Spa-inspired bathrooms are a hot trend in 2025, and it’s easy to see why. Spas evoke relaxation, renewal, and rejuvenation, and who doesn’t want these? Whether you’re doing a full bathroom remodel or a makeover, you may wish to be guided by this bathroom design movement. We’ll look at 10 possible options for adding spa vibes to an ordinary bathroom.

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1. Add a soaker tub.

 

Instead of a traditional tub with a faucet and shower head, could you add a soaker tub? These look much more impressive and allow you to relax in a deep tub of water. You can also choose from a range of appearances and textures since free-standing tubs can be made from diverse materials including:

• enameled cast iron
• copper
• acrylic
• enameled steel
• wood
• stone resin

One popular look is to pair a soaker tub with a separate enclosure built from glass and metal with a swinging door, hinged door, or open entryway.

 

2. Illuminate and decorate with candles.

 

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to give your bathroom an authentic spa feel is by adding candles. With today’s focus on healthy living, you might want to go with beeswax candles, or if you want aromatic options look for candles with natural scents and coloring. Fabulous places for candles include:

• On a bathtub tray
• Around a soaker tub
• Outside a sliding glass shower door
• On wall shelves

 

3. Treat yourself to a steam enclosure.

 

Spas are all about beauty AND wellness, and many believe that steam showers promote relaxation and better sleep while otherwise supporting one’s wellbeing. You may be able to turn an ordinary shower into a steam shower. You will need:

• A steam generating kit.
• All surfaces inside the enclosure covered with tile, glass, or another material that holds up well to moisture.
• An enclosure that seals up fully from side to side and bottom to top.
• A hinged transom that can be adjusted for steam control.

 

4. Add a plant to your bathroom.

 

Here’s another quick and easy way to create spa vibes: bring in a living plant. There are options for just about any bathroom, but be sure to research and find a plant that will thrive in your bathoom’s moisture and level of natural light. Options include:

• A potted succulent on the back of the commode.
• Plants in terracotta pots on the vanity counter.
• A small potted tree near the shower door.

 

5. Adorn the sink area with a custom metal wrapped mirror.

 

Want to give your sink area character and the luxe feel of a spa? One thing that will help is replacing a builder grade mirror with a custom upgrade. Many glass shops offer mirrors wrapped in metal, which offer a framed look. Moreover, you can choose a trending metallic like matte black or satin brass to level it up even more.

 

6. Make the most of natural lighting.

 

A spa inspired bathroom should be peaceful and airy, and natural sunlight can help you achieve this effect. In some cases, you might be able to add a window to a bathroom that does not have one, but other bathrooms lack an exterior wall. When the bathroom is not on a lower level, a skylight is an appealing option if your budget allows. If you already have a window, consider having its panes replaced with privacy glass or covering its panes with a privacy film so you can do away with the curtains and let the sunshine in.

 

7. Use natural materials for storage.

 

Adding storage solutions that are also beautiful is a win-win and helps enhance a bathroom’s spa-like ambiance. Consider products like:

• Baskets
• Woven bins
• Handmade wood bowls
• Wood cabinets with a protective finish but no paint.

 

8. Purchase spa-inspired accessories.

 

You won’t want to skip this step as you improve your bathroom with spa-themed items. Stock up on quality self-care items, taking inspo from your favorite spa day treatments. Choose items that are also beautifully packaged and can do double duty as décor elements.

 

9. Boost the room’s visual appeal and convenience with glass shelves.

 

Spa spaces are uncluttered and visually soothing. If clutter is plaguing your bathroom’s surfaces, give yourself more storage in the form of floating glass wall shelves held in place by small metal clamps like this. You can store things attractively on the shelves, especially if you pair them with on-trend containers. Likewise, if you don’t have much spac9IOOILe in the bathroom for decorative items, the shelves give you a place to create a charming vignette.

 

10. Replace your shower curtain with custom glass.

 

Finally, one of the most powerful ways to improve a bathroom and give it spa-like elegance is by ditching the shower curtain in favor of a glass door on hinges or rollers. If you’re replacing a curtain on a tub shower/combo, possible configurations include:

• In-line door and panel
• French doors
• Dual rolling doors
• Rolling door beside fixed panel
• Splash guard
  
  

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