Why Color Matters: How Bold Bedding Elevates Your Treatment Room? - Psychology of Color in Spa Settings
- Sara Newman
- Jun 28
- 3 min read
Your spa treatment room is supposed to feel like heaven, not a hospital room. But we’ve all walked into spa treatment rooms with stiff, sterile white sheets, where the plain white walls and fluorescent lighting looks more like you’re trapped in a prison cell than indulging in a luxurious, healthy escape.
Let’s reinvent the spa treatment room. It’s time for a total esthetician room makeover.

Now imagine walking into an intentionally designed space that feels like an embrace before your treatment even starts. Rich red sheets feel bold and elegant, yet modern. Or maybe it’s pops of soothing blue, promising a holistic reset.
Color isn’t just aesthetic; it’s strategic, and the research backs this up. Studies show that color can influence mental well-being and even improve recovery time in patients. Plenty of research finds that certain colors can trigger measurable emotional responses, such as calmness.
There’s a real link between color exposure and the mental state. Your massage room aesthetics are the silent and too often forgotten “coworker” in your client’s experience.
Color = First Impression
On the surface, color sets the tone and first impression. It also makes an experience memorable when it’s over. Colorful massage table sheets stand out in an endless sea of boring white and mis-sized bargain bin bedding. Your clients spend the vast majority of their time on the massage table, so it should be your top priority. It solidifies your brand identity.
The Psychology of Color in Spa Settings
Beyond how color impacts your brand, it impacts your client’s mood, feelings, and perception of your professionalism. Psychology of Color in Spa Settings is studied, and research finds that:
Blues can evoke calmness and trust. They slow heart rates and reduce stress. They activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Greens symbolize healing and renewal. They reinforce balance and connection to nature.
Light purples create a calming effect, whereas dark purples feel luxurious and sophisticated.
Stand Out in a Saturated Market
While white can signify cleanliness and serenity, it’s also associated with hospitals and hostels. Plus, it’s overused in the spa scene – definitely nothing memorable. A pop of color is an easy way to stand out and attract your ideal clientele. For example, a fun pattern or colorful massage table sheets may make a younger crowd feel at home and come back for years.
Branding Through Design
Are you looking for spa decor ideas? Smart branding is thoughtful and doing it well can elevate your clients experience. It incorporates every detail, from the logo to the walls to the accents, and where your clients spend most of their time needs to tie in with that complete picture to create a cohesive, elevated look.
Just browse positive spa reviews; they often complement the vibe and aesthetic of a space. Don’t overlook the power of the mood you set.
Style Meets Practicality
Beyond branding and customer experience, quality spa sheets make your life easier. They won’t fade. They’ll hold up over daily washing. They’ll stay oh so soft over time. Sheet sets that are equal parts colorful and quality epitomize “form + function.”
Color Your World
The science, the reviews, and common sense back it up: Color transforms the vibe of your treatment space. If you’d like to try a bold new look and freshen up your treatment space, Spa Threads offers free shipping on orders over $75.
Spa Threads is a small, locally owned, Colorado-based business created by spa pros, for spa pros. We assure you that every product we ship is of high quality. Not happy? We offer hassle-free returns. (But that won’t matter, because we are confident you will love your new threads!)
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