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Picture this. You come back home from a long day at work. You’re ready to unwind for the night. You step into your in-home jacuzzi and relax as the hot water and spa jets massage your body and take your stress away. Well, well! Doesn’t that just sound like a dream? You can make this dream a reality by fitting your home with a Spa Tub.
A spa tub allows you to soak into relaxing warm water and enjoy yourself from the comfort of your own home. The hot water creates an at-home steam sauna that helps clear your mind, skin and helps with overall blood circulation. Besides taking away your stress and tension, there are several other benefits of spa for your skin, mind and body. So what features can you expect from an at-home spa?
4 Most Sought-After Spa Features
Before we discuss different types of spas, let's talk about common features that make up a spa so you can decide what you need and don’t need. While features vary for different types of spas, here are a few features that you may consider:
1. Massaging Jets
Jets form an integral part of an in-home jacuzzi as the pressure of the jets help massage your body and further help in relieving tension. While most hot tubs offer this feature, you must consider how many jets the tub has and whether you can control this pressure.
2. Spa Lights
A great way to set the mood during your spa time is through spa lights. While many in-home jacuzzis offer spa lights, some even come with added features that allow you to change the light and its intensity.
3. In-built Speakers
Imagine soaking in a hot tub and listening to soothing music. It doesn’t get any better than that. However, bringing your precious electronics near water can be risky. A few hot tub models come with in-built speakers so you don’t need to worry about damaging your own. So this feature might be something to consider while purchasing a tub.
4. Filtration System
Using hot tubs regularly with hard water can damage not only your tub but can also be hard on the skin and your swimsuits. If you are keen on ensuring longevity and maintaining the tub but don’t have a soft water filtration system at home, you may consider buying one that comes with a pre-built filtration system. This way, you can ensure the longevity of your hot tub along with ensuring your skin and clothes stay safe.
4 Types of Spas To Help You Unwind
Now that you know what to expect from your hot tub, it’s time to consider the type of spa you’d like to purchase for your home. There are several different spa designs that will help you destress and unwind. Whether you’re looking for something outdoor that you can use as a group or something more intimate just for you and your partner, there are many different types of spas, fitted with different features you should consider while making your big purchase. Here are a few types of spas to consider, so you can pamper yourself with an at-home spa day!
1. Swim Spa
If you’re looking for a space to not only unwind but to also exercise in, then a swim spa is the one for you. These types of spas are long and usually built into a deck. While they might be on the pricier side, they are a great style if you always wanted a swimming pool in your home.
2. Portable Spa
If you are looking for a vast variety of in-home jacuzzis to choose from to meet all your specific needs, a portable spa might be your best bet. These types of spas fit perfectly into any home and come with a huge range of features to choose from. They also tend to be less expensive than swim spas, in-ground spas and custom-built ones. While portable might make these tubs sound cheap and light-weight, these spas can actually be luxurious and heavy-duty. You can also install this hot tub outside to build your very own outdoor bathroom and feel close to nature.
3. In-ground Spa
In-ground spas are usually built alongside a swimming pool and it is usually put in place while constructing/remodelling the home. These spas are usually custom-made, allowing you a vast variety of options and styles to choose from to fit your home. However, this means they tend to be much more expensive than a traditional, portable hot tub and requires pre-planning before construction.
4. Wooden Spas
Wooden hot tubs were the first type of commercial hot tubs, made over 60 years ago. They were traditionally heated using coal but nowadays, you can find wooden hot tubs that run on electricity, gas or a combination of the two.
While these types may not seem practical for this day and age, they add a rustic feel to your home and have their own charm. The steam generated also makes for a satisfying at-home steam sauna experience for the ultimate at-home spa day. Wooden hot tubs are very aesthetically pleasing and depending on the wood used, they can also be great for aromatherapy. Here are a few tips on how to create an at-home spa day with bathroom aromatherapies.
Owning a spa at home is the ultimate luxury to relax and unwind. Whether you choose a rustic wooden spa or a futuristic swim spa, they all serve the same purpose- to help you de-stress. While at-home spas may seem expensive, there are plenty of options in the market to fit every kind of budget. So now that you know which types of spas are best for your home, which one are you going to choose? Check out Jaquars’ line of premium hot tubs that ensure you can have the perfect at-home spa day experience.