FACILITY DESIGN GUIDES
LOCKERS & CHANGING
1min
Spa locker room design should focus on functionality, comfort, privacy, and aesthetics to ensure a positive experience for guests. Here are some best practices to consider:
- Layout and Space: Ensure there is enough space for guests to comfortably change and store their belongings. Avoid cramped spaces and aim for an open, flowing layout that allows easy access to lockers and other facilities.
- Number of Lockers: The number of lockers should be sufficient to accommodate peak customer traffic. This may depend on the spa's size, the number of treatment rooms, and the estimated footfall.
- Lockers' Quality: Select high-quality, durable, and easy-to-use lockers. Consider lockers with built-in locks that either use keys, combinations, or electronic keypads for enhanced security.
- Privacy: Provide adequate privacy for guests, with separate locker rooms for different genders where applicable. Consider incorporating private changing rooms or cubicles for those who prefer extra privacy.
- Amenities: Add amenities such as benches or seating areas for comfort, mirrors for convenience, and hooks for hanging clothes or robes.
- Lighting: Use both natural and artificial lighting to create a welcoming and soothing atmosphere. Be sure to provide adequate lighting in locker areas, but avoid harsh, direct lights that may not contribute to the relaxing spa environment.
- Ventilation: Regular air circulation is essential to prevent locker rooms from becoming stuffy or developing unpleasant odors. Invest in good quality ventilation and consider using natural fragrances to keep the locker room fresh.
- Cleanliness: Design with hygiene and easy maintenance in mind. Using durable, non-porous materials for lockers and flooring can help maintain cleanliness. Allocate space for trash bins and towel drop-off bins as well.
- Accessibility: Ensure all facilities in the locker room are accessible in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other relevant regional guidelines. This may include accessible lockers, benches, and paths wide enough for wheelchairs.
- Décor and Design: The décor should be consistent with the rest of the spa. Use calming colors, incorporate elements of nature, and keep the design simple and uncluttered.
- Showers, Restroom Facilities, and Vanity Areas: If space and budget allow, consider including showers, restrooms, and a vanity area with sinks, hairdryers, and other grooming tools. It allows guests to freshen up after treatments and adds to the overall spa experience.
The following diagram graphically illustrates the functional relationships of the locker room spaces.