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photography courtesy of c. stumpo Development (bathroom) from top: A luxurious home spa designed by Newton's C. Stumpo Development; a candle by Diptyque; 802-gram Turkish towels from Restoration Hardware. Space décor 122 bostoncommon-magazine.com Slip into… ...something more comfort- able. You can't go wrong with a classic white terry— Frette's ubiquitous Unito cotton bathrobe ($395; 776 Boylston St., 617-267- 0500; frette.com) fits the bill every time—or with pure silk—La Perla's Maison robe ($1,753; 250 Boylston St., 617-423-5709; laperla .com) is as stunning to look at as it is to wear. All the FixtureS The Waterspot staff (575 Worcester St., Natick, 508- 651-220; waterspot.com) can lend a hand in picking out design touches, from handles and hardware to faucets and heating. Or, give your entire toilette a flamboyant, head-to- toe facelift (how about a custom-fit Acryline air-tub and accompanying steam shower?) compliments of Frank Webb (multiple locations; frankwebb.com). AccoutrementS To make your home spa truly extrasensory, look to Epsom salts. For every-day luxury, try Valentina's Home Brewed ($4 per packet; valentinashome brewed.com). A Diptyque candle (from $32; Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617- 385-3300; barneys.com) adds a little je ne sais quoi. While you soak, firm up with a Sisley Paris Flower Gel mask ($140; Saks Fifth Avenue, Copley Place, 617-262-8500; saks.com) or saturate with Phyto's Phytokératine Extreme Exceptional mask ($59; Sephora, Prudential Center, 617-262-4200; sephora .com) while keeping your crowning glory dry with an Aquis hair towel turban (from $35; aquis.com). Finally, when paired with a soothing playlist (tip: any Sade album), a Bose Mini Soundlink II speaker ($199; Apple, 815 Boylston St., 617 - 385-9400; apple.com) enhances the auditory atmosphere. towel Up The Milagro bath towels from Michelle Wiley ($45 each; 8 Union Park, 617-424-6700; michelle wiley.com) are made in Portugal from Egyptian cot- ton, and are simply divine. Also try the generously sized (read: full-body wrap-able), 802-gram Turkish towels from Restoration Hard- ware ($59; 234 Berkeley St., 857-239-7202; restorationhardware.com), available in an artist's palette of shades. . Insta-spa Skip paSt the reception deSk and into a robe: here'S how to turn your home bath into the day Spa of your dreamS. By Karyn PolewaczyK