Guest Author - Donna Coogan

What is the most luxurious room in your home? If you said your bathroom, then you are lucky. Many homeowners create very basic bathrooms. They are equipped with a sink, toilet and shower/tub combination and that’s about it. That’s pretty amazing when you consider how much time we spend in the bathroom every day.

Have ever wished you could have a more relaxing bathroom? You can if you design it like your own personal spa. This is a home improvement project that can be on every homeowner's list.

What type of things would you expect to find in a spa? Think of soothing colors, soft music and candlelight. Things that are so very relaxing to be almost hypnotic.

Choose colors that help you unwind after a long day. Soft blues, peaches, or creamy whites. Any color that tells your mind to unwind is the right color for your bath.

Also pick spa-like accessories for your bathroom. These can include thick, luxurious towels, sweet smelling soaps and other scents that make you just drift away in a bath full of warm soothing bubbles.

Be sure that your bathroom is set to a comfortable temperature. Keep a glass of water on ice next to the tub to keep yourself refreshed while you soak.

Add plants or other natural elements to your bath for a more spiritual and organic feeling. Accentuate with seashells, clear glass jars full of large smooth pebbles or set out potted leafy green ferns.

Don’t forget a comfortable chair to sink into when you get out of the bath or when you need to sit down and put on your slippers. Provide other furnishings that make the room feel more comfortable and less utilitarian. Like a large armoire with open cabinets that display lots of folded towels. Or furniture style sinks instead of basic stock cabinetry.

The more pampered and spa-like you make your bathroom feel, the more relaxed and inviting it will become. Do yourself a favor and turn one of your most used rooms in the house into a place of joy and tranquility each day.