How to transform your bathroom into a spa-inspired space

These bathroom essentials channel the feel-good factor, says Sam Wylie-Harris

It’s the place we bare all, relax and unwind; a soothing sanctuary where we wash the cares of the day away.

Indeed, turning a bog-standard bathroom into spa-inspired zen zone could even reduce stress, promote relaxation and boost your wellbeing. What’s not to love?

But if your washroom is looking a little lacklustre, your towels are feeling scratchy and the soap dish is dated, here’s how to dazzle up your downtime…

01. LOOK OF LUXE

These stylish bathroom accessories have the look of luxe without being spendy.

Rope Rectangle Basket in White, £5, Marble Mirror, £7, Square Woven Basket in White, £6, Towels from £3, B&M | PA Photo/B and M

02. BOUTIQUE HOTEL VIBES

This nifty navy set has boutique hotel written all over it. Especially if you play up the gold detailing with a sunburst mirror in a glam finish.

Ashley Bathroom Accessories Range: from £2.99 for the Soap Dish, to £4.99 for the Soap Dispenser, and £9.99 for Toilet Brush Holder, The Range | PA Photo/The Range

04. LUXURY FEEL

Texture is key with these luxuriously soft towels. Super absorbent with Egyptian cotton in the pile, it will only take a couple of pats to dry your skin.

Christy Renaissance Egg Shell Blue Towels, from £4.20 (Face Cloth, was £6), to £11.20 (Hand Towel, was £16), to £29.40, (Bath Sheet, was £42), Christy | PA Photo/Christy

03. RELAX FOR A SOAK

Bath racks are a godsend, especially when you want to light a candle, lie back and enjoy a long soak.

Grey Marble Soap Dispenser, £4, Marble Bathroom Duck, £3, Towels from £3, Brown Glass Jar Candle, £3, Black Over Bath Rack, £12, B&M in-store | PA Photo/B and M

When you want to mirror three favourite colours from a luxurious beach escape –think green swaying palm leaves, pink sand and

– these colourways

09. EXOTIC VIBE

With a Middle Eastern vibe, this exotic towel collection will take you one step closer to a souk.

M&S X Fired Earth Marrakech Collection

Towel in Pompeiian Red, from £8 (Guest Towel) to £18 (Bath Towel), to £25.50 (Guest Sheet) | PA Photo/Marks and Spencer

10. ARTISAN FEEL

The next best thing to a bamboo-themed spa, this caddy feels bang up to date with an artisan, hand-finished feel.

George Natural Bamboo 3 Tier Storage Caddy, £18, George Bamboo Make Up Pad Storage, £6, rest of items from a selection, Direct.asda | PA Photo/Direct.asda

11. RESORT-STYLE

For resort-style air drying, give your towels a good shake before hanging them on this Scandi-style towel rail. Ideal for bath sheets which need extra space to fluff up.

Southbourne Standing Towel Rail in Beech, £130, other items from a selection, Garden Trading | PA Photo/Garden Trading

12. ADD A LITTLE SHIMMER

Trending big time, glossy pink tiles with rich glazing have a bespoke feel, and shimmer like a conch shell. An added bonus, they’ll look just as striking as a splashback, if wallto-wall tiling isn’t suitable for your space.

Soho Rose Wall Tile, £44.40 per box (covers one square metre), Porcelain Superstore | PA Photo/Porcelain Superstore | PA Photo/ Porcelain Superstore

Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

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This delightful 5 bedroom cottage of nearly 300 years old, positions itself within 2.61 acres of impressive grounds and additional outbuildings. EPR: E

This delightful 5 bedroom cottage of nearly 300 years old, positions itself within 2.61 acres of impressive grounds and additional outbuildings. EPR: E A spacious and well-presented spacious and well-presented detached bungalow located in the highly soughtafter area of

This delightful 5 bedroom cottage of nearly 300 years old, positions itself within 2.61 acres of impressive grounds and additional outbuildings.