Replicate Property Brothers' Bathroom Design For Vacation Spa Luxury At Home

Spas have become synonymous with wellness. They give us a sanctuary where we can take the time to nurture ourselves and indulge in that sense of well-being provided by our favorite luxury resort vacations. So when the Property Brothers showcased a remodel project they'd completed for Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Marcie on their Instagram, the stunning, spa-like bathroom inspired many home designers to take on the challenge and create wellness sanctuaries in their own homes. Whether or not an entire remodel is in your budget, you can still use a few thoughtful design elements to make your bathroom feel like a spa. 

What makes this spa-inspired space special is the details. The room is positively flooded with light, and pops of greenery create a sense of serenity and well-being. Vertical white subway tile keeps the space looking clean, while natural wood elements and neutral decor details soften the aesthetic. To execute this upgrade in your home — and if a remodel project is accessible for you — consider starting by trading out your tub-and-shower combo for a glass-walled, walk-in shower and freestanding tub. The glass shower surround will allow all that healing light to keep moving through your space, and nothing says "relax" like an elegant tub that isn't closed in by a shower curtain and walls. These more major renovations will have a dramatic impact on the feel of your bathroom, but attending to the little details will take it from functional to fabulous.

To decorate your bathroom like a wellness retreat, start by decluttering and reorganizing. Get rid of that quarter tube of sunscreen from your beach vacation five years ago — it doesn't need to be taking up space in your sanctuary. Then give your newly uncluttered space a good clean and consider organization solutions for what you have left. For instance, hooks and hanging baskets on the inside of your cabinet doors can give a home to little items like hair ties and makeup. Next, bring in the light. Consider ditching your bathroom curtains and instead, add privacy with window film that will flood the space with natural light. Or, consider decorating with mirrors for a design element that creates the illusion of more space.

Fill your brightly lit bathroom with natural elements like wood, wicker, and houseplants. Well-positioned greenery will create a sense of health, well-being, and tranquility in your spa space. In addition to a vase of flowers on the table beside the tub, the Property Brothers elected to hang a spray of eucalyptus from the shower head. This transforms every wash into a eucalyptus steam experience to promote good feng shui and reduce stress. Consider changing out your soft accessories like towels and robes to cozy-textured, natural materials like linen or cotton. Finally, add a lovely scented candle or diffuser to the space, and you'll find yourself enjoying the sense of a mini-luxury-vacation spa treatment every time you visit your bathroom. Bonus: Your guests will too!