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INTERIORS INSIDER
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£20

How to create a
relaxing spa vibe

in your bathroom Neom Organics London, Happiness Reed Diffuser,

100ml, £39

When you can’t go to a spa, create your own at home. These simple
tips from Jennifer Morgan, John Lewis & Partners’ Interiors Editor, will
help you transform your bathroom into a restful, pampering retreat.

ho doesn’t love a spa day? Even for natural stone or stone-effect porcelain
better, who doesn’t love the idea tiles, rather than high-shine glossy ones –
Wof a spa day at home? You get all try travertine, limestone or marble. Concrete
the pampering without the high price tag or rough-plaster effect treatments on your
and the awkward journey home still covered walls can also add to the rustic vibe. We’re
in oil and wearing toe-separators. Best of all, not talking hotel-style glossy finishes, rather
it only takes a few small touches to elevate an organic-inspired, tranquil space that’s
your everyday routine and make your made for relaxation. Wood-effect tiles can
bathroom feel like a relaxing retreat. be a more practical idea than natural wood, John Lewis Rope Basket, Large, £18
while encaustic or zellige ones are a much
“The bathroom is now the place to create more textured and interesting choice than
wellness at home,” explains Sarah O’Sullivan, uniform white metro tiles.
Partner & Designer, Home Design Studio.
While we’d all love to indulge in a lengthy
soak in the tub, sometimes a lack of
“With an increasing need to revive and John Lewis Supreme Supima Cotton 4 Piece
restore, we are noticing a move away from space makes a shower the more practical Towel Bale, Dark Steel, £100.00
polished hotel-style bathrooms towards option. Make sure yours has a variety of
more organic, calming spaces.” flow settings and a handset, which can
combine to deliver that rainfall effect. Go
for a wet-room area if you’re planning a new
At a time when we all need more peaceful, bathroom – removing the enclosure or glass
feelgood moments, these are the expert tips door will make your bathroom feel more
you can use to create that spa-like experience…
open and help with that spa feel. Make sure
there’s a fluffy robe close to hand, along with
Start with the basics plush spa-like slippers and plenty of super-
Creating a relaxed, calming bathroom starts soft towels – why not roll some up and keep
with getting materials and textures just them in a basket ? It’s a space-saving way to
right. If you’re decorating from scratch, opt store them and it looks stylish too.

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