Ever had a bad day at work and all you want to do is sink into a hot bath at the end of the day? You’re not alone. Many of us see our bathrooms as our own personal sanctuary. It is where we come to truly relax and to wash away the stresses of the day. Plus, what girl doesn’t love indulging in a bit of pampering from time to time? If you can relate, you might want to think about putting together your own at-home spa. But be careful not to fall at the first hurdle. The beauty of going to a real spa is that everything is done for you and the execution is seamless. In your own home, and without professional help, you need to make sure everything is in place to ensure that you have a spa-worthy experience. Here’s how you can design your bathroom for minimal stress and maximum relaxation.
Sort out your water temperature—once and for all. Do you suffer from fluctuating water temperature from your sink, shower head or bath? There’s nothing worse than running your taps for ages, only to splash water on your face and be greeted by an icy blast. If your taps were installed quite a few years ago, there is a chance that they were not designed to provide precise control over water temperature. To achieve a consistent heat from your bath or shower, it is worth considering thermostatic taps. This technology also contains an anti-scald device, meaning that even if you love a steaming hot bath, you’ll never be in danger. If you want to look further into this technology, you can find more information on pages such as http://www.tapwarehouse.com/category/bathroom-taps-thermostatic-taps.
Have everything within easy reach. As mentioned above, part of the joy of the spa experience is that it’s no hassle – you have everything to hand. At home, however, it can be a different story. For example, how many times have you got in the bath or shower, only to realize that your shampoo is still in the shopping bag downstairs? Or do you often forget your towel and have to do the ‘naked run’ across the staircase back to your bedroom? Investing in some quality storage can be the difference between a smooth-running bathroom and an exceptionally chaotic one. Put up some waterproof shelves in your shower itself so that you can easily keep your essentials nearby. Rather than crumpling your towel up on the floor, consider getting a heated towel rail installed for that post-bath coziness.
Fix anything that needs repairing. Often, when we notice repair work that needs doing in our bathroom, we tend to ignore it. But this can be costly. Problems rarely resolve themselves and often get worse, ending up more expensive to fix in the end. If you have a leaky tap, call a plumber. If you have a leak from the roof, call in professional roofing companies. It’s always better to act sooner rather than later.
Remember to be safe. You might not think that the bathroom is somewhere that poses any particular hazard to you. But nothing ruins a relaxing spa evening more than you slipping and falling over on your way out of bath. Falling on a wet surface can actually cause some quite serious injuries—every year, over 235,000 people visit the emergency room due to hurting themselves in a bathroom. If you know you’re prone to slipping over, have a grab bar installed to make sure you’re sure-footed on your way out of a bath. Or, put a non-slip shower mat in the base of your bath. It may not be the most stylish thing in the world, but it could stop you from badly hurting yourself.
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