There's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate.

Transform your bathroom into a luxurious spa

There's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate. Some simple fixes and inexpensive accessories can do the trick, designers say.

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Transform a bathroom into a personal spa

Robinson favors light color palettes -- seafoam green and white, for instance -- and uses few accessories, perhaps "simple black-and-white photographs of ocean waves for a sense of relaxation and comfort." Make a play list of music that helps you unwind, or download some ambient nature sounds: ocean waves, a bubbling brook, forest breezes. Alex Jordan, co-president of the Chicago design firm ...