How To Design A Home Spa Bathroom

When transforming the bathroom into an oasis, why not consider the addition of a steam generator or sauna? More than just an escape from the stresses of daily life, a steam shower or a sauna can actively aid your wellbeing with proven health benefits, such as improved circulation, aided blood pressure regulation, and increased relaxation to help relieve stress.

Italian makers Effe are synonymous with wellness, creating and manufacturing saunas, hammams, and steam generators to bring the spa experience inside the home. Every one of Effe’s sauna and steam collections combines the latest technology with innovative and stylish designs.

Featured: Effe’s Yoku SH, an integrated steam and sauna system featuring a calming LED light wall and natural wood for a welcoming feel.

Adequate lighting plays a crucial role in the aesthetic appeal of any room, and the home spa is no different. To take your lighting even further, explore the industry-leading Zuma light – an ultra-sleek downlight and sound system designed for not just the bathroom but the entire home. UK-made, Zuma has adjustable mood lighting and an award-winning speaker with curated wellness scenes, all controlled via a smartphone app.

Featured: Square Zuma Bezels, a subtle yet luxurious feature within these bright and welcoming bathroom schemes.

The focal point of any bathroom, the perfect home spa will feature a deep, cocooning bath. The bath will naturally draw the eye regardless of where you position it (the internal plumbing may dictate your choices), so finding one that suits your desired aesthetic is key.

Named after English lakes and manufactured for comfort, our exclusive Elter, Rydal, Coniston and Leadon baths boast generous capacity with a sleek and sculpted quality.

Featured: C.P. Hart’s exclusive Coniston Freestanding Bath, as seen within the Taylor Howes room set collaboration at our flagship Waterloo showroom.

The value of a comfortable toilet should not be overlooked when designing a home spa. For ultimate luxury, consider a Japanese Style Shower Toilet that introduces innovative technologies and a personalised washing experience.

TOTO is Japan’s leading producer of sanitaryware, renowned for its technological advancements and improved hygiene standards. TOTO’s revolutionary Washlets feature signature rimless designs, heated seats, deodorisers, and the Tornado Flush.

Featured: the TOTO RW Washlet Set in a luxurious marble scheme, elevated with brassware in a golden finish.

A shower that offers a luxurious experience helps in creating a spa-like environment. We recommend a wellness-focused shower range, such as Spillo Spa – exclusively available from C.P. Hart. This collection includes elegant shower heads with waterfall and mist spray options and soft ambient lighting to create a calming atmosphere. For an even more indulgent experience, consider installing body jets from Switch.

Wet room showers do well to elevate the appearance of a bathroom, where tiles can be installed right up to the wall. Many choose to add a glass shower screen to help contain water; sought-after options include crittall-style glass screens from Drench and the featured mesh-encased shower screen from Matki.

Featured: the Spillo Spa Wall-Mounted Shower Head and Matki Eauzone Mesh Shower Screen as seen in a neutral room set at C.P. Hart Waterloo. Plan your visit to a showroom near you to begin your bathroom journey.

Tiles set the tone of your home spa bathroom, either as a gentle backdrop or as an eye-catching feature wall. Neutral tiles, such as our Clay range, offer a soft-toned, concrete look that breathes calm, while our Luminous Lume collection displays a vibrant, glossy finish and pop of colour.

Whilst natural wood and stone – think premium walnut, marble, or granite – deliver a unique and often striking appearance, their attributes make them difficult to install and maintain in a wet environment. As an alternative, our rectified porcelain tiles replicate the intricacies of these materials with astounding realism. Emulating the texture of natural wood, our Essenza Oudh tile collection injects warmth into the bathroom. In contrast, our Wanderlust and Cosmopolitan ranges recreate the opulence of natural stone, perfect in both classical and contemporary schemes.

Featured: the Luminous Lume tiles in Turquoise, wood-effect Essenza Oudh tiles, Wanderlust tiles in Agate Blue, and the Clay tiles in ‘Delight’.

Offering a closer connection with nature and a unique space when it comes to wellbeing, many are opting to build a wellness area outdoors.

To truly embrace your outside sanctuary, look to C.P. Hart Ingiro, a collection of high-performance showering solutions offering a sleek and elegant aesthetic. Designed to be user-friendly, functional, and visually unique, Ingiro is perfect for those looking to build an outside wellness area or to sit alongside an outside bath or pool.

Featured, left: C.P. Hart's Ingiro Sliding Rail with Handshower, Integrated Inlet and Smooth Hose. Right: C.P. Hart Ingiro Floor Standing Sliding Cold Water Handshower Column 2255mm.

With the right accessories, your home spa can be transformed into the perfect, personalised sanctuary. To enhance your bathing experience, look to bath trays to rest a book or maximise comfort with a bath cushion. There is nothing better than a premium towel awaiting you following your relaxing shower or soak.

Soothing scents, such as lavender, rose petal, or jasmine, are excellent for creating zen, whilst plants are a wonderful and decorative option breathing nature into your scheme as well as adding a pop of colour. Be sure to research the suitability of any plant in a wet environment.

Featured: the relaxing sanctuary at our recent project, Lane House, featuring a pop of pink and scented candles for an elevated sense of luxury.