How to Set up a Shower Spa

Has the blissful experience you had at a spa lingered on so much in your memory that you now want to recreate it all at home? The good news is that you can actually set up your personal shower spa in less than half a day and allow yourself the luxury of a spa every morning -- a nice payoff for so little time and work. You do not need a major remodel for the purpose as you can simulate the spa experience with some simple tricks and at minimal cost.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Paint supplies, roller, pan, brush
• Shower head
• Portable tub whirlpool device
• Heated towel racks
• Screw driver
• Plants
• Bubble bath
• Bath salts
• Bath oils
• Lotion
• Loofah sponges
• Neck pillow
• Foot scrubber
• Towels
• Eye mask

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Instructions

• 1

  Pick a color that you find relaxing. Paint the bathroom to create a soothing backdrop for you home spa.

• 2

  Review shower head features, such as volume or pressure control. Purchase the one you prefer. Attach it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Most are simply unscrewing the existing shower head and screwing the new one on.

• 3

  Buy a portable tub whirlpool device. Attach suction cups to the tub. Plug in and adjust the flow of the bubbles when you take a bath.

• 4

  Choose appropriate heated towel racks for you bathroom. Set them up on the walls as instructed. Most of them are simple bracket attachments.

• 5

  Buy few plants that thrive in moist climates. Pot them into containers that coordinate to your color scheme. Keep the plants in a place where they are visible without coming in the way of your arrangement or activity.

• 6

  Go on a shopping spree and buy bubble bath, bath salts, bath oils and lotions with pleasing scents. Pick up loofah sponges, a neck pillow and foot scrubber. Buy a couple of extra large soft towels and an eye mask.