Having a spa in your home sounds like your wildest dreams just came true, right? Stepping onto the shiny marble floors, the prospect of resting after a long and tiring day under the shower is the most welcome idea. Many people look forward to it for good reason.
Steam bathrooms and luxury have become quite synonymous. Warm water helps you relax, just like a day at the spa. There are perks of bathing in steam, too. A steam bath is good for overall health.
Steam and Modern Indian Bathrooms
Here’s how steam ups the game of modern Indian bathrooms.
Bathrooms With Steam Unit
By definition, a steam bathroom is an enclosed space that gives out steam. These spaces have a lot of benefits.
The moist heat that is the signature of steam helps you relax. If there is pain in your body, the heat helps you get relief from that, too. The perspiration that is a result of steam helps the body get rid of waste.
A steam bath session improves circulation and helps heal acne and eczema.
An Upscale Shower Area
In many Indian households, it’s not uncommon to have smaller bathrooms, which doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve a spa-like makeover. Yes, sometimes they may lack sufficient space for a bathtub, but worry not, you can use the space for a shower enclosure.
Warm Lights
Yes, warm water is needed for a sauna steam room, especially where you take hot showers. The water is important, but so are the surroundings in their own way.
The lights don’t need to be overwhelming, just subtle and not too bright to be distracting. Look for lights that have a warm feel to them.
Customization
You choose what your bathroom looks like. And if you want your bathroom to have steam, then great. You can install faucets, showers, and/or bathtubs where you see fit.
Using a bath steamer is also a great way to have a sophisticated relaxation experience. You’re getting aroma and steam.
Having a steam unit in your bathroom is a matter of sophistication, and if you do have steam, you are sure to turn some heads.
Whirlpool Bathtubs
Of course, we couldn’t leave whirlpool bathtubs, could we? There’s something about getting lost in warm water in one of these bathtubs. And the jets in these bathtubs are so relaxing that they take you into a trance.
These bathtubs are the best way to feel rested. They’re so advanced that by just pressing a button, you can change the temperature. That is some luxury.
How to Plan a Steam Bathroom?
A steam room is the best place where you can burn off some stress. Here are some of the boxes you should tick before you get started:
Sauna Room or Steam Room
Despite sounding similar, the two terms have different meanings. Unlike a sauna room, which emits heat from heated rocks or an electric stove, a steam room emits heat from hot water. A sauna experience is dry, while a steam room experience is moist.
Ventilation
When we’re talking about steam, there has to be good ventilation. It’s better to install mechanical ventilation if you want a steam unit in your bathroom. So, it’s better not to overlook it.
Choosing the Materials for the Bathroom
Be it a steam bathroom or a sauna, the surface of the unit should be easy to clean. The drainage should be of high quality, and there should be no clogging. The surface should not be entirely flat so that water flows out without any problems.
Insulate the room properly to prevent heat loss. The appropriate height at which the steam outlet should be is 40cm.
Steam Generator
A steam generator can be bought or installed outside the steam room. The generator can be installed on a floor above or below. Professionals can take care of the installation.
Size and Design of the Steam Room
Place the steam inlet based on the way the room is set up. Smaller rooms will help you save more energy, and they will heat up the fastest, and vice versa for bigger rooms.
Maintaining Steam Units and Saunas
To keep these units functional, they have to be cleaned regularly. While cleaning, make sure that there is no sweat or grime. The surface of the bench and below should be cleaned too, if the rooms have them.
Request people to sit on towels whenever they’re in the steam room. This’ll keep the room hygienic.
Conclusion
Everyone wants the nicer things in life, and a steam room is one of them. It’s already been said that they are a great way to relax and boost your overall health.
Indian bathrooms are warming up to the idea of steam and sauna rooms. This trend will only get popular, that’s for sure.