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How to Get Your Dream Basement

As more homeowners envision increasing the living space in their homes, they’re starting to look down to the basement to transform this vision into reality. How you renovate or remodel your basement all depends on what functionality you want the room to serve. We’ve rounded up our favorite basement trends to help you get inspired to start the journey to your dream basement. Once you see these ideas, you’ll know that yes, a dream basement is a thing.

For the active homeowners, you’ll love bringing a home gym to your basement, and thanks to waterproof luxury vinyl or interlocking tile mats, you won’t have to worry about your floors one bit. Be mindful of your lighting, as you don’t want your gym to feel like a dungeon. A basement gym works very well if you have windows to allow natural light to come in, otherwise make sure to use bright, cool white overhead lighting.

For those looking to have fun, turn your basement into a game room. If you expect to have a pool table or darts, make sure that your floors are durable and scratch-resistant to withstand your competitive games that ensue. You could also create a theatre room for Friday movie nights or football games on Sunday. Need a few hours free from your kids? Turn on a movie and enjoy your cup of coffee in silence.

Walk-out and open-concept basements are also becoming increasingly popular as it adds both value to your home and convenience. Turn part of the space near the door into a mudroom and you can keep all outdoor elements downstairs. You’ll also notice that basements look like a typical room on the main floor of your home. Just because it’s the basement doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish room.

What would your dream basement look like?

Cozy Up Your Home With Woodland Colors

Get cozy this winter by giving your home a facelift through bringing the woodland theme to your décor, furniture, and walls. Not only cozy, woodland colors, which we’ll get into down below, can really create a sense of warmth, and give you a peaceful place to retreat to at the end of a long day.

Now let’s talk colors. The main colors that you’ll want to use are soft green and warm shades of brown. These two colors will be used in larger doses, but secondary colors for accents can include orange, grey, red, gold, and a light blue. Thanks to a wide variety of accent colors to choose from, you’re left with endless options for your room design. No two rooms will look the same.

In regards to décor, you’ll see a lot of wood furniture and accessories, such as wicker baskets holding thick throw blankets and rustic wooden accent chairs. Other common décor staples include faux fur throws, ceramics and pottery, and greenery. Metal and wood is often used in fixtures and furniture to bring about a rustic and woodsy look.

And for those feeling bold and creative, bring woodland-inspired wallpaper to your walls, as seen in the bedroom below.

What aspects of woodland décor would you bring into your home?

How to Make a Small Laundry Room or Bathroom Appear Bigger

No one enjoys having a small room, but when it’s the bathroom or laundry room, things can get cramped very quickly. These aren’t the most ideal spaces to be small, but thanks to a few great design tips and tricks, you can easily make your small room feel a bit bigger and brighter.

When it comes to design and space, color plays a large factor in how a room will look and feel. For that reason, the best colors for a smaller room do tend to be on the lighter side, ones that can provoke a feeling of serenity. There’s nothing stopping you from using bold colors, but just make sure to balance bold colors to prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed.

If you do want either of these rooms to have a bit of depth, we love the idea of incorporating wallpaper in a fun pattern. In the laundry room below, you’ll notice that the zebra wallpaper adds a great deal of visual interest and makes the room feel more spacious.

A wall-mounted or pedestal sink can certainly make your room look and feel larger by freeing up space on the floor. Keep in mind that you might need to rely on a linen closet in a bedroom or hallway to store your essentials.

Light-colored floors are also optimal for creating a sense of a larger space. The lighter your floors and walls, the bigger the space will feel.

Make sure to take advantage of wall space for any type of storage unit, but don’t let the storage unit pile up with items. A minimalist approach will be your best option. In a laundry room, take advantage of the space above your washer and dryer to store baskets, cleaning products, and any other type of miscellaneous items.

What are your tips for making a small bathroom or laundry room feel spacious?