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Olivia Wolfe

"Bathroom Lounges" are Trending, but are They a Terrible Idea?

All white bathroom with stand alone tub. A wooden, antique chair sits by the tub on a furry rug.

Bathrooms are often regarded as a sanctuary — a place of quietude and peace as we perform our daily self-care routines. There is something ritualistic about taking time for steamy showers to unwind after a day, or perfumed evenings getting ready for a night out. But to fully lean into your inner Gwyneth Paltrow wellness side, your bathroom has to be properly adorned for tranquility. Enter the "bathroom lounge" trend.

Now, I know what you are thinking, a seating area might not be the most practical modern bathroom idea. Couches and chairs taking up space in the bathroom is extravagant, and besides, is this really a place we should hang out?

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