Ceiling Lighting Plays an Important Role in Basement Renovations
Basements are often dark and dingy areas of your home. It is essential that any basement renovation project include well designed and properly installed ceiling lighting which will add the illusion of space and brightness often required in this part of the home in particular. Each area of the newly refinished basement should include fixtures on the ceiling.
Suspended Ceilings
A popular method of finishing the basement ceiling is with suspended ceilings. These fibreglass panels are installed using metal channels that hold them in place while still allowing for easy access to the joists of your ground floor. Recessed lights are often the only option that will work in this type of ceiling, and these fixtures need to be anchored to the wood framing instead of the ceiling panels themselves.
Permanent Ceilings
If your basement renovation will include plasterboard ceiling there are many more options open to you. Flush mount fixtures are perhaps the most popular ceiling lighting used in basements since they will allow the room to appear taller. Flush mount lights provide more height because they are installed quite close to the ceiling.
Flush mounts are available in a wide variety of styles – from contemporary to more traditional and in small, medium and large options. You can find frosted glass and decorative covers, allowing you to match or compliment any decor scheme. Try lining up a few fixtures in the main living space and installing something different for the bathroom. Remember that bathroom lighting needs to be water resistant and rated for the proper zone.
Up the Stairs
It’s very important that the stairs leading down to the basement are adequately lit for safety. Wall mount fixtures are the most practical choice and can be installed all the way down to provide even coverage. Look for something that will be easy to clean as access may be a problem for those high points.
If you do choose a ceiling light for the stairway, be sure it brightens every stair. Use a ceiling fixture in combination with wall mounts if necessary to provide the right amount of lighting.
Design your electrical wiring so that there is a light switch at both the top and the bottom of the stairs. This is important for safety and convenience, allowing you to turn the lights on or off from both directions.
Whether you are hiring a contractor or finishing the basement yourself, ceiling lighting will play an important role in creating a safe, comfortable and spacious area downstairs. Think about which fixture will work best in which area and invest in quality brands. You will enjoy the basement more when it is brightened up with ceiling lighting.
Plenty of ceiling lighting UK companies can help you find the right type of lighting for your basement to help keep your basement looking bright and spacious. Lighting features like spot lights can easily be put to good use to light areas or the whole of your rooms evenly.
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