Living in the basement? Many people first think of a converted basement room that lets in little daylight or offers only limited living space. Worries about burglars or vermin also cause concern for many apartment seekers. But a basement apartment also offers many advantages and with the right design, furnishings and lighting concept, the basement can quickly be transformed into modern and attractive living space.
One of the decisive reasons that basement apartments are becoming increasingly popular is the rent prices. Especially in cities with housing shortages and rising rents, apartments located in the basement or cellar offer a cost-effective alternative. In addition, the tenants of a basement apartment benefit from a pleasant cooling function on hot summer days and good insulation and insulation in winter. This is because, due to the location being partly embedded in the ground, passive room cooling ensures a pleasant indoor climate as well as lower temperatures in summer. At the same time, the heating pipes that often run through the basement warm the rooms in winter; the walls embedded in the earth keep the heat in the room.
In order that a basement apartment does not look oppressive, attention should be paid to the installation of windows, as well as lighting design. Large windows should be installed especially in places where sunlight penetration is the strongest. Light wells, which are previously planed out, form a good way to let daylight into the apartment. Painting them from the inside with white paint will visually expand the size of the room and optimize the supply of light. The same applies to window reveals. In addition, the wall design should only be done with light color, but not with pastel shades. Flooring in light earth tones and made of natural materials such as wood or cork not only provides an attractive look, but also ensures brightness in the rooms.
Source: The house online
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