10 Serene Spa-Like Bathroom Retreats

Creating a serene, spa-like retreat in your bathroom is a fantastic way to bring relaxation and tranquility into your home. To achieve this, consider incorporating natural elements such as wood, stone, and plants into the design. These materials can help to create a calming, organic atmosphere that evokes the feeling of being in a spa.

According to a study by the National Association of Home Builders, 70% of homeowners prefer natural materials like wood and stone in their bathrooms. Additionally, a survey by the American Institute of Architects found that 60% of homeowners prioritize incorporating natural light into their bathroom design.

Pay attention to lighting, as soft, warm lighting can create a soothing ambiance. The Illuminating Engineering Society recommends a color temperature between 2700K and 3000K for a relaxing bathroom atmosphere. Incorporating features such as a freestanding bathtub, a rain shower, or a steam shower can also enhance the spa-like feel of your bathroom. In fact, a survey by Houzz found that 38% of homeowners opt for a rain shower head in their bathroom remodel.

Finally, don’t forget to add luxurious touches such as plush towels, scented candles, and high-quality bath products to complete the experience. A study by the Global Wellness Institute reveals that the global wellness economy, which includes the spa industry, is valued at $4.5 trillion, highlighting the growing demand for spa-like experiences in homes.

If you are looking for inspiration to create a relaxed and cozy bathroom, check out these serene spa-like bathroom retreats to find the best inspiration.

1. Rollingwood Modern by LaRue Architects and Kelle Contine Interior Design

Rollingwood Modern by LaRue Architects and Kelle Contine Interior Design is a modern residence that has a serene spa-like bathroom retreat. To achieve this retreat, the house incorporates natural elements such as wood and plants. These elements help the house to create a relaxed and calming atmosphere.

Photographer: Chase Daniel

2. Old Orchard by BMA Architects

Old Orchard by BMA Architects also has a serene spa-like bathroom retreat that can be your inspiration. This modern house incorporates a freestanding bathtub, natural elements (wood and plants), and soft, warm lighting to create a soothing ambiance.

Photographer: JOSHUA MCHUGH

3. Willamette Heights Residence by Skylab Architecture and Made

A serene spa-like bathroom retreat also can be found in Willamette Heights Residence by Skylab Architecture. This house combines wood, plants, and a freestanding bathtub to enhance the spa-like feel. Thanks to the large window, one can enjoy a panoramic view from inside the bathroom.

Photographer: Stephen A. Miller

4. Bluff Point II by BMA Architects

The serene spa-like bathroom retreat in Bluff Point II by BMA Architects is simple. This two-floor house uses a freestanding bathtub as the focal point of the bathroom to enhance the spa-like feel. The light fixture, mirror, and marble vanity are luxurious items that add a feeling of being in a spa.

Image Source: BMA Architects

5. Moscow Evenings by Kerimov Architect

Moscow Evenings by Kerimov Architect also has a serene spa-like bathroom retreat that gives its inhabitants a true experience of being in a spa. This house incorporates a freestanding bathtub to evoke the feeling of being in a spa. There is also a bathtub side table to complete the whole experience.

Photographer: Sergey Ananiev

6. Refraction House by RAD+ar Architecture

Refraction House by RAD+ar Architecture incorporates a lot of things to create a serene spa-like bathroom retreat. There are some natural elements (wood, stone, plants) to create a calming, organic atmosphere. There is also a freestanding bathtub that becomes the focal point of the room.

Photography: RAD+ar Architecture

7. House Fern by Nico van der Meulen Architects

House Fern by Nico van der Meulen Architects is a family house that also has a serene spa-like bathroom retreat. Instead of towels, this house displays bathrobes as a bathroom element to create a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere and a spa-like feeling.

Image Source: Nico van der Meulen Architects

8. GATES by Blue Truck Studio

GATES by Blue Truck Studio uses a freestanding bathtub to create a serene spa-like bathroom retreat. Adding a freestanding bathtub is a good idea to enhance a spa-like feeling in your bathroom. This bathroom has complete items to enhance that feeling, such as a freestanding bathtub, high-quality towels, a bathtub side table, and an accent of a natural material (wood).

Photographer: Open Homes Photography

9. Lacuna House by Bijl Architecture

Lacuna House by Bijl Architecture has a small space of bathroom but this small size is not a big obstacle for it to create a serene spa-like bathroom retreat. This house incorporates a freestanding bathtub, a high-quality fabric of towel, and a simple bathtub tray to create a spa-like atmosphere.

Photographer: Tom Ferguson

10. The Cliffside House by LaRue Architects

The last inspiration for a serene spa-like bathroom retreat comes from The Cliffside House by LaRue Architects. This family home not only creates a spa-like feel in its bathroom but also a glamorous look. The black freestanding bathtub with a luxury bathtub side table are elements that make the room comfortable and luxurious.

Photographer: Casey Dunn