Powder Room Charmers to Decked Out Ensuites

Kitchens might get the glory, but great bathrooms make a home truly perform. Every. Single. Day. This is why basement bathrooms deserve our attention and investment. So what’s your dream: A two-piece bath that cleverly reclaims lower-level square footage, a sleek ensuite or a multitasking laundry that keeps everything clean – from clothes to canines?

Powder Rooms: Polished, Pretty, Perfect

Be brave with powder rooms. They’re an opportunity to express serious decorating punch. They’re also small which means they’re manageable from both a budget and DIY point of view. Graphic wallpaper, jewel-like hardware and a glamorous mirror: a little goes a long way in a tiny two-piece tucked under the stairs. Let your personality shine!

A Laundry Room for Every Day Efficiency

Think beyond the single-purpose laundry room. Your washer and dryer duo continue to anchor the space, but add a two or three-piece bath or a dog-washing station and suddenly this room becomes an engine of everyday, multifunctional efficiency. Fashion it with up-to-the-moment cabinetry, tile, flooring and accessories and you might never head upstairs again!

Pipe Dreams

Never underestimate the need for storage when renovating. In the laundry room, easy-access open shelving is a quick add-on. A few stacked shelves keep essential supplies within reach and surfaces clutter-free. This DIY unit, for instance, is made with sturdy and durable piping and shelves, and suits all styles of laundry rooms.

How to Build a Ladder Shelf

A little Scandinavian, a little spa: This freestanding DIY ladder project, made with untreated wood, provides extra storage plus a hint of natural-world inspired beauty to any room. Perfect for your laundry room or bathroom – stack it with towels, toiletries and baskets – it also can work wherever suits your needs. In a living room, imagine it with cozy throws, books, scented candles and accessories!

Inspired Home Collection: The Ultimate Resource

Indoors and outdoors, upstairs and down, use our Inspired Home library to guide you through all of your home improvement and project plans. Consider it a toolkit of idea-sparking articles, design and décor styling advice, DIY projects and how-to videos, plus handy buying guides to help you along your journey.