Alternatives to the salt lamp for your massage treatment room.

At some point, massage therapists got a memo that the treatment room should include a salt lamp (or the rice paper floor lamp from IKEA) in their treatment rooms. We see them all. the. time. While there is nothing inherently wrong with one, I’m simply bored with them. I find the health claims about them dubious as they are not evidence-based, but I like the warm glow and the natural material.

I just googled ‘massage room’ —-> images and this is the first image showing. Lo and behold, the ubiquitous salt lamp appears. I love the recessed cove lighting, and the overall simple, earthy, neutral decor of this space. However, the lamp is superfluous, and this surface could be better used with a water carafe and jewelry dish instead.

This is not an assault on the salt lamp. This is an invitation to consider doing something unique, something that might set your space apart, and an invitation to engage in intentional design, not default design.

I googled 'massage room' and got this image. See? Salt lamp! Also, where is the face cradle cover? 

If your treatment room or massage studio space includes a sideboard, credenza, or other storage casegood that can accomodate a table lamp, here are some alternatives to a salt lamp.

These lamps by JAUNE provide nice indirect light, or task lighting if needed, as well as a built in speaker that sounds great!

A variety of adorable mini lamps from BHV Paris.  The  mushroom shaped lamp and the  globe with neon 'chill' within are favorites!

From Kooduu as seen at Maison et Objet, Paris. Table lamps and speaker lamps.  I love the space-saving combination!

These are some of my finds from Paris Design Week that I thought would be fun to share! Stay tuned for more dupes that fit all budget ranges and different styles with a more comprehensive look at lighting within the treatment room.