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Bathrooms are in every home — and everyone needs to use them — so you might as well make yours enjoyable. One of the best ways to make the space an excellent experience is to create a spa-like environment.

When your restroom feels relaxing and luxurious, you can take full advantage of its self-care opportunities. Here are nine features to transform your bathroom into a home spa.

1. Add a Dimmer

You can make a spa-like environment by adapting your light fixtures. Spas often dim the lights to create a more relaxing atmosphere. Installing a dimmer can create this effect each time you enter your bathroom.

You can pick up a dimmer switch for under $50 at your local home improvement store. Once you find one that fits your space, you can install it in place of your current light switch. Keep in mind that electrical work can be dangerous — unless you are a professional, it’s probably best to have a licensed contractor install your new switch.

2. Replace Your Sink

Many spas have sinks with raised bowls and detached faucets, giving them a sleek and stylish appearance. These vessel sinks give you the freedom to dress up your countertops and make an attractive place to wash your hands, face or even hair.

You can find vessel sinks for low cost at various home stores. Simply add a hole to your intended location and it’s good to go.

3. Add Marble Countertops

Changing your countertop is a great way to make your bathroom feel like a spa and marble ones can add a luxurious sensation to yours. When paired with a vessel sink, you can make your entire set-up look like one in a spa room.

You can find these countertops at a home improvement store or specialty countertop shop. Slabs of marble can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 to install, but these prices could be lower for smaller spaces like bathrooms.

4. Install a Shower Steamer

A steam shower device is an excellent option to open your pores and purify your skin. You can add steam features to your shower to give extra care to your skin and mental health. If you feel like upgrading your bathing area, it can cost around $50-$70 per square foot to accomplish.

The device goes into your shower and creates soothing steam that can help loosen your pores and relax your body. These are also excellent when you or another member of your household feels unwell, as they can help with congestion.

5. Invest in a Massaging Shower Head

A shower head with massaging features can help your muscles relax in a way similar to a spa massage. Upgrading shower heads is a bathroom trend that isn’t going away anytime soon, as they are very versatile for different setups.

Detachable shower heads allow you to focus the massage on any part of your body. Most of these shower heads have features that enable you to switch to different settings, like rainfall and mist. Each setting allows you to cater your shower to your mood or need at that moment, making these shower heads an excellent way to make your bathroom feel more luxurious.

6. Replace Your Bathtub

You may not find a bathtub in many spas, but you can replace an old tub with a luxurious one, helping you keep a spa-like feel. Freestanding tubs with gold or silver feet can make it stand out in the best way. Add a wooden or marble bath tray to provide a place for drinking glasses, candles, or books. You could also invest in a whirlpool tub for around $800–$3,000 to give yourself extra luxury.

7. Paint It a Relaxing Color

You can give your bathroom a relaxing feel by choosing a paint color proven to help you feel calm. Light blues, greens and lavenders can make your bathroom feel like a calming retreat.

Blue can help you feel relaxed in the space and is a great way to feel secure and tranquil — nice qualities for a bathroom. Green is great for focusing while calming your mind. The color has qualities of blue with warmer yellow that allows you to feel relaxed and productive, which is beneficial for getting ready on sleepy days. Lavender is a color that promotes mindfulness and meditation, turning any room into a spa-like sanctuary.

You can create a cozy space while adding your clean, white robes and linens to add some airiness to your room. While painting your bathroom can cost around $500 on the low end, you can save on the project by finding deals on paint and doing it yourself.

8. Install New Shelving

Your bathroom shelves make a significant difference in the appearance of your home. Installing wooden shelves gives you a canvas to place spa accessories, such as fluffy towels, aromatherapy diffusers and plants.

Floating shelves create the cleanest appearance, eliminating visible brackets. They can cost around $20–$80 per shelf, but you might be able to find some lower prices on package deals.

9. Use Elegant Containers

To make your toiletries appear fancier than they are, try putting them in fancy dispensers and containers. You can find elegant-looking bathroom sets at many different department stores, ranging from inexpensive to high price tags, depending on the materials. Choose neutral colors that complement your bathroom decor or get a set or two to make your room stand out.

You could even buy an automatic soap dispenser for as low as $10 but as high as $80. No matter what you purchase, giving a quality appearance costs less in the long-term than trying to buy fancy toiletries constantly.

Transforming Your Bathroom into a Spa Environment

Everyone uses a bathroom for many different reasons, from bathing and taking care of business to moisturizing and fixing hair and makeup. Your bathroom can also be a safe haven for de-stressing from the world around you.

Taking a hot shower or bath or indulging in a lovely fragrance can help calm your nerves and help you heal from busy or stressful experiences. By incorporating these items into your bathroom, you can create a spa-like environment that can bring you joy and relaxation every time you enter it. If a bathroom remodel is in your future, talk to your bath design expert about incorporating these ideas and more to create your ideal spa-style bathroom.