Winter escape THE ULTIMATE LUXE DIY SPA

A simple in-house makeover might be the best thing you do for yourself this chilly season

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When the cold sets in and the sky turns endlessly grey, it's natural to crave a little comfort and a bit of escapism.

The mornings are darker, the evenings shorter and somehow it all settles into your bones. But what if your great escape didn't involve a plane ticket or a credit card? What if the best kind of reset was waiting just down the hall? Think about it: your bathroom is where each day begins and ends. It's where you prepare to face the world and where you come to wash it off. With just a few thoughtful touches, like a plush new mat, a calming scent or softer light, the whole space can shift. What was once purely functional becomes a retreat: a cocoon, a mood-lifting haven and a little slice of holiday right at home.

Mindset shift

Turn your everyday wash-and-go routine into a ritual of self-care. Creating a space that encourages you to slow down, warm up and unwind isn't a luxury — it's a wellness essential!

Where to begin

First decide how you want the space to feel. Light and fresh? Cosy and cocooning? Botanical and serene or a touch more glamorous? Then layer in the details – a wooden stool, a linen robe and a candle that smells like a forest or a flower market. Add a woven basket for towels, swap plastic for ceramic and tuck some bath salts into a beautiful jar. The goal isn’t perfection – it’s creating a feeling. To help you discover your own calming retreat, we've rounded up five spa-inspired styles, each designed to transport you without leaving home.

Turn your bathroom into a space that lets you exhale. A room that transports you – if only for 20 quiet minutes – somewhere peaceful and entirely your own

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