When it comes to lighting a basement properly the necessary steps differ from other rooms in a house because the structure of a basement is inherently different e g few or no windows.
Lighting ideas for basement family room.
Many finished basement ideas incorporate a home bar game area and dining table to provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment and fun.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
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A generous size window allows daylight to spill in.
You ll want to space cans 8 to 10 apart in most rooms depending on size and function.
Track lighting shoots tightly focused beams of light on artwork displayed on wall shelves.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
This will give good spacing for general room lighting.
This multi purpose room and entertainment area features a pool table game table and home bar transforming a boring basement into the family room where everyone can relax unwind and enjoy.
This light basement space s walls are adorned with guitars making the space a fun cheery place for family and friends to relax.
Here are some ideas to inspire you.
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However once you ve learned how to choose the proper lighting for a basement you will be able to perfect the lighting in a way that suits your preferences.
Remember that ideal light placement can differ from room to room.
Neutral living area in modern basement a modern sectional sofa provides plenty of seating and an optimal viewing area for screenings of the family s television.
This basement studio office combines natural light track lighting and pendant lighting to create a bright comfortable space for both creative and office work.
This basement family room has a traditional basement contains ceiling lighting which looks similar to focus lights.
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.
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It also features a large pendant light that is placed in the center and along with that are tiny lights fixed in the ceiling.
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It gives a bright white shine.