Hot tubs have been taking the home design world by storm for the past decade, particularly in the wake of the pandemic with so many of us spending more time at home. While it presents a sizeable initial investment, a hot tub has loads of benefits.
Best Hot Tub Ideas for a Magical Space
Not only does it provide a great centrepiece for a party, but it could also be used regularly by the whole family. There are, for example, several noted health benefits to bathing in hot bubbling water. It can improve circulation and blood flow and relax your muscles and joints. So, if you do a manual job, it could be a godsend. It can also help calm you down after a long day and prepare you for bed. Not only that, but it represents a personal oasis for you to wind down and watch the sunset with a cool beer or two. And that’s truly special.
What are some hot tub landscaping ideas?
But if you’ve decided to take the plunge and invest in a hot tub for your garden, what ideas might you want to consider?
Low cost or high cost?
There are two roads to go down when discussing hot tubs – inflatable or permanent? An inflatable hot tub will do the trick and set you back significantly less but it will generally not hold as many people, won’t be quite as comfortable and will be nowhere near as durable.
Plus, regardless of what kind of hot tub you go for, you’ll still need to use swimming pool chlorine tablets to regularly clean it and the additional energy bills to keep it running will still be just as high. So, if you’re going for it, we’d always recommend going the extra initial mile and going for a permanent tub.
Position
In the UK, our weather is anything but predictable. That’s why most UK hot tub owners choose to position their tubs under some kind of awning. This could be anything from a wooden gazebo to a fancy stone structure or something more modern like a metal-enclosed design.
Either way, it’s something you’re certainly going to want to consider. When it comes to the hot tub position, you’ll also want to ensure you’re far enough away from the neighbour’s prying eyes and ears. Also, consider how you want the hot tub area itself to look. Solar-powered lighting is always a good idea.
Modern or traditional
Modern hot tubs have everything you could hope for, such as Bluetooth connectivity, built-in speakers, full temperature control and self-cleaning functions. You can also control the level of the bubbles, which might be a dealbreaker for some.
But if you want to save electricity and do something a little more special with your garden hot tub you could opt for a wood-burning hot tub that generates heat by (you guessed it) burning wood in a stove beneath it. These traditional tubs are truly something else and while they require a little more effort, there’s something quite magical about them that we can’t quite put our fingers on. You’ll still need to clean them though, of course!
Final Thought
Overall, adding a hot tub to your backyard can be a great way to upgrade your outdoor space and create a relaxing oasis right at home. With a variety of hot tub ideas to choose from, you can create a magical space that perfectly suits your style and needs. Whether you opt for a simple inflatable model or a more luxurious built-in option, a hot tub can be a wonderful addition to any garden upgrade project. So why not start exploring your options today and start planning your dream backyard oasis?
Do you have a hot tub or would you like to have one? Are there any other hot tub ideas you might want to consider?
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Priscilla Stubbs says
To be honest I have never wanted a hot tub it just doesn’t appeal to me
leanne weir says
I would love one of these
Tammy Tudor says
I would love to have one – I would be in it all the time!
Natasha Mairs says
I would love to have a hot tub in my back garden
Laura Pritchard says
I’d love a hot tub, but so much maintenance!
Lisa Wilkinson says
No the upkeep puts me off. I’m happy for them just to be a treat on short breaks away
Cathryn Crawshaw says
would love to own one of these 🙂
Sheri Darby says
I don’t really get the hot tub idea
Annie Miller says
I don’t have a hot tub but can imagine they’re a lovely way to relax after a long day.
JAMES HOLYLAND says
Would be very relaxing and a fab treat
Emma England says
A hot tub in the back garden would be a dream!
Helen says
We have an inflatable hot tub that we bought during lockdown using the money we had refunded from a cancelled holiday deposit! Made up slightly for not being able to go away and we used it daily up until we were back in the office.
Amanda Botterill says
It all sounds heavenly!
soozybee says
What fab ideas
Elaine Kidd says
I would love a hot tub but my disability makes too difficult to get in and out of them
Jodie Green says
These all look amazing, wish we had room for a hot tub!
Diana says
Would be amazing to have one 🙂
Lydia Graham says
A hot tub has never appealed to me
James Travis says
I would love to have a hot tub, be great to chill out in it
Janine Atkin says
this looks amazing
joe eden says
such a cool ( i mean HOT ) idea !
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zoe brown says
would love to have this hot tub
Milly Matthews says
A hot tub in the garden is the dream!
Lisa Bell says
These look amazing, we keep talking about getting a hot tub but have yet to take the plunge
claire davey says
love this my son and i are looking to renovate our home and looking to add a hide away magical area thinking a hot tub is a thing on the list