Make Your Bathroom a Zen Getaway

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Lighting is one of the most subtly important things in any room in a house. It's rarely something that one thinks about until a room remodel or there's something glaringly wrong with it, such as a burned out bulb. But in this article from the DIY Network, they offer some slick tips on how to light your bathroom to make it a comfortable place to take a break from the outside world.

Light affects our moods, making us cheerful or contemplative; the lack of sunlight can even make us depressed. As with all aspects of a Zen bathroom your goal is to achieve graceful balance, in this case between types of lighting and light and shadow.

Base your lighting plan on natural light from a window or even from a room adjacent to the bath. Use window treatments that offer privacy and create diffused light, such as stained glass, window films and rice paper shades.

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