The basement is often considered a dark and dull space, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right lighting solutions and décor, you could transform this space into your own personal oasis or an area for the whole family to enjoy together – whether you set up a man cave, a home theater room, or even an entertaining area. Here are some lighting ideas to bring your finished basement to life:

Choose Different Types of Light

Your basement should be well-lit without any dark spaces. This will make the area feel more inviting, just like other rooms in your home. To do this, you will need to consider different types of lighting fixtures. 

• General or Ambient Lighting: The overall lighting used in a room, typically integrated into the basement ceiling to eliminate any protruding bulges.
• Accent Lights: Used to highlight specific features and details. These can either be fairy lights or spotlights. 
• Task Lights: Provide illumination in certain areas, like over a pool table or bar, as opposed to the whole living space.

Use LED Lights Instead of Incandescent Lights

LED lights offer plenty of benefits over traditional lights. They last longer and provide a good deal of energy savings over time. Average LED bulbs last significantly longer and do not heat up the room as traditional lights do. Moreover, they use at least 75% less energy, which means your electricity bills are not significantly affected by the additional lighting in your home.

Get Separate Switches For Better Lighting Control

Once upon a time, we controlled room lighting with one flip of the switch. Nowadays, homeowners prefer the convenience and flexibility offered by lighting control systems. Having different switches to control the ambient, accent, and task lights in the basement allows you to operate only the lighting that you need. This can help you be more energy-efficient in the home. 

Make Sure Adequate Lights are Installed

There is no point in commissioning a lighting project that doesn’t deliver the desired lighting you’re looking for in the basement. That’s why it’s important to work with a trusted and reliable home remodeling company in your area. Professional technicians can accurately determine the number of lights needed to illuminate your area and bring your vision to life. As a rule of thumb, one recessed light typically covers an area equal to 70 square feet.

If you’re looking at basement lighting, give Gemini Home Remodeling a call today, and let’s discuss your project.