Before the makeover
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A family bathroom before its transformation
Before
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This family bathroom was looking tired and untidy. Although the bath and basin were in good condition, the painted floorboards were noisy under foot and tricky to clean, and the room looked really cluttered.
Relaxing transformation
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Family bathroom painted green and accessorised
After
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A lick of green paint on the walls and new pale oak-style flooring creates a more relaxing bathroom. The existing towel stand and pedestal table from Ikea were painted to match the scheme, while adding storage baskets and a dual-purpose mirrored wall cabinet keeps clutter under control.
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Towel stand painted in Stone acrylic eggshell; table painted in Pea Green acrylic eggshell; both £13.40 a litre, The Little Greene Paint Company. Small rattan baskets, £17.95 each; Hinoki brush, £8.95; all Muji. Roller blind in Coffee Swirl, £41, web-blinds.com. Maison boutique towels, £8 each, Bhs. Brighton photo frames by Newgate, £15 each, Colloco. White radio, £149, Roberts Radio
Replace flooring
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Dashwood flooring from Forbo
Practical waterproof flooring is a must in a busy bathroom. Choose one in a wood effect for a natural look, then add a bath mat that feels cosy and warm under foot.
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Nova Dashwood 6020 flooring, £20.99 a sq metre, Forbo. Cote bastide bath mat, £50, Bodie and Fou
Add simple storage
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A linen laundry basket from The White Company
A linen basket under the sink keeps laundry contained and out of sight.
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Water Hyacinth laundry basket, £40, The White Company
Smarten up the walls
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White wall cabinet from Marks and Spencer
White accessories look stunning against a soft-coloured wall. A compact cabinet with a mirrored door and shelves makes the best use of space.
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Laska mirrored cabinet, £45; white rattan baskets, £15 for four; all Marks and Spencer. Walls painted in Olive Oil acrylic matt emulsion, £21.60 for 2.5 litres, The Little Greene Paint Company
Instant glamour
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Roll-top bath from Homebase
Invest
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This roll-top bath with beech cradle creates a spa bathroom look.
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Antilles bath, £1099.99 Homebase
Budget bath
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White bath from Bathstore.com
Save
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For a timeless look, opt for this bath with smart resin feet.
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Cambridge bath, £399 Bathstore.com
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