Your Master bath has the potential to be the dream spa you’ve always wanted. 

Here’s how you can upgrade to a Spa–master bath with simple changes that create a serene spa-like ambiance.

As a homeowner, you want your home to be a place you genuinely love to be. Your bath space is where you start and end nearly every single day—it’s potentially one of the most important rooms in your home. 

Whether you realize it or not, your bath space is a sanctuary. Upgrading to a master bath is an enhancement that levels up home life with simple yet luxurious comforts. 

Better Homes & Gardens emphasizes the importance of thoughtfully planning out a functional and beautiful bathroom layout. 

“Whether you’re remodeling or building new, designing the perfect bathroom layout is an exciting and thoughtful process. To help bring your dream bath into focus, take time to assess your needs and devise an efficient layout. With a smart strategy and bathroom dimensions in place, it’s easier to set a budget, hire contractors, and shop for beautiful finishes.”

A bath renovation can feel like a big endeavor, but don’t worry! I will help you fall in love with your bathroom and have fun throughout the process.  

Working with a small space? No problem.  Floor plan Circa 1990? We’ll make it work! Unsure of your style preferences? I’ve got you covered. 

As an interior designer, it’s my job to help my clients realize their home’s true potential.

By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ten steps closer to having your dream spa at home. 

Master bath enhancements to create a spa-like feel, TODAY: 

These first 3 tips are actions you can take today to create a relaxing ambiance in your bath space. They cost little to nothing and will allow you to envision your at-home dream spa.

• Clear the Clutter – One of the best parts about a spa environment is how clean it looks and feels. Your surroundings directly impact your mood, so clear out the clutter to create a pristine atmosphere. Minimize items and organize your counter space with clear plastic trays, or even better – store your items in drawers or cabinets.  

• Candle the tub -Candles around the tub create an inviting and soothing ambiance for your bath space. Lavender and eucalyptus scents enrich your relaxation experience, and the gentle hues of candlelight are perfect for a soothing bubble bath. 

• Make your plumbing fixtures shine – A bright bathroom makes the space feel more hospitable. Keeping your fixtures sparkling clean enhances the fresh feel. Opt for chrome across the board (faucets, nobs, rails, and fixtures) to capture that sparkling spa shine. 

Style changes that enhance your dream spa feel.  

Get ready to transform your bath space into a place to retreat. 

According to Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing and Development at Benjamin Moore, “In addition to enhancing the materials in the space, such as marble or tile, paint color can set a calming or spa-like tone in a bathroom.” 

If you’re ready to feel calm, cool, and collected every time you leave the bath, these tips will help you choose colors and lighting for a dreamy atmosphere that has you saying “AHHHH.”

• Calm, Cool, and Collected Colors – Stick with light and neutral colors for decorations and furniture. This is going to enhance the pristine feeling in your bath space. This can be as simple as changing your shower curtain, bath mats, and storage containers, or something more involved, like installing a white tiled accent wall or countertops. 

• Lighting Selection – Lighting is a critical element for creating a relaxing bathroom environment. Gently diffused lighting with dimming will create a pleasant tone to decompress at the end of a hard day. Play with how you can layer the natural light, the light fixtures, and ceiling light. Accent the space with pendant lights, vanity lighting, or wafer lights if necessary. When choosing your fixtures, go for items that look light and delicate. 

• Simple walls – A light and neutral wall color ties together your baths space’s serene feeling. Minimal wall art is important, too.  Less is more, and simple is best for creating that spa-like ambiance. It doesn’t have to be boring by any means; you can incorporate some personality with a wallpaper or tile accent wall; just keep the pattern simple.
  

Adding the finishing details to your Spa-Master bath. 

Fine details tie your dream spa together and create that authentic spa experience at home.  Simple additions like these complete the transformation of your master bath into the dream spa you’ve always wanted. 

• Plush Towels and Robes – What says “Dream Spa” more than freshly folded towels and a plush white robe?  Invest in a quality spa robe and towels so you can have them stocked and easily accessible for an ultra-luxe experience.  

• A place to sit – Another dreamy and fabulous aspect that will have you feeling like you’re at the spa: a luxurious steam. You don’t need to install a steam room to recreate the feeling of one. Simply add a shower stool so you can sit down, relax, and soak in the steam. 

• Mirrors – A detail that’s easily overlooked but has a tremendous impact on your bath space’s overall aesthetic and cohesion.  A simple mirror frame creates that clean and bright spa-like feeling. Save the quirky or busy frames for another room and go for streamlined and minimal designs. 

• Cabinets – Your cabinets should be a subtle element of your bath space. You want them to blend in seamlessly with the room. Simple and soft is the way to go when choosing style and color. White and pale shades will keep your master bath feeling fresh, clean, and new.

You’re now ready to enhance your daily relaxation rituals with my ten master bath design ideas to create your dream spa at home! 

Your bath space has the potential to be more than a place to brush your teeth and do your hair. With the right intention and follow-through, you can reclaim your bath space as a sanctuary for deep self-care. 

I hope you’re inspired to start this project today, even if it’s one small step. Guiding my clients through the process is what I do best. When you welcome me into your home, I become an advocate for you and your vision. Down to every last tile and accent piece, I don’t stop until you have the space of your dreams. 

Reach out to me today to start a conversation about transforming your master bath into a dream spa that will completely change the way you wake up in the morning. I’m here to show you your home’s true potential. Get ready to be awed! 

Here’s an example of a Master bath renovation I did with my client *name*, so you get an idea of what’s possible. 

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Meet Interior Designer Bethany Palmer

Bethany Palmer is the bubbly and optimistic genius behind Interiors by Bethany. Her bright and encouraging attitude brings fun to the home renovation process while alleviating stress and worry for her clients. Bethany has a gift for managing not only the moving parts of these remodels and renovations—but the roller coaster of emotions that can happen for her clients along the way. She’s an enthusiastic team player who advocates for her clients down to the very last detail, living her motto: Make it happen.

She has a knack for turning every obstacle into an opportunity. Her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills make her clients feel like they’re always in good hands. 

She offers trusted guidance and expertise to make her clients feel comfortable and confident with the financial aspects of a home remodel renovation and decorating project.

Bethany respects the need for simplicity and practicality, favoring neutral palettes and timeless finishes with pops of color and elegance to create fabulous and functional spaces.