The Best Luxury Bath Towels
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Creating a Five-Star Bath Experience
In the quest to make our homes a true sanctuary, one room that shouldn't be overlooked is the bathroom. Whether you have a small hall bath or a large owner's suite with a separate tub, it only takes a few thoughtful design elements to create a luxurious bathroom that makes bath time a guilty pleasure.
The Best Luxury Bath Towels and Indulgent Essentials
To start, you'll want the best luxury bath towels. Look for plush, absorbent towels that are soft and made of high-quality materials. Here are some things to look for in luxury towels:
- 600 GSM or higher: GSM stands for "grams per meter," and it is a measure of the thickness of a towel. The lower the GSM, the thinner the material. Five-star hotels will feature plush 600 GSM towels or better, typically in neutral colors to keep the mood subdued and spa-like.
- Zero-twist: This term refers to how the yarns are woven into the towel. Zero-twist towels feature soft, strong yarns in loops rather than twists. It's another way to make a towel plusher and it helps to wick moisture away from your body as you dry off.
- Soft materials: In addition to a high GSM count and zero-twist technology, high-quality fiber spun from naturally soft materials will add to the luxurious feel of your towels. While cotton is always a solid choice, a blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo can be more beneficial. Bamboo viscose has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that cotton does not, which makes it a better choice for health-conscious bathers.
Once you've purchased your new bath towels, it's time to add accessories that make the whole bath experience indulgent. Here are a few luxury bathroom essentials:
- Candles: Light a few candles in your favorite scent and turn off the lights for a relaxed, romantic setting.
- Bath salts: To treat your body and mind, add bath salts (sea salt or Epsom salt-based) to warm water. Epsom salts are praised for their relaxing and rejuvenating properties after a hard workout or a stressful day.
- Relaxing music: Set the tone for your bath with low-key music. Whether you love soft piano solos, acoustic guitar, or Yanni's greatest hits, music has the power to soothe your mind and calm your thoughts.
- A luxurious bathrobe: Complete the experience by slipping into a bathrobe that's just as plush as your new towels.
- Unplug: Leave your phone in another room, unless that's your source for relaxing music, of course. In that case, turn the ringer off. Bath time is your chance to unwind and prepare for a restful night, so protect it from unwanted distractions.
