Do you have a basement space without windows that you want to turn into an office? Here are some ideas to make the space feel bright and inspiring despite the big challenge of not having windows.
1. Clean and organize the basement
Basements tend to become dark and dusty catch-alls for your family’s stuff. If you’re thinking of doing any renovations or simply need more useful space such as a home office, the first thing to do is clean the basement. With the right organization, storage, and cleaning tips, you can take your basement from cluttered and dungeon-like to a great area for you and your family.
2. Be smart about basement office furniture
It’s important to furnish wisely to make the best of a small area. One trick that designers use is to raise furniture’s legs to allow light to shine underneath them, thus making the floor space appear larger. You can also use tips like installing floating shelving, going minimalist with the design, and picking up a few large essentials to accent the room rather than using small items.
3. Adding live plants go a long way
Plants create a calm and inviting space which research has shown can boost mood, health, and productivity. They can also naturally purify the air, which is useful for basements that tend to smell musty. It is easy enough to add a plant or two to keep in the basement office but also don’t forget that decorating with natural objects such as quartz, pond stones, corals and seashells also adds a natural touch.
4. Add in a mirror, TV, and reflective accessories
If the space has no window, an easy trick to make a room appear larger is to mimic it through the use of reflective surfaces. Things like mirrors and TVs make a space feel brighter by reflecting and refracting light. For the best effect and if the space allows, install a wall mirror that spans from the ground to the ceiling. This will make the occupant feel like there’s extra space or that there’s a window.
5. Be creative about lighting
Without a window, it’s impossible to achieve natural light unless you go through extensive renovations. But today’s artificial lighting could get you as close as possible. The most important thing to remember is to avoid using fluorescent lighting which is characterized as boring, uninviting, and empty. As an alternative, warm color lights mimic sunlight and promote relaxation.
6. Keep flooring simple and light
Floors can also make a huge difference in making a basement without windows brighter. As mentioned earlier, surfaces with reflective properties make rooms appear brighter, so that’s also applicable to flooring. For example, using light-colored wood on the floors will not only add brightness but also a warmer feel.
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