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INTERIORS INSIDER
         Aqualisa Quartz XTE Electric 8.5kW Shower, £419  John Lewis White Marble Bathroom Accessories Tray,
                                                             £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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