A NEW spa and massage studio has opened in Westbourne following five months of interior design work by Bournemouth-based company, KTM Design.

The company was commissioned to create a "distinctive, relaxing space" for Urelax Massage & Spa in Poole Road.

The spa and massage studio offers professional massage treatments, now in a welcoming environment, with an Eastern approach to health and wellness.

Founder of KTM Design, Katie Thomas, said: "We didn’t want the design to follow a traditional Thai massage studio, which typically features a dark, moody theme. People have been confined to their homes for so many months, so we felt it was important to bring the outdoors in with a welcoming, bright space.

"We switched things up by developing a light, bohemian-style setting with lots of natural materials. The ground floor has been filled with Thailand-inspired hanging baskets, wicker lampshades, and open panelling – creating a perfect environment for relaxing and enhancing wellbeing.

"It was a fantastic project to work on, and we’re looking forward to seeing Urelax thrive in the coming months."

Owner Sirikarn Goodger said: "We’d like to thank KTM Design for their work, which matched our brief down to the last detail and the results mimic exactly what we wanted to achieve – a truly welcoming environment."