Basement Natural Light Ideas

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Basement natural light ideas.

Before choosing a darker color consider the height of your ceiling and how much natural light will be available in your basement if any. A lot of unfinished basements will typically have one light that turns on with a wall switch at the basement door. You could opt for floor to ceiling mirrors if you want but even adding in a few wall and shelved mirrors will do wonders in brightening your sans natural light basement. This basement studio office combines natural light track lighting and pendant lighting to create a bright comfortable space for both creative and office work.

In general blues reds and dark grey colors can help make your basement feel like a unique space in your house. Focus first on general all over lighting which typically is best achieved through recessed ceiling cans as long as the ceiling height is at least 7 6 or preferably 8. Plan before you begin construction so you have sufficient outlets installed prior to closing up walls and ceilings to paint or wallpaper. It sounds cliché perhaps but it s absolutely true that by their very reflective nature mirrors are instantaneously light enhancers and space expanders.

If all of your basement lights are on the same circuit setting them to the wall switch might be as easy as changing the path of the splice in each fixture. The window in a door will provide additional natural light from outside brightening. Here are some ideas to inspire you. For the basement with an exterior entry add more sunlight by upgrading to a glass door for around 300.

A repurposed basement can add a lot of value to your home but because they typically don t have big windows they can be quite dark. Luckily there are some simple ways to brighten up a dark basement. Be sure to purchase egress windows that have a lock in order to secure your basement. Track lighting shoots tightly focused beams of light on artwork displayed on wall shelves.

Any lights further in the basement are most often activated by a pull string. Egress windows pour more light into the basement than the half windows placed just above the foundation wall. A generous size window allows daylight to spill in. Sep 23 2013 explore dubro architectsbuilders s board natural light in basements on pinterest.

Published february 2 2018 updated june 15 2019. Natural light plays a big part in how we feel about our homes so when you are creating a room under the ground the more light you let in the happier and more comfortable you will feel in the space.