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Family bathrooms (CALMING THE BATHTIME CHAOS)

Usually the biggest bathroom in the house, if only by a few inches, the family bathroom can make or break the morning rush and/or bedtime routine. It needs to be loaded with storage, suitable for sharing (if only for toothbrushing and face-washing) and easy to clean. Oh, and it’s also the bathroom most likely to be used by overnight guests, if you’ve no guest en suite – damp towels and Dad’s underwear on the floor is not an option. In short, this isn’t a room you can simply tart up with some fresh paint and fancy towels, although you should do that, too.

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