Kitchener Handyman: Tips for Maximizing Natural Light in Your Basement

Creating a finished basement in your Kitchener home can increase its value and offer your family an additional place to gather. With so many floor plans available for this type of space, you might wonder how to make the most of this room’s natural lighting. At Handyman Connection, we can provide you with experienced contractors to assist you with basement renovations in Kitchener and tips for making the most of this room’s natural lighting.

Create an Open Floor Plan 

If you have a large finished basement, using an open floor plan can increase the lighting throughout the room. This type of room design eliminates archways and doors that close off spaces and make them feel isolated. An open floor plan can improve lighting in several ways, including:

• Connecting indoor and outdoor spaces with sunlight 
• Fewer walls that may block sunlight 
• Larger windows in open plans allow for more sunlight 

Asking the advice of a handyman in Kitchener can help you understand how the design of your finished basement affects its lighting.

Use Mirrors To Increase Natural Sunlight 

Adding mirrors and mirrored surfaces to your finished basement can increase the effect of natural sunlight and make your space appear brighter. Ask our handymen to place or install mirrors in the corner of a room or in spaces where they catch most of the sunlight during the day, such as opposite a large window.

If you find your basement room has limited space, you can place small mirrors on end tables with a light source to increase the room’s lighting.

Install Solar Pipes 

If you prefer green energy, ask our handymen who handle basement renovations in Kitchener about installing solar pipes. This unique lighting solution allows sunlight to travel along mirrored pipes that filter sunlight into a basement room.

You can also take advantage of solar power by allowing sun-driven light sources to soak up sunlight during the day, such as solar-powered table lamps, to provide your finished basement with light after the sun sets. Solar lamps and other accessories also pair well with small mirrors that can give the room a more open and comfortable feel.

Windows 

Most home renovations include updated energy-efficient windows, and adding these to your home’s finished basement can allow in additional light and could even lower your energy bill.

If you plan to use your finished basement as a guest room, you can increase a welcoming aura by pairing windows with mirrors so the resulting reflection makes the space appear larger and provides improved lighting for dressing and grooming. This allows your guests privacy and eliminates the need to move to another room in the house each morning to prepare for the day.

How Our Handymen Approach Basement Renovations in Kitchener 

When you need assistance with lighting your finished basement, calling in our handymen can eliminate many of the problems you might encounter with do-it-yourself remodelling projects. Our experienced contractors take the guesswork out of lighting your basement room and perform each stage of the job safely and efficiently. If additional electrical outlets and new wiring are part of your renovation plans, letting an experienced electrician from our pool of handymen can offer you peace of mind when it comes to installing these components correctly.

If you need inspiration, our handymen stand by ready to assist you with suggestions and guidance for your finished basement’s lighting. From interior design tricks to unique lighting choices, they can guide you through a variety of possible choices and help you decide which might best suit your individual space.

Contact Us Today for Assistance 

When it comes to basement renovations in Kitchener and lighting solutions for this unique space, Handyman Connection can help from start to finish. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us assist you with your upcoming home renovations.