Enjoy a home day spa experience for under $16

Budget items, fluffy bathrobes and natural-inspired accessories will help create a day spa experience in the comfort of your own bathroom.

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We all know that the cost of living is steep and finances may be tight, but that shouldn’t prevent us from enjoying life’s little luxuries.

Spending the day at an opulent (and expensive) day spa may be out of the question, but transforming your bathroom into a personal day spa is not. It is a convenient and budget-friendly method to unwind after a long day.

Setting up a home spa doesn’t demand extravagant equipment or costly products. Basic items like fragrant candles, bath oils, and calming music can work wonders in recreating a spa-like ambience, and incorporating practical items like a $16 Turbie Twist Hair Towel will enhance the overall experience.

Jumping out of the tub with wet hair and wrapping a heavy towel around your head is the exact antithesis of a relaxing vibe putting pressure on your neck.

Marko Krndija, Spotlight buyer – Bath and Kids, says these towels are made from highly absorbent materials that are designed to efficiently absorb excess moisture from your hair and help to reduce drying time and feature a secure closure such as a loop or an elastic band to help you to wrap your hair securely and keep it in place.

“They are also softer and gentler on the hair,” he says. “They are generally lightweight and less bulky in comparison to regular towels which makes them more comfortable to wear.”

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Secondly, stepping out of a relaxing tub requires one other essential item – a fluffy bathrobe.

Much like a warm hug, the bathrobe provides a cosy and comfortable layer to wrap yourself in after a spa treatment at home. In this chilly weather, it also helps to retain body heat to extend the feeling of relaxation.

Of course, a plush bathrobe can also enhance the overall spa experience, making you feel pampered and indulged. It adds a touch of refinement to your relaxation time, helping you to fully immerse yourself in the home spa ambience.

So what makes a good bathrobe? According to Marko, an absorbent fabric should be fore of mind when shopping for one.

“Choose materials that are soft, absorbent and cosy against the skin. A good bathrobe should have a comfortable and relaxed fit and not feel too tight or restrictive.”

He recommends the $50 Koo Bath Robe which is made from a soft polyester material. Available in two sizes and three colours, this soft robe oozes comfort.

Keep cosy and warm after a long hot bath or shower in the KOO Bathrobe.

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Don’t even think about starting your home spa experience without a bath caddy. It’s time to lay back in that tub and relax, and there’s nothing relaxing (or more annoying) than having to get up and get your book, or fetch a glass of wine when you’re neck deep in suds.

Stock your caddy with your favourite items while the water is running to ensure a hassle-free bathing experience.

To help create a soothing space, Marko also suggests incorporating natural elements into the bathroom.

“Add some potted plants that thrive in the humid environment of a bathroom and choose towels, bath mats and shower curtains made from natural fibres like cotton or bamboo.

“These materials feel soft and luxurious while adding an organic touch to the space.”

To that end, he says the $70 Koo Bamboo Bath Caddy is an obvious choice.

Not only is it a convenient surface to hold various items while you relax, but its natural bamboo finish will soften the look of a cold, tiled bathroom.

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While you’re in an indulgent mood, wrap up the home spa experience with luxuriant towels, priced from as little as $25. Crafted from 600gsm cotton fibres, the Koo Elite Luxury Comfort Towel Collection is soft to the touch, and highly-absorbent, making it perfect for drying off. Engineered to withstand years of use, the KOO Elite Lux Comfort Towel collection maintains its plushness and absorbency over time, promising long-lasting durability.

Finally, Marko says the home spa experience is so easy to achieve on a budget and can be personalised to your exact specifications.

“Don’t underestimate the small things, Make your own scented candles using inexpensive materials like soy wax, essential oils and recycled containers. Use empty glass jars to store and display items like bath salts, cotton balls or bath bombs and create your own body scrubs using ingredients from your pantry such as sugar, salt, honey or coconut oil.”

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