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As winter settles in, there’s no better feeling than escaping to a bathroom that soothes the senses and warms the soul. Enter: the Soak & Snuggle bathroom retreat. With the right textures, scents and styling, your everyday bathroom can become a sanctuary of slow moments and soft rituals. Here’s how to create your own spa-inspired space at home this season.

Layer plush textures

Start with the soft stuff. Think extra-fluffy towels, bath mats underfoot, and a cosy robe you can’t wait to wrap yourself in. Choose warm neutrals or calming hues to visually soften the space. Look to Bed Bath N’ Table and Pillow Talk for tactile bath linens and luxe layering.

Set the mood with lighting and scent

Goodbye, harsh overheads. This is your excuse to indulge in ambient lighting – think wall sconces, candles, or a low-glow lamp on the vanity. Pair it with a scent ritual: layer diffusers with a soft vanilla or amber candle from Provincial Home Living for a warm, cocooning effect.

House MyHouse Arlo Terry Robe $49.99 Provincial Home Living Fresh Sage & Cedar Candle $49.95 Pillow Talk Stripe Shower Curtain $18.95 Bed Bath N’ Table Extendable Bamboo Bath Caddy $69.95 Sheridan Hillhurst Bath Mat $25.95 Howards Storage World Acacia Wood Towel Rack $159.00 

Style your bath tray like a pro

If you’ve got a bathtub, make it a feature. Style a wooden caddy with your winter must-haves: a good book, bath soak, skincare, and a ceramic cup of tea. Head to Early Settler for trays, glassware and display-worthy bath products.

Introduce earthy accents

Spa styling doesn’t have to be clinical. Add organic warmth with timber stools, rattan baskets, stone accessories or a small plant (a faux olive or trailing fern works well in humid zones). These details bring depth and calm to a mostly white space.

Create a winter ritual corner

No bath? No problem. Transform a section of your bathroom into a mini ritual station. Stack towels in a woven basket, place a robe on a hook, and keep essentials like oils, incense or facial tools within easy reach. This small moment of styling adds a luxurious pause to your daily routine.

Get your bathroom ready for winter with Aspley Homemaker City

By layering sensory elements – touch, scent, warmth, and glow – you can turn your bathroom into the ultimate winter retreat. Whether you’re soaking in the tub or wrapping up after a hot shower, your bathroom can become the cosiest room in the house.

Ready to soak and snuggle? Browse our edit of bath-time luxuries in-centre and discover your winter sanctuary.

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As the temperature drops, our kitchens become more than just places to prep meals — they transform into gathering spaces, comfort zones and scent-filled sanctuaries. A winter kitchen reset is all about warmth, texture and ritual. It’s not a full renovation — just a few intentional swaps that make the heart of your home feel more inviting for the colder months ahead.

Here’s how to embrace the season, one comforting detail at a time:

Layer with warmth and texture

Start with simple tactile swaps — soft linen tea towels, timber chopping boards, a new woven runner. These small changes instantly add a sense of cosiness and character. Look to TK Maxx, and Kitchen Warehouse for rustic styling pieces and tonal upgrades.

Create a simmer station

A winter essential: the stovetop simmer pot. Style your bench or cooktop with a ceramic pot or cast iron Dutch oven (bonus points for colour). Keep bundles of dried orange, cinnamon, and cloves in clear jars for a practical-meets-pretty display. Explore Kitchen Warehouse for simmer-ready cookware and accessories.

Curate a seasonal coffee or tea nook

Whether you’re a chai devotee or a flat white loyalist, give your hot drink setup its own moment. Style a tray with mugs, a stovetop kettle, a container of your favourite blend, and maybe a sweet treat. Freedom and Provincial Home Living have beautiful canisters, spoons and trays to elevate your daily ritual.

Freedom NON STICK DOLCE Casserole $169.00 Pillow Talk Elodie Cake Stand $39.95 House Andre Verdier Debutant 24 Piece Cutlery Set $293.99 Eureka Furniture Carlton 2m Dining Table $675.00 Bed Bath N’ Table Checkers Weave Placemat – Natural $7.95 Pillow Talk Pear Blossom Double Oven Glove $19.95

Style with seasonal produce

Bowls of citrus, bundles of herbs, or loaves of crusty bread aren’t just kitchen staples — they double as décor. Opt for wood or ceramic bowls and board-style serving pieces that feel grounded and organic.

Add ambient kitchen lighting

Fluoro lighting has no place in a winter kitchen reset. Swap harsh overheads for soft pendant lights, wall sconces or even a low lamp in the corner of your kitchen. Dimmable bulbs and warm tones will create that soft, café-at-home vibe. Shop Harvey Norman for ambient-friendly options.

Get your kitchen ready for winter at Aspley Homemaker City

With just a few styling shifts and thoughtful details, your kitchen can become the ultimate cold-weather comfort zone. Whether you’re batch cooking or sipping tea by the stove, make winter in the kitchen feel deliciously slow, warm and personal.

Ready to reset? Visit Aspley Homemaker City to shop your winter kitchen essentials and turn your space into the heart of the season.

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