This article was written by KitchenBathDesign.com. Photo caption: This bath by Armina Kasprowicz of Armina Interiors, which took home Bronze in the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards Best Bath Over $125,000, features a luxurious tub with a heated backrest. Photo: Martin Vecchio Photography
The end of December has left many folks longing for the peace of PTO and long holiday weekends, especially those who eschewed dry turkey and dinner table drama in favor of some much-needed “me” time at a resort or spa. Even at the best of times, life is stressful and chaotic – and increasingly, people are looking for ways to recreate rejuvenating vacation experiences in their homes. Kitchen and bath designers have almost certainly heard bathrooms described as “spa-like” ad nauseam, but some clients are taking it even further. From chromatherapy and aromatherapy to luxuriant indoor saunas, clients have their sights set on making their everyday lives a bit more vacation-like.
Some trends in home spa amenities:
- More than just steam, indoor saunas boast holistic experiences including light, sound, WiFi and more.
- Showerheads offering both luxury aesthetics and indulgent experiences transform showering from a task into a self-care opportunity.
- Homeowners can enjoy the wellness benefits of ice baths and other temperature therapies with specialized and all-in-one tubs.
- Not all spa amenities are space-consuming or ostentatious – smaller, thoughtful touches such as towel warmers or tubs with heated backrests can also make all the differenced to the user.