How to Plan and Build a Luxury Backyard Spa

After a tough day at work, you’ll be craving some luxurious self-care treatment from your favorite spa. Unfortunately, frequently going to a spa can cost you a lot of money. The best alternative you can do is to bring the spa to your home, and if you have a backyard, it could be a good option.

A luxury backyard spa doesn’t require a lot of space. Constructing and designing it also doesn’t have to break the bank. It all boils down to how you plan your luxury backyard spa, the essential equipment, and the spa treatment products you are going to use, alongside all other decorative elements.

If you build your luxury backyard spa, you can have a spa session alone or with family and friends anytime in the comfort of your home. To do this, consider these steps:

A plunge pool is one of the best pieces of equipment you can add to your luxury backyard spa. In the past, many resorted to building a massive pool, which only applies to properties with large backyard spaces. But to suit the smaller outdoor spaces, plunge pools became the new trend, which comes in different structures and sizes. Adding this to a smaller yard offers a splash of fun and relaxation for all your family and guests.

Because of its size, it’s appropriate to cool off, soak in a hot tub, and lounge in the pool with your family and friends without taking up too much backyard space. It is particularly useful during warmer or colder months or if you have had a long day at work and want to cool down. Also, if you have injuries from playing sports or exercises, plunge pools offer physical benefits for your muscles to recharge and rehabilitate.

Lighting, built-in stairs, jets, and water features can be added to plunge pools, just as they can to traditional pools. The primary difference is its maintenance since the smaller-sized pool requires fewer maintenance steps. As for the price, installing plunge pools is more cost-effective than building a massive pool in your backyard.

It’s not just the water that makes your spa experience complete. It’s the minor elements as well. Therefore, you can enhance your backyard spa by adding spa accessories. Consider adding these spa elements and accessories to elevate your experience:

Fluffy Towels and Bathrobes

If you’re a fan of the hotel spa, you probably could never forget how soft and plush their towels and robes are. Nothing beats the feeling of being wrapped up in luxurious fabric after soaking in the water. Thus, you should invest in high-quality fiber materials for your robes and towels to mimic a hotel spa’s full experience. To keep these items clean and accessible, put them in your outdoor cabinet or storage area.

Diffuser With Scented Oil

When entering a spa, the first thing you’ll notice is the aromatic fragrance of essential oils. Thus, for your backyard spa, you can invest in a durable diffuser and dilute your favorite essential oil. Aromatherapy effectively relieves stress and uplifts the overall feel and vibe.

Beautiful plants are one of the best elements that complete the spa environment. That is why you’ll likely see flowers and container plants at a spa. There are also many landscape design ideas for your backyard spa.  If you have enough space in your backyard, place some potted plants in different areas to set the mood.

Not only do they make your home spa look luxurious, but the plants also purify the air, leaving you to breathe fresh air while lounging outside. Larger plants can also be used as privacy structures. Try to choose trees or shrubs that provide shade to your property so that passers-by won’t see anything from the outside.

While having a massage at a spa, you’ll hear some soothing sounds in the background. You can do the same for your luxury backyard spa. There are many options to choose from if you’ll check out a playlist with different relaxing music. You can even play Zen music with water sounds, which most spas use to set the atmosphere.

Music playing in the background are enough to mask traffic or neighbor noise. But, for the music to be heard in your backyard, it’s ideal to set up waterproof speakers that are suitable for outdoor use. Invest in a sturdy speaker system to complete the mood while having your spa experience.

Investing in these essential spa tools and equipment will help you build your luxury backyard spa. Once you’ve built it, you can invite your friends and family over so you can enjoy this experience altogether. Remember to go for high-quality plunge pools, incorporate spa designs and accessories, and play some background music to get the full spa experience in the comfort of your home.

Published in: Outdoors | Author: Lynn