Spa News — outdoor living

When we look at the outdoor spaces of a spa design we are looking for top quality furniture that is stylish, sophisticated and practical. The Hampstead Collection is all of these things, as a result we chose this range for the award winning spa at the Lygon Arms hotel in the Cotswolds. Here we created a roof top terrace for outdoor dinning and relaxation, it is quite a suntrap and is very popular with guests all year round. Let us help with the design of your terrace selecting products from the broad range of products on offer. Call 0118 9471857

Suddenly summer is upon us and now is the time to make the most of the garden. If you are planning a late summer outdoor party or wedding and are looking for a grand gazebo then this Igloo without the ice is the answer! The new Garden Pavilion Igloo is undoubtedly a show stopper and this stunning garden pavilion made an entrance at the Chelsea Flower Shop this year and Spa Living are very pleased to feature this King of Garden Gazebos. The stunning wooden floored gazebo is an eye catching static structure, which is designed for outdoor entertaining and living on...

Water, Fragrance and comfortable seating are the essential ingredients to transforming an area of your garden into a relaxing space.  There might be a little spot that catches the early morning sun, or just before the sun sets in the evening.  Introducing water to your garden will add a touch of spa atmosphere and this can be done with little fuss or expense. Running water is known to help you relax and to feel calmer, so adding a small water feature or a bowl of water, planted with lilies is the perfect way to create a little haven of tranquility....

A Hammam is a relaxing spa treatment or ritual, which has been passed down the generations. Hammams are recognized as originating from Turkey, dating back to the Ottoman era although the Romans were also known to have enjoyed similar bathing rituals. The Hammam ritual follows a number of simple body cleansing and relaxation routines that are also designed to allow the mind to be at peace and help to create a sense of calm.  Usually you will commence the Hammam with a cup of herbal tea or a cool drink to hydrate you. In a traditional Hammam you may go...

If you have invested in a pool for your home, it is important to also think about the poolside furniture, pool loungers and poolside relaxation chairs that you choose. Often a pool becomes the focus of attention and may well be a feature of your garden, so it make sense to invest in your pool furniture and relaxation loungers too. So often people want that bit of extra space in the pool and you may think of increasing the size of the pool , when in fact you might be better off creating a beautiful poolside area where you and your...