Spa days reduce stress and create a sense of calm and relaxation. While it is great to be pampered in a professional spa, you can create a similar experience in the privacy of your own garden without breaking the bank. Read on to find out how to transform your garden into a haven of relaxation.
Assess Your Needs and Budget
Your perfect setup will depend on your budget and the number of people who will be using it at any one time. Most importantly, think about what you would like to have in your garden. For some people it might be a garden sauna, swimming pool or hot tub.
But your perfect spa day might be as simple as sitting on a lounger, putting on a face mask and sipping a refreshing drink while listening to relaxing music. Therefore, comfortable seating, a fridge, and Bluetooth speakers could also be the perfect spa kit for you.
Choose a Location
To use your outdoor spa in all weathers, you should ideally place it under a roof. A pergola or gazebo can provide shelter for a hot tub or daybed from the rain and sun. You could also install an outdoor kitchen with a bar where you can enjoy a drink alone or with friends.
If you have plenty of space, consider building a log cabin or summer house. Even in winter, they provide a cosy space for meditation, beauty treatments or just relaxing in the privacy of your own garden room. Log cabins can also be used as home offices, guest rooms and lounges.
There are also sauna cabins with benches and even shower rooms. Some have decks or porches that can be used for hot tubs. When placing a hot tub on a patio, always consider its weight, including the water. Garden saunas are on the more expensive side, but if you visit a public sauna regularly, buying a sauna could end up being cheaper than your spa membership.
One of the easiest ways to get your very own garden spa is by opting for a prefab wooden garden house, which can also be a perfect DIY project. Curious about the options available? Have a look at the wide range of prefab summer houses available here.
Consider Utilities and Insulation
Before choosing a log cabin or summer house, consider the requirements it will have to meet. Lighting needs electricity, and a kitchen or bathroom will need a water connection.
If you want to use your log cabin in winter, select a high quality, well insulated log cabin. This will reduce heating costs and make the log cabin a good investment that will add value to your home.
Create a Relaxing Atmosphere
To make your log cabin a relaxing space, use soft lighting and soothing colours, or showcase the natural wood of your log cabin. Soft towels, bathrobes, and slippers add a holiday feel, while houseplants connect the cabin to the outdoors.
Screens and hedges around your log cabin provide privacy, water features or wind chimes create relaxing sounds and plants such as honeysuckle, rosemary, and lavender add fragrance and visual appeal.
