At first, Mr. Davidson didn't want to tackle the master bathroom, even though he hated its green tiles, the sinks shoved in one corner and the toilet standing in the middle of the room.

戴维森最初并不希望改造主卫，即便他讨厌卫生间里的绿色瓷砖，而且洗手盆挤在角落里，而马桶却位于房间的中央。

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