Lovely & Livable

Farmhouse touches and custom details transformed this master bathroom into a happy haven.

- Margie Monin Dombrowski

THE BATHROOM IS SOMETIMES OVERLOOKED AND UNDER-DESIGNED, but blogger Amy Dowling couldn’t wait to renovate hers as the final home-remodeling project on her list. “[Of all the rooms] this was probably most reflective of my true style,” Amy says.

While she wanted a farmhouse look, the mood of the space was also important. “We were looking for a warm, comforting feeling, and I love wood tones mixed with black and white,” says Amy. Here’s how she created a charming, functional space.

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