Spa-Like Bathrooms Are Trending—and Achievable on a Budget

Nothing beats a day at the spa with invigorating scents, serene music, and, of course, lots of pampering. After a stressful day, wouldn’t it be wonderful to replicate a spa experience in the comfort of your own home, like a long bath in a soaking tub? Creating a cozy, spa-like atmosphere at home is easier than you would think, even on a budget. This guide will show you how to transform your bathroom into a serene spa retreat that promotes relaxation, healing, and warmth to help you feel happier and healthier with home spa products for under $50.

Rain shower heads create a spa-like feel through their wide, gentle, and even water distribution, mimicking natural rainfall for a soothing, full-body experience that promotes relaxation. The Dream Spa rain shower head includes a handheld shower head with a 5-foot stainless steel hose, offering the best of both worlds for a spa-like shower. This entire model—both the shower head and the handheld option—can be mounted overhead to offer a higher-pressure spray and waterfall option. It is made with ABS plastic and covered with a chrome finish, and offers multiple spray settings.

What our tester says: “We easily mounted it on the existing arm without the use of tools, and a solid brass ball joint nut allows for easy angle adjustments. It also includes a suction-cup mount for those who prefer to hang the handheld fixture on the wall.” —Kristen Mosier, Contributing Writer & Product Tester

If you’re planning to enjoy an at-home facial, then this compact towel warmer is a great tool to have. The Mibihibi personal towel steamer and warmer measures only 10.7 inches long by 10.7 inches wide by 9.5 inches high, and weighs just 2.55 pounds, making it perfect for countertop use. Though it’s not big enough to heat bath towels and it only holds about 10 washcloths, it’s still an excellent product for a home spa. It is equipped with an auto-off timer for safety and shuts itself off after 60 minutes.

What our tester says: “After unboxing this warmer, we quickly assembled it by placing the towel cabinet on top of the heating system per the directions. Next, we added water to the max-fill line and dampened our towels. Finally, we plugged it in and waited the recommended 10 minutes for it to heat up. The towels got extremely hot—most likely too hot for many users. We recommend letting the towels sit to cool or using tongs.” —Kristen Mosier, Contributing Writer & Product Tester

To enjoy your home spa, of course you’ll need plush towels. Rated as a best seller on Amazon with more than 47,000 reviews, this six-piece Turkish towel set includes two bath towels (27 inches wide by 54 inches long), two hand towels (16 inches by 28 inches), and two washcloths (13 inches square). These luxuriously soft and thick towels are made from 100 percent ring-spun cotton with 600 grams per square meter (GSM) weight and have a double-stitched hem for long durability. They are especially absorbent and available in a wide range of colors.

Step out of the shower or tub to feel extreme comfort on the soles of your feet with this Genteele Memory Foam Bath Mat. Available in a wide array of sizes and colors to complement any decor, this bath mat is exceptionally soft and supportive. It is also designed to efficiently absorb water and to dry quickly, keeping your floor safe and clean while preventing moisture buildup. It also has a secure, nonslip backing material to keep the mat in place.

Drift into serenity with this luxury bath pillow by Ozyalo. It will support your head, neck, and back as you relax in your tub. This pillow is ergonomically designed with thick padding to offer maximum comfort, and it’s made to fit most tubs. The pillow’s design includes upgraded breathable 4D air-mesh material, which allows constant airflow so it dries very quickly. The nonslip suction cups provide stability and keep it in place. It is machine washable and comes with a mesh bag for easy laundering.

Keep a scented candle, book, drink, washcloth, and other essentials in reach with this Premium Bamboo Bathtub Tray Caddy by Banlilu. Made from sustainable premium quality bamboo and coated with a protective layer of lacquer, this tray table is both waterproof and sturdy. It also has silicone grips so it’s slip-resistant. The tray can even expand from 27.5 inches to 35.4 inches to fit various tub sizes and hold more items.

Listen to some soothing sounds with a convenient waterproof shower speaker. The Insmy C12 IPX7 Waterproof Shower Bluetooth Speaker is small, lightweight, and portable so you can easily move it around your bathroom or home. The HD design cuts out background noise so you can enjoy loud, solid wireless sound. Thanks to dual opposing passive radiators, it pumps out sound while keeping vibration to minimum. The 1200 milliampere-hour (mAh) rechargeable battery lets you enjoy up to 12 hours of playtime, and recharges with a USB cable. The Bluetooth 5.3 technology provides a stable wireless connection and is easy to pair with devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, and audiobooks.

Pamper yourself with this top-selling foot spa by Homedics. Sit back and treat your feet to some warm, cozy bubbles. The massage water jets and raised nodes will gently massage your feet. This unit is designed with a convenient toe-touch control that allows you to turn it on and off without getting your hands wet. It also has an integrated splash guard that helps prevent splashing and spills, so you can keep your bathroom floor clean and dry. There’s even a removable pumice stone to keep your feet as smooth and possible.

It won’t feel like a spa without a plush bath robe. The Pavilia Premium Women’s Plush Soft Robe provides comfort at an affordable price. It is soft, lightweight, and durable. Made of 100 percent premium microfiber polyester, this long shaggy robe comes with a waist strap that you can adjust for a perfect fit and two side pockets to keep all your essentials handy. It’s available in multiple sizes and colors.

Keep all your spa supplies organized with the Solejazz Slim Storage Cart. Measuring just 4.76 inches wide, this cart will fit into most skinny storage spots in any bathroom. Though it’s super slim, four shelves offer plenty of storage in a small footprint. And, since it’s a cart, it rolls easily around your bathroom wherever you need it. This storage cart has more than 24,000 reviews on Amazon, with many reviewers appreciating how easy it is to tuck out of the way in cramped bathrooms.