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Who needs a trip to a boutique hotel when you can enjoy spa-style pampering in the comfort of your own home?

While many of us dream of a day at a luxury spa to pamper ourselves and take a break from the stresses of daily life, it’s not always possible to spare the time. However, it’s easier than you might think to create an indulgent bathing experience at home. As there are now ranges that echo the glamour of a stay in a boutique hotel, achieving the look in your own home is easier than ever before.

RELAXING BOUDOIR If you’re after real decadence, take a leaf out of the five-star hotels’ book and put the bath in your bedroom. The environment in a bedroom helps to create a softer, more sensual feeling for bathing but make sure that your room is up to it first. Adding new plumbing can be costly but if your bedroom already has an en-suite or is located next door to a main bathroom it should be a relatively easy job for a plumber. THE TUB’S THE STAR Pick a bath that’s truly covetable – there is a host of freestanding roll-top baths in a multitude of materials to suit any space and budget. For a truly sculptural look, opt for a bâteau- or slipper-shaped tub. Create a statement by setting your freestanding bath in the centre of the room. If that’s not possible, putting it on a raised platform or sinking it into the floor will make it a stand-out feature.

DO THE DOUBLE Jostling for the bathroom – particularly during the morning rush, when everyone is getting ready for work and school

– is no fun, so take inspiration from hotels that have double his-andhers-style washbasins. If you have the space, install two separate vanity units; if not, create one to your own design using two countertop basins on a single vanity unit. For an extra hit of glamour, use classic French renaissance designs and place elegantly framed mirrors above them. KEEP IT CLEAN Bathroom clutter – bottles of shampoo, children’s toys and cleaning materials – can definitely spoil a relaxing soak. Keep it hidden by storing it away in elegant fitted furniture. Not only will this keep things out of sight, but it can also help to conceal unsightly pipework.

Introducing textured finishes will provide added interest, while using gloss finishes and designs without handles will further space” enhance the sense of

The recent emergence of boutique hotel chic in the home has helped to break down barriers – figuratively and literally – between the bedroom and bathroom” the

The demand for hotel-style suites is driving the latest bathroom trends, such as stylish shower enclosures

▼ CURTAIN UP SCREEN THE BATHROOM AREA WITH ELEGANTLY DRAPED CURTAINS THAT MATCH THE BEDLINEN FOR MOVIE-STAR HOTEL STYLE. Bath; Betteart washbasin; Bettefloor shower tray, all Bette

ON THE TILES A PATTERNED FLOOR CREATES THE PERFECT BASE FOR DISPLAYING A TWO-ENDED TUB. PAIR WITH A FREESTANDING BATH TAP AND PULL UP A COMFY CHAIR WHILE THE WATER IS RUNNING. Barcelona bath designed by Shayelyn Woodbery, Victoria + Albert Baths

NATURAL STYLE FOR LUXURIOUS, OLD-WORLD GLAMOUR, PAIR LOTS OF MARBLE WITH A CENTRAL ROLL-TOPPED BATH. Leighton freestanding bath; Marlborough washbasin sets; Venerable loo; Marlborough bath-shower mixer; Marlborough standpipes; Classical square mirrors, all Thomas Crapper

MAKING SHAPES CREATE A RAISED AREA FOR A WALK-IN SHOWER. Pool Thermaform bath; panels, Bathstore

TAKE TWO STEP INTO THE WORLD OF HIS-AND-HERS SHOWERING. SEPARATE A LARGE WALK-IN SPACE WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS AND SCREENS. Twin shower wall, Merlyn Showering

RIGHT ANGLE MODERNISE YOUR BOUDOIR WITH AN OVAL BATH AND A SLEEK, WHITE VANITY UNIT. Bath; vanity unit, both Duravit Cape Cod range, West One Bathrooms

IN THE PINK FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES IN ROSE TONES GIVE ANY ROOM A SENSE OF OLD-STYLE ROMANCE. Crono sideboard; Mineralcast basin; mirror, all Burgbad