Transform Your Bathroom into a Sanctuary

Need a little serenity now? You don’t have to visit a spa to unwind—you can easily get your Zen on in the comfort of your own bathroom. Here’s how to set the tone, so you’ll always have the perfect space for relaxing. Eliminate clutter. Clutter induces stress—and that’s the last thing you want more of when you’re intent on chilling out. Take inventory of everything in your bathroom and toss old makeup, hair care products, and the like. Donate all those unopened samples you’ve been saving to a local shelter. Then use baskets and shelves to make sure everything that’s left has a place.Install a dimmer switch. A warm glow is the perfect accompaniment for soaking in the tub. And all you need to do to go from bright to soft light is replace your standard switch with a dimmer switch. If you have LEDs instead of incandescent bulbs, make sure the dimmer you choose is compatible with the types of LEDs you have (check the dimmer box). Also make sure you turn the electricity to your light switch off at the breaker before you begin removing the switch. (If electrical projects aren’t your thing, contact a local electrician to install the dimmer for you.)