5 Simple Ideas To Create A Relaxing Bathroom

5 Simple Ideas To Create A Relaxing Bathroom

After a stressful day, there’s nothing quite like relaxing in the bath. The problem is, an uninviting bathroom quickly spoils the experience. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways that you can spruce up your bathroom and create a more relaxing space.

1 . Use Candles & Incense

The easiest way to give your bathroom that spa appeal is to add candles or incense. We will all have different tastes when it comes to candles, but most of us will want scents that promote relaxation. For relaxing fragrances, try candles in bergamot, lavender, jasmine, or rose. Each of these scents are used in aromatherapy to help one to feel calmer and at peace. When you are candle shopping, be mindful of the ingredients used. Conventional candles often emit toxic chemicals that you won’t want in your bathroom. Look for healthy soy or vegetable wax candles; these are better for the planet and your lungs.

  1. The Right Artwork

There’s nothing like a beautiful piece of art to create a relaxing bathroom space. Try scenes that depict the natural world, for instance, waterfalls or mountains. When choosing a piece of art online, it can be difficult to imagine what it looks like in your space. Try using the Saatchi Art app; this lets you browse hundreds of beautiful artworks. Best of all, it has a VR feature so that you can check what a piece of art looks like in your home (before you buy it).

  1. Dispose of Clutter

Some of us seem to collect clutter in the bathroom, whether it’s old towels or nearly empty cosmetics. Go through each area of your bathroom and get rid of anything you don’t use, or that’s broken. Most of us don’t have tonnes of storage space in our bathrooms, so it’s best not to overbuy products. The room can easily look a mess if it’s full of too many objects.

  1. Floating Cabinets

Floating cabinets are all the rage on the bathroom scene right now! These cabinets look beautiful and give the illusion of more space. For instance, many people now choose a floating sink for a modern and elegant look. Bathroom fitters might be just who you need for a full renovation. Whether it’s floating sinks, new tiles, or a wet room installation, there are many ways to get the bathroom of your dreams!

  1. A Touch of Nature

Last but not least, there’s nothing like a touch of nature to make a bathroom feel more relaxing. Many plants will thrive in the bathroom’s humid and wet conditions, including bamboo, spider plants, and orchids. The best thing is, these plants aren’t just there to look pretty, they’ll also clean the indoor air of toxins. For other touches of nature try adding decorative objects such as stones, crystals or driftwood.

 

Whether it’s a full bathroom renovation or a few simple accessories, you won’t regret putting in the time to improve your bathroom. Before you start making changes, set a budget to avoid overspending.

 

Doing More for Yourself

Doing More for Yourself

Doing more for yourself should be something that is taught in school because as adults so many of us are rubbish at it. Move over Pythagoras Theorem and hello self-care 101. Doing more for yourself and making sure that you have time for yourself is really important these days. Life is busy and stressful, so many people find it very difficult to find the time and energy to dedicate their own needs. However, you definitely should try to find that time and do more for yourself because if you don’t, only you will suffer in the end. So why is doing more for yourself such an important matter? Why should you care? 

You’re in Control of Your Own Destiny

When you’re an adult your life often feels in some way constricted by the million and one responsibilities we have. That said you’re the one in control of your life, so if you don’t give yourself time to focus on yourself, no one else is going to do that for you. Only you can decide how you spend your time and what your priorities in life are. Make yourself a priority if you want to live a balanced life and avoid stress later on. It’s the only way to live.

Doing More for Yourself Reduces Your Stress Levels

When you find time for yourself, you will realise that you don’t need to feel stressed out all the time. It’s usually when you’re focusing on things that are external that you feel stressed and pressured. When you take time to reevaluate and focus on your own needs, you can really reduce those stress levels and make everything easier and calmer for yourself. Stress levels have a physical as well as a mental impact so shouldn’t be ignored or simply be “put up” with.

Time to Yourself Helps You Process Things

Simply having time alone in which you can think things through can be a big help to you in life generally. It’s so often the case that people are so busy rushing through life that they barely ever have a moment to themselves. When you have a little time to yourself, you will start to process things much better and find clarity. I finished a mindfulness diploma in January 2018 and it has really changed the way that I choose to process things. Look up mindful living!

Everyone Deserves a Treat or Indulgence From Time to Time

Doing more for yourself sometimes means treating yourself, and that’s not something you need to feel guilty about. Unfortunately, some people do feel guilty when buying jewellery for themselves or treats like that. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to things that you like and want as long as you can afford it and are in control of it. Indulge yourself from time to time. A new book, some perfume; whatever tickles your fancy.

You’ll Burn Yourself Out if You’re Too Focused on Everyone Else’s Needs

Burning the candle at both ends means one thing… you are going to end up burning your bum! When you’re always rushing around doing your best for other people, whether that’s your partner at home or your boss at work, you inevitably get tired. If you keep that kind of lifestyle up for too long, you will end up getting burnt out to the point at which you just snap and can’t take it anymore. There’s nothing to be gained by pushing yourself that far. 

Don’t think that being kind to others is a no go, far from it, however, there’s too much at stake for you not to pay attention to yourself. You will only suffer long-term if you don’t prioritise doing more for yourself over doing everything for everyone else.

I’ve fallen foul of pretty much every pitfall life can throw at you when it comes to not prioritising yourself and have learned many lessons. Don’t travel the same hard route if you don’t need to; prioritise yourself!