The Ultimate DIY Guide for Your Own Tranquil Spa Oasis

You try to eat well and exercise daily, but do you take time for regular self-care? If not, now is a great time to prioritize your health and wellness. Taking time out of your day to recharge isn’t a luxury—it’s necessary!

In this article, we uncover five tips for creating your own tranquil spa oasis at home. Here’s your ultimate DIY guide.

While many people may think a trip to the spa is their best chance to escape ordinary life and unplug, we have another suggestion. Going to a spa is time-consuming and expensive. And it’s definitely not something you can do every day.

That’s why we turn to a hot tub. Not only does it feel amazing, offer a great massage, and help you sleep better, but you can do it every day from the comfort of your own backyard.

You can create your own “spa” at home with all the rejuvenating benefits and none of the ongoing expenses and travel hassle. You can transform your home into the perfect wellness retreat, and here’s how.

Choose a Relaxing Color Palette

What do you think of when you think of a spa retreat? Do you think of soothing shades of blue and green? Or is your preference for calming neutral tones like cream or sand? Is it an impressionist painting, a floral garden, or a garden of green?

Choosing the right colors is the best way to set the ambiance of your retreat space.

This may mean bringing in furniture, privacy panels, and live plants to create a spa-like atmosphere around your hot tub. Like in the photo above, it can also be an extension of the inside of your home. Here are some ideas:

Neutral shades are restful. Perhaps the outside of your home is the backdrop, and you choose sandy beige, cream, or even light gray. You can also bring these neutral colors in through chair and sofa cushions, patio furniture, accessories, and planters. This aesthetic is often seen as sophisticated and calming.
Complement your outdoor space and your garden with natural shades of pink, peach, and yellow. They can play up your neutral color scheme and tie in with your garden as well.
Choose from nature. Shades of green, from soft to verdant, blend beautifully with the outdoors. You can even bring in some blue to enhance the tranquil feeling of your hot tub water. Add pottery, outdoor rugs, cushions, throws, and even artwork.

For a relaxing spa environment, try to stay away from bright, bold colors, as they can be distracting. Stick with muted tones that blend into the environment around your hot tub.

Add Lighting for Ambiance

Lighting is one of the best (and easiest) ways to add ambiance to your outdoor spa retreat. Soft, warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere at night.

Consider adding several sources of light. In the photo above, you’ll notice a firepit, hanging lights, and outdoor sconces. They all work together to create a cozy, warm space that also invites a little romance into the scene.

You can also add dimmers to adjust the level of illumination.

Candles and lanterns are also another way to create ambiance and a special feeling.

Relaxation and wellness are enhanced with the beauty of sparkling lights.

Create a Relaxing Playlist

Music is what memories are made of, and the most curated playlists can create a tranquil spot for relaxing and conversation with friends and family.

Whatever your music choice, consider creating your playlist to help you relax, stretch, rejuvenate, or meditate.

When choosing a sound system, look for high-quality speakers you can position for an immersive experience. Place your speakers about ten feet off the ground and no more than 20 feet apart.

Make sure to choose a weather-resistant option. Place your speakers under the eaves of your house, against a wall that blocks the prevailing wind, or in a sheltered space like a gazebo.

Create your own playlist from your favorite tunes, or use this relaxing playlist our own Hot Spring Spas created. This is ultimately your retreat, so choose what works for you!

Add Scent to Your Tranquil Spa Oasis

Smell has the power to transform your memories and take you instantly back to a great time in your life. That’s why we encourage you to make aromatherapy a part of your tranquil spa oasis at home. Scents also have the power to soothe and energize. Choose your scents based on what appeals to you. Here are a few suggestions:

Spa scents – we have many options available in our stores. These aromatherapy scents are made for hot tubs and bathtubs and have the power to transform your experience.
Candles not only add ambiance, but they can add a nice smell. In the height of summer, they can also repel mosquitoes! Set these near seating areas or your hot tub for the best ambiance.
Fragrant plants can also transform your outdoor retreat. Consider honeysuckle, rose, and jasmine.

One of our favorite smells is lavender, and you can bring it into your tranquil spa oasis with any of the above suggestions.

Set the Tone with a Hot Tub

Your ultimate tranquil spa oasis, of course, begins with a hot tub. Having a hot tub at home provides entertainment, connection with friends and family, and a whole host of wellness benefits. From hydrotherapy to the ultimate massage, you will enjoy all of these health and wellness benefits.

Stress Relief: After a hectic day, unplug from screens and devices and immerse yourself in the warm water of a hot tub. The massaging jets act as the ultimate stress reliever, lessening stiffness and relaxing sore muscles.
Pain Relief: Hot water and hydrotherapy can help ease muscle soreness and temporarily relieve arthritis symptoms and back pain.
Improved Circulation: The heat of a hot tub helps dilate blood vessels, promoting better blood flow and allowing your body to function more efficiently.
Better Sleep: Soaking before bed can improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation and raising body temperature. When you exit the hot tub, your body temperature drops, which signals the body that it’s time to sleep.
Enhanced Flexibility & Mobility: Warm water can help loosen joints and muscles, improving flexibility.
Mental Well-Being: The sound of the water, combined with the warmth and massaging jets, can help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Beat the Winter Blues: Winter’s long, gray days can take a toll on your mood. Fortunately, spending time in a warm hot tub can be a much-needed mood booster when the temperature drops.

When selecting the right hot tub for your home, consider your budget, space, and desired features (including the number of seats). Fiesta hot tubs come in various sizes, shapes, and price points.

Put Your Hot Tub in the Right Place

To ensure you use your hot tub daily, you want to pick the perfect spot for it. Make sure it’s easily accessible from your backdoor and in all kinds of weather. You don’t want it so far away from the door that you freeze walking to it during the winter. Here are some tips:

Find the ideal soaking spot: Look for a sheltered area that provides some privacy. It should be close enough to your home that you don’t feel exposed. Position it in a way that allows you to enjoy your favorite view or gaze up at the stars. Surround your hot tub with an enclosure, or add plants and shrubs to enhance the space.
Use your hot tub regularly: Consistency is key. Aim for regular sessions, ideally 15-30 minutes each time.
Find your optimum hot tub temperature: For the best therapeutic effects, keep the water temperature between 100°F and 104°F.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water before and after to stay hydrated. Adding fresh fruit to your water can add a hint of taste and elegance.
Take the opportunity to stretch: As the warm water helps to loosen joints and muscles, perform gentle stretches while in the hot tub to enhance muscle relaxation and flexibility.
Breathe: Practice deep breathing or meditation while soaking to enhance relaxation and mental well-being.
Keep your spa water clean: Keep the hot tub clean and well-maintained to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. For the softest, most natural-feeling water possible, with less hassle, ask your hot tub dealer about the benefits of a salt water hot tub.

Your Own Tranquil Spa Oasis

You can create your own personal spa retreat to suite your taste and your budget. Using this DIY guide will help you pick and choose to create a soothing atmosphere for a spa retreat you can use anytime, day or night.

This isn’t an indulgence. It’s an investment in your overall health and wellness. Your well-being is paramount, and a soothing hot tub soak is just what you need!

Don’t have a hot tub? Come see us today!