Updated August 2026
Looking for spa bathroom ideas that actually work in a real remodel? These are the seven features our Austin clients ask for most — steam showers, rain heads, body sprays, lighted mirrors, large-format tile, niche lighting, and teak benches. Here's what each one does and why it's worth considering.
We all need a place to escape our daily worries. That's why my clients have trusted me since 2006 here in Austin, Texas to remodel their dated master bathroom into their custom spa. Today, I am going to share with you seven fun features that will allow you to achieve the same results when you remodel your master bathroom.
1. Body Spray for a Daily Massage
The Delta Faucet 50150-BL Touch-Clean Body Spray - offers a luxurious body massage to your daily showering routine. The spray is adjustable, so you can aim the water towards sore muscles to hit the right spot. Additionally, you can customize the spray pattern and adjust the water pressure to get the perfect massage.
2. Rain Showerhead
The Jaclo 12 Rain Showerhead - a 12-inch square rain showerhead turns your shower into a soothing tropical showering paradise.
3. Steam Shower
A steam shower — one of the most requested spa bathroom ideas we build — provides myriad health benefits including:
- Improved Circulation
- Workout Recovery
- Joint Pain and Stiffness
- Skin Care
- Detoxification
- Cold and Flu Care
- Cardiovascular Support
- Metabolism and Weight Loss
4. Lighted Mirror Medicine Cabinet
KOHLER Verdera® Voice Lighted Mirrors deliver optimally bright, even, and shadow-free bathroom lighting. The exceptional lighting quality provided by these medicine cabinets is surprisingly close to natural light.
5. Large-Format Porcelain Panels
Large-format porcelain tile panels — If you do not like grout lines then 10′ x 5′ tile panels are for you. These panels use innovative materials and unique technology to cover a wall or floor with almost no seams.
6. LED Niche Lighting
Lucarne LED Niche Lights provide an elegant way to add accent lighting to home interiors and exteriors. A feature that everyone loves, dimmable LED lighting allows you to control the ambiance and set the mood. Not to mention, they are energy efficient and have an exceptionally long lifetime.
7. Teak Hardwood Shower Bench
Having been used for hundreds of years to build ship decks, Teak wood is the ideal material for your custom built-in shower bench. It is an attractive hardwood that contains natural oils that protect it from moisture. Teak wood feels good on your feet and adds warmth to your showering experience. It's also easy to maintain.
Bringing the Spa Bathroom Ideas Together
Here we introduce 7 features to add to your bathroom remodel that will create a spa feeling. Ambiance enhancing features such as LED niche lighting, LED-lit mirrors, large porcelain tiles, and teak hardwood shower benches offer a zen-like spa atmosphere. Steam showers, touch-clean body sprays, and rain showerheads provide a luxurious and therapeutic showering experience that will take the edge off your day.
Since 2006 we've earned 170+ five-star reviews from Austin homeowners, and a spa bath is one of the projects clients tell us they enjoy most. See finished bathrooms in our portfolio, and when you're ready to plan yours, get started here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a bathroom feel like a spa?
Two things working together: the shower experience and the ambiance. Steam, rain heads, and body sprays handle the first; dimmable niche lighting, lighted mirrors, warm materials like teak, and large-format tile with almost no grout lines handle the second.
Is a steam shower worth it in a master bathroom?
For most clients who install one, yes — it's the feature they use daily and mention most afterward. It does need to be planned into the design early, since it affects waterproofing, the enclosure, and ventilation. It's not something to add at the end.
Do spa features need a full bathroom remodel?
Not always. Lighted mirrors, niche lighting, and a teak bench can go into an existing bathroom. Steam showers, body sprays, and large-format panels usually mean opening walls, so those are best planned as part of a full remodel.