spathroom

English

Etymology

Blend of spa +‎ bathroom. Attested from at least the 2010s (see quotations below).

Noun

spathroom (plural spathrooms)

1. (nutrition, design) A bathroom that has been designed to be very clean, comfortable and relaxing, like a spa.
   • 2014 February 3, “Splash out with a bathroom facelift: Pull the plug on your outdated bathroom and create your own spa at home”, in Hull Daily Mail, page 20:

     A recent survey by bathroom specialists Villeroy & Boch confirms that view, dubbing the space the "spathroom". It found that almost half of Britons say they consider their bathroom an important private space where they can relax

   • 2023 January 16, “Bring the world to a stop in your spathroom sanctuary”, in IMM Colongne‎^[1]:

     It’s why that major home-living trend cocooning is becoming more and more entrenched and now also moving in to bathrooms in the form of the spathroom.

   • 2023 May 2, Isobel Green, “Lighting the way to fabulous style”, in Echo News, South Essex: Gannett:

     Sleek cylinder lights are perfect for a spathroom with their elegant elongated holder. They pair beautifully with round or dome shades giving an air of simplicity and calm.

   • 2024 April 12, “From spa bathrooms to curvy comfort: Must-have design trends for 2024”, in Gulf News, Dubai:

     As he explains, your bathroom doesn’t have to be so clinical. Give it the upgrade it deserves, to make it a 'spa- bathroom' or a spathroom.