A long soak has always been a great way to unwind at the end of a stressful day. So why not indulge in some special pampering, and spruce up your bathroom with a spa-inspired renovation?

While outdoor spas have long been popular in Australia, more and more Aussies are indulging in the luxury of a spa experience in the intimate setting of their private bathrooms.

While the scented candles, soft music and luxury products will help melt away the stresses of the daily grind, in reality it’s all about the spa bath.

There a number of different types of spa baths on the market, so choose a jet system which is as simple or as complex as you like. The hydro spa is the most intense, combining individual jets with a pump system that supplies the jets with water. There is a selection of type, pressure and strength in the jets, which results in different types of massage.

The jets in the hydro spa are also adjustable, which means that a couple can enjoy a neck and shoulder massage, or alternatively one person can reduce the intensity of the jets on one side for a subtle foot massage.

Sounds tempting?

Bathroom spa bath units come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from rectangle to oval and the ever-popular corner spa. There’s also a great diversity in styles, just as you’d expect from a bath-tub range, so you can incorporate a spa bath into whatever style of bathroom you fancy.

A bathroom spa bath is perfect for an intimate space and is often shared by couples. While property developers often install basic spa baths as part of a new bathroom design, home owners and renovators are able to select models that cater to their needs.

There’s no doubt that designing your bathroom in the style of a luxurious day spa will improve the resale value of your home, as well as allowing you the opportunity to relax in style at the end of a long day.

The best place to start your day spa journey? Test drive a number of different day spas to discover what takes your fancy, before talking to a spa-bath expert to find out how to best replicate the experience in your home.  Do you research online, and check out spa baths on Pinterest to help you decide on a style for your bathroom. Then, call an interior designer or a bathroom renovation expert, and start to plan your new, luxury bathroom.