’ll find striking black and white items at Villeroy & Boch.

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Choose beautiful furniture with practical features: side units or colour-coordinating wall shelves are great options for keeping everyday items safely stored. A large mirror that you can use for getting ready and for personal grooming will also promote a sense of wellness in your bathroom.

Wellness and relaxation at home

For that perfect spa feeling at home, opt for a pampering combination of scents, colours and sounds. With fragrances, coloured lights and your own favourite music, you can relax body and mind and soothe all your senses, even after a long and stressful day.

An Infinity Showers shower tap in a bathroom with black walls and a wooden floor.

Head-to-toe relaxation

Indulge in all-over relaxation by taking an occasional cold shower or alternating hot and cold showers. If you often feel tired or exhausted, showering your face or arms, for example, with cold water will stimulate blood flow. Cold water over your thighs and knees can help to relieve swollen legs and high blood pressure by relaxing the leg muscles. In cold and wet weather, we recommend a soothing footbath, gradually increasing the temperature to 38 degrees Celsius.

Scents, steaming hot tea and soothing sounds

Add the finishing touches to your home spa experience with sensory-stimulating room fragrances, relaxing music and hot teas. Fragrances such as lavender, vanilla and lemon balm help to create a soothing spa atmosphere. Add a few drops of essential oils to the bath water, breathe in and feel the aromas envelop your entire body. If you prefer a natural fragrance in the bathroom, a bouquet of your favourite flowers in a matching flower vase will appeal to your sense of smell.

A woman with a drink in her hand lying in a bath in candlelight.

Close your eyes during your wellness experience and be lulled by some relaxing music. To set the perfect mood for your bath, we recommend soft instrumental music or natural sounds with a calming effect. Complete your wellness experience with a little treat: a cup of valerian or camomile tea to bring warmth and even deeper relaxation.

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