How To Master The Art Of Bathscaping

Bathscaping is the trend for those who are happiest when having a restorative soak surrounded by scented candles and artfully-arranged bath linens. Ready to give your bathing routine a luxury upgrade? Here’s how…

Bathscaping: A Guide

Invest In A Bath Caddy

Also convenient as a perch for books, candles, newspapers and a glass of wine (or morning espresso), a caddy is the first building block for your bathscape. In between soaking, layer it up with favourite bath oils, face towels, scented tealights or vintage glass bottles to keep your look fresh and stylish.

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Choose Your Scent

Scented candles are the new status symbol. Depending on what time of the day you like to soak, you should choose different scent to enhance your mood. Lemon, grapefruit, rosemary, eucalyptus, ginger and mint are perfect for a Monday morning pick me up, while jasmine, lavender, frankincense, bergamot, geranium and vetiver will help you to wind down at the end of a long week.

Decorative Accents

Avoid over-cluttering, but a few minimal decorative accents (think sprigs of greenery in a bottle on the corner of your tub, or patterned pots and glass jars to store cotton pads) create an on-trend eclectic, layered feel. Vintage sellers are the perfect place to find unusual pieces to layer into your scheme – or get on board with the Pinterest trend of re-using empties from your favourite candles as displayed storage.

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Bath Oils & Lotions

When you’ve spent a small fortune on your skin, bath and bodycare lineup, why hide it away in the cupboard? A good bathscape is all about the products you love to use and look at – whether it’s a favourite aromatherapy bath oil, perfume bottle containing the lingering remnant of your daily scent, or the most indulgent step of your skincare routine. Personalise surfaces of your bathscape with your most beloved (and prettiest) oils, bottles, tinctures, salts and sprays – and get a little extra enjoyment from them as a bonus at the same time.

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