Maybe you have a great big lovely bathroom — lucky you! I have a relatively small, narrow bathroom. That doesn’t mean I don’t have a few tips up my sleeve to make that bathroom feel like time spent in a Spa.
I’m linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I’m sharing 5 ways to make your bathroom feel like a spa (even if it’s old and small!).
1: Play some spa-like music
All you need for this is your phone, but you could also put a bluetooth speaker in there. If you’re in there while others are sleeping, you might want to grab some headphones. I like to take some tea in there with me. Warm beverages are so soothing.
2: Diffuse some essential oils
No diffuser? No problem! Just put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball. I don’t have a lot of space (or plugs) so I use my travel diffuser — it can be used without plugging in for a few hours (it’s chargeable via USB).
3: Light some candles or use some flameless tea lights
Mood lighting! There are even Himalyan salt tea light holders. One of these days I plan to buy some!
4: Invest in a towel warmer
I’ve talked about how much I love my towel warmer a few times on the blog. Even when it’s not Winter, there’s just something about warm towels that feels so comforting.
5: Throw a shower steamer or bath bomb in there
I have used shower steamers, and it’s really lovely. Unfortunately we also have horrible plumbing that seems to clog on the regular, so I’m really, really careful about what I put in there. Hence the EO diffuser.
6: Throw a plant or two in there
Bonus Tip! My bathroom doesn’t get a whole lot of light, but some plants enjoy low light and high humidity. Or try an air plant — I’ve never actually had one, but they’re supposedly extremely easy.
Final Thoughts
It’s very easy to turn your bathroom into a haven, even if it’s quite small. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Consider time spent in the shower or bath to be the start of your recovery post-run.
I’ve been doing a lot of self massage in my bathroom — it took me a while to think about adding in the diffuser and the music, but it is very soothing.
Do you have a great bathroom, or a small, old bathroom like mine?
What do you have in your bathroom that makes it a peaceful space to be in?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
We have two large bathrooms and one small. Unfortunately I don’t spend as much time in mine as I’d like. Just a rushed shower everyday.
This is a great reminder to get back into long relaxing baths. With a glass of wine and some candles. And use our outdoor hot tub. That’s my favorite place after a long run. I could use it during the week too.
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I would probably never take care of a hot tub even if we had one. My SIL had one that she used to use fairly frequently, not sure if she still does.
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Takes very little care. Just add chemicals after each use. My hubby empties like once a year and refills it. It has a cover so stays clean. Best purchase ever. For an athlete. Though I’d like an indoor one too. If we ever redo the other bathroom.
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It doesn’t have to be cleaned at all? Doesn’t really matter, I don’t see us buying one. Ironic since we live behind the spa store!
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I have a decent-sized bathroom, but don’t spend much relaxing time in there. I’ve never been much of a bath person, but I should take more time to indulge in that. We have our towel holder/stand right above an air vent, so the towels are nice & toasty in the winter months.
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We have a radiator basically on the floor in our bathroom — the TP gets toasty, LOL — but that can feel nice in the Winter!
We had a much nicer bathroom in our house in Austin. But this was supposed to be a temporary assignment. We might actually end up tying the amount of time we lived in Austin.
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I love the shower balls and the candles always. Epsom salts are nice too. I am all for a long shower and a little pampering
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I pretty much stopped using candles a long time ago due to pets. But they are definitely soothing!
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Both our bathrooms are old and small, ugh. This is a great reminder that I COULD make them better than they are. And, now I want a cat toilet paper holder!
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The cat toilet paper holder was a very long-ago purchase. This is its second home. I still do love it!
Our house is from the late 70s. And I’m quite sure the bathrooms have never been updated. We had 2 really nice bathrooms in our house in Austin! I swear new construction is the way to go.
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I have a small bathroom and rarely use it for anything else. 🙂 I don’t like baths but have taken a few iced baths after running long miles. I like the idea of a towel warmer and the diffuser.
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I don’t take baths either. At least not in my own bathtub, LOL! I highly recommend a towel warmer — it feels really nice to warm my clothes on that, too.
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I am going to look for your other post because I think you added the link there. Which diffuser do you have?
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I’m not much of a bath person but love a long hot shower and some pampering. I really should look into one of those towel warmers!
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I do like a bath, I just hate cleaning the bathtub! and our tub isn’t terribly deep, either.
I highly recommend a towel warmer!
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We remodeled our mast bath about four years ago and love the results. We painted it a spa blue color, and for me, adding orchids (even though they’re fake) made it feel like a true spa. What is it about orchids? I’m intrigued by the Himalyan salt lights. I need to look into those.
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That’s great that you now love your bathroom! It’ just never been a priority for us, since this was a temporary assignment. Even though we’ve lived here 13 years now, we expect to move sometimes within the next 5 years.
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