A window in the bath is both a blessing and a curse. The homeowner loved the light but needed a way to keep the woodwork water-free. She took out the tired window with its peeling fake-frosted glass and installed a new double-hung dressed with mini shutters and cafe curtains. Shower curtain liners protect the window treatment.

DIY Tip: Front cafe curtains with a clear shower curtain cut to size for a solution that’s practical but pretty.

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