Sufficient space for your spa
To take full advantage of this wellness area, the first criterion is to choose your location carefully. For this, it is necessary to benefit from a space of approximately 10 m² to be modulated according to the size of your spa while maintaining a sufficient circulation area nearby.
A view conducive to relaxation
Its primary function being relaxation, it is preferable to choose a space conducive to relaxation. Also make sure that the view you will enjoy is the best. It can be on your garden or other depending on the landscape around you.
An optimal location
The spa can be installed indoors, but also outdoors. In the latter case, the ideal is to find a place for it near the house, while making sure to be out of sight of neighbors or passers-by. Indeed, if you install it too far from the house, at the back of the garden, for example, you may sometimes have trouble finding the courage to go there and you will not benefit from it. not fully. The best solution is to install it near a French window, for example. So, it is an integral part of the house and even during the cold seasons you can enjoy it. However, if you do not want or cannot install your spa in such a way that you have direct access to it from your home, make sure you make the journey easier to reach it.
Protect your spa
It is preferable to install the spa in such a way as to protect the different sides as much as possible, and even if possible, all the sides. It can be sheltered by a wall, a low wall, etc. They can be existing or made to accommodate the spa. This way your spa will be protected from the cold. You can also make an enclosure with wood. In all cases, the steps allowing access to the spa must be visible and easily accessible. It may be helpful to use a guardrail and lighting. Also remember to install rubber mats, non-slip strips to ensure safety when entering and leaving the water.
Focus on greenery
To make this space even more conducive to relaxation, its primary vocation, you can also add a touch of greenery near the spa to create a natural feel. They can be trees, shrubs, or even plants that you are particularly fond of. You have the choice between installing only a few plants and installing a real plant barrier that will allow you to create your intimate space. More dense vegetation will bring an exotic look to your spa. To relax during your swim, you will then enjoy the scents of the plants, the reflections of the sun on the leaves, etc.
Don’t neglect the ground
To create a most pleasant spa area, it is essential to think about the ground. Indeed, when you leave the spa, you must have fun walking on it. In addition, on the aesthetic side, it will bring an additional touch to this space. You can choose to make a floor in exotic wood slats. If you install your spa on a concrete slab, it is possible to turn to a floor covering such as stone or a tile evoking this natural material.
A shelter for your spa
To enjoy your spa all year round, you can also install it in a sheltered space. This solution is very useful and allows you not to have to worry about the weather. This shelter will also have the advantage of creating a kind of cocoon conducive to relaxation. And, a significant advantage, you will also be sheltered from any prying eyes.
The theme for your spa
It is important to define the style in which you imagine your spa. What theme do you like? What is the decor that makes you dream? Once determined, you can put it forward. It can be a spa in an exotic style setting, a zen look, etc. You want your spa to fit into your garden so much that you hardly notice it or to make it the focal point of the garden? These elements, which are decisive in designing the layout of your spa area, obviously depend on your tastes and desires. Be sure to get a harmonious whole that will be the most beautiful effect.
A spa AND a swimming pool
If a swimming pool is already located on your land, you can install a spa next to it, this will allow you to switch from one to the other. You will then enjoy a complete bathroom space.
Decorative elements
As the spa area is a relaxation area, it is recommended not to overcrowd it visually. You can thus opt for some decorative elements, such as large lanterns, which will create a rather Zen atmosphere. It is also wise to have garden furniture nearby for moments of conviviality. This way, no problem to go from spa to garden furniture and when entertaining friends or family you are all together whatever activity you choose.
An underground, semi-underground or above-ground spa?
For the purchase of your spa, several options are available to you: inflatable spas, free-standing spas, in-ground or semi-in-ground spas. In the latter cases, they are built-in spas, which means that their location is final. They also involve the installation of a security system to avoid any risk of drowning. Regarding above-ground spas, their installation is easier and is not definitive. No security system is imposed, because the edge of the spa itself constitutes a protective barrier.