If you love the peace and serenity of the spa, then why not bring that peace and serenity to your home? Your bathroom is a place where you can enjoy all the features of a spa without the cost or inconvenience. With just a few smart changes to your bathroom design, you can transform your bathroom into a space that's focused on health and wellness.
At the start of a bathroom remodel, it's important to hire a capable Connecticut contractor. Hiring the right contractor can make your remodel a more satisfying experience by ensuring the work will be done right and on time.
Incorporate Natural Materials
The natural world can be very relaxing. Incorporate natural materials into your bathroom to make the room calm and comforting. Some suggestions:
- Natural stone countertops: Granite and marble are timeless materials that look great in any bathroom.
- Custom wood vanity and shelving: Hire a contractor who installs custom cabinetry and millwork to make a custom vanity and matching cabinets. Use moisture-resistant wood options like teak or walnut for ultra durability and longevity.
- Install a rattan stool: Install a rattan stool for a comfortable place to sit in front of the mirror.
Enhance Your Sensory Experience
Spas are all about sensory experiences like soft lighting and beautiful music. Natural daylight is important in these environments. If your bathroom's window is too small, consider replacing it with a larger window fitted with privacy glass. Work with your contractor's lighting designer to install layered lighting with a dimming switch. For additional beauty, consider installing a mirror with flattering back lighting.
To make your sensory experience more all-encompassing, ask your contractor to install Bluetooth speakers that can project calm music or sounds of nature into your bathroom. Leave plenty of space on your vanity counter for essential oil diffusers and scented candles.
Install Inspiring Water Features
Water is calming and cleansing, and it's also an essential feature in spas and bathrooms. Consider installing a ceiling-mounted rain shower head that will mimic an actual outdoor rain shower every time you want to bathe. Installing a steam generator can make your bathroom even more spa-like, creating a steam room effect.
Do you like spending time in the bathtub? Install a freestanding tub with an organic shape (oval or circular) where you can spend hours relaxing after a long day at work. Don't forget to buy a wooden bath tray, where you can place a glass of wine or a candle during your time in the tub.
Promote Mindfulness, Comfort, and Calm
After you've chosen important features like the bathtub and shower, select finishes that will promote mindfulness, comfort, and calm. Earthy colors like soft blue, sandy brown, or sage green can help you feel centered and relaxed while you use the bathroom. Install a stone backslash made from matte stone tiles to create a textural contrast with other textures in the area.
It's important to keep your bathroom visually clean and uncluttered, so you'll need plenty of places to store bathroom items like medicines, shampoos, and soaps. Your contractor can suggest hidden storage options to create storage without making the environment feel small or claustrophobic. To keep the space feeling open, consider installing open shelving where you can store towels, baskets, or candles.
For a finishing touch, install heated flooring and heated towel racks like you would find in a luxury hotel.
Choose Healthy Materials
The use of healthy materials during your remodel contributes to feelings of health and wellness. Consider choosing low-VOC paints and caulks that avoid contaminating your home's indoor air quality.
To enhance your use of healthy materials, consider environmentally-friendly products like low-flow faucets, shower heads, and toilets. Look for the EPA WaterSense certification to help ensure that the products you're purchasing are good for the environment and the people in your home.
Create a Space That Works
Above all else, your new bathroom must function well to make it comfortable and relaxing. Your contractor can suggest features to enhance its functionality. For example, is your bathroom very small? A wall-mounted vanity can create a sense of openness by keeping the floor uncluttered.
You may also consider a mirror with a built-in defogger to allow you to use a steam feature in your bathroom without making your mirror impossible to use.
One more suggestion: install a shower with clear glass walls to create a sense of openness and space. An experienced contractor will have a list of suggestions like this to make your remodel a success.
Hire a Trusted Connecticut Contractor
A day at the spa is closer than you think when you hire a Connecticut contractor to enhance your bathroom with wellness-focused features. Hire a contractor that you can trust. Qualities to look for when hiring a contractor include:
- Experience doing similar work in someone else's home
- Reputation for doing quality work in your community
- Good references from previously satisfied customers
- Connecticut state licensure
Finding the right contractor for your home remodel can be trickier than you think. If you're having a hard time finding a Connecticut contractor for an upcoming wellness remodel, download our free guide to help you with the process. The Litchfield Builder's Guide to Hiring a Contractor gives tips and suggestions to help you start the process.
You can also contact Litchfield Builders to discuss your upcoming remodel. We offer free consultations for homeowners planning remodels, so you can decide for yourself if we're the right contractor for your job. Call today.
