Home Spas For Relaxation All Year Round

Home spas are well known for relieving aches and pains and providing health benefits in the comfort of your own home. While you can install a hot tub indoors or outdoors, having an indoor hot tub enhances privacy, eliminates the problem of outdoor dirt, leaves and debris, and allows you to create an elegant setting in your bathroom. It makes a wonderful focal point for your bathroom remodeling project. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can add a surround sound system or remote-control TV or upgrade your flooring, fixtures and cabinetry to create the perfect home getaway. Learn more about the benefits of hot tubs in this Jacuzzi video:

While the tub is the key component of home spas, the type of tub you choose will reflect your personal preferences and style. Possibilities include a whirlpool tub or a deep soaking tub. Whirlpool tubs use water jets and/or air jets and come in several design configurations:

• Alcove or recessed tubs interface with three walls and have a finished side called the apron. This configuration is economical and can often accommodate a shower.
• Corner hot tubs provide a more perfect feel and are a good solution for a small bathroom. They can have two or three finished sides and may feature rounded edges.
• Platform or drop-in tubs are placed in their own platform and is an ideal configuration for larger two-person whirlpools. This style allows more flexible design and placement possibilities but does require more carpentry work.

There are a number of options that can be added to home spas to enhance relaxation, convenience and safety. A waterproof pillow will remove strain from off your neck. Installing a stereo system and flat-screen television allows you to watch your favorite shows and movies. Chromatherapy is a new trend in home spas; it uses an array of lights to help you de-stress or set a romantic mood. You can also use aromatherapy salts and oils if your whirlpool has air jets; they are not recommended for tubs with water jets as the openings are smaller and more susceptible to residue build-up.

A heater will keep water warmer longer, so if you like to soak in a tub for a long time,buy a whirlpool with a built-in heater. To make washing your hair or rinsing off easier, add a handheld shower. Buying a whirlpool with a slip-resistant floor will help prevent accidents.

With all of the colors, sizes and styles of hot tubs available, you can find a model to fit your bathroom and your budget and become one of the many homeowners who enjoy the comforts of home spas.