Cabinet Features
Today’s spas offer many cabinet features that make your bathing
experience more safe, convenient and enjoyable. The list of popular features
below includes items that can improve overall enjoyment of your spa.
Step Packages. The safest way to get in and out of a spa is to sit on the
edge and swing your feet around. This can be tough, though, if your spa is
greater than 28" in height. A very useful feature to get is a step package that
will make entry and exit easier. Most manufacturers even offer steps that match
your spa cabinet, making the overall look of the spa more coordinated and
pleasing to the eye.
The most common step widths are between 24" and 36" but some manufacturers
also custom build steps that are wider or that wrap around the perimeter of the
spa. You’ll find that this type of step package adds to the elegant, dimensional
look of your spa while also providing greater safety.
Optional Accessories
Chemical Storage Cabinets. You can choose to get a locking chemical
storage cabinet that provides a safe location for your chemicals that is
convenient and adjacent to your spa. These cabinets come in a variety of
materials and sizes, all designed to look great while serving a useful purpose.
Planter Boxes. Many people like to make their spa look more decorative
by adding planter boxes to the perimeter. Indoor spas are particularly good for
having planter boxes, as are outdoor spas in temperate climates. Many
manufacturers offer custom built planter boxes that match the spa cabinet and
step packages.
Safety Rails. These are great for anyone who needs a little extra
safety assistance when entering and exiting the spa. They don’t interfere with
removal and replacement of the spa cover, and if you’re injured or otherwise
have limited mobility, they can make using your spa much easier and more
convenient.
Cover Lifters. Spa covers are much heavier than they look and are
quite cumbersome to handle, especially for one person. A cover lifter is a
mechanism attached to the spa cabinet and the cover that makes it easier to
maneuver the cover on and off. Some of them are so well designed that you can
move the cover with just one hand. These devices also help to extend the life of
the cover, which can be quite expensive to replace. Since 1998, cover lifters
have become the most common and popular item sold as an add-on feature for spas.
