Lighting

Since basements are on the lowest level of the home, they are often lacking in windows and natural light. If the basement bathroom does not have natural light, you have to compensate by adding light fixtures. Homeowners can choose from several lighting fixtures to place on the ceiling of the basement bathroom. Lighting fixtures can also be placed above the sink or on the vanity. Depending on their personal tastes, you can have large wattage light bulbs for a bright room or lower wattage bulbs for more romantic lighting. You can also place candles inside the room for when they are entertaining guests. NJ Custom Finished Basements will work with homeowners to research and pick lighting for a basement bathroom. There are also several lighting and design stores that offer lights specifically for basement bathrooms.

Light Colors

As I mentioned before, basement bathrooms can often be dark due to the lack of natural light. To brighten up the room, we can paint the walls with light colors. Light colors can help hide the fact that there are no windows and can also create a lively space. Popular light colors for basement bathroom walls include blue, yellow, white, pink and purple. Homeowners who are using light colors in their basement bathroom should pick shades that match their style and work well with the other rooms in the basement. Homeowners can also add light-colored decorative accessories, such as bath mats, soap dishes, candles and artwork. The decorative accessories should match the light color on the wall.

Ventilation

Another important element of a basement bathroom is ventilation. Ventilation can help to remove steamy air that accumulates after a shower is taken. It can also help to remove unwanted odors. We can create a small or medium-sized ventilation duct on the wall or ceiling, so as to not take away from the design of the room. If the bathroom is close to or attached to the central heating or air system, ventilation can go through those air ducts. The ventilated air can also go through a passive solar system if that is how the home distributes heat.

Basement  Bathroom Brainstorming.....

(OR OTHER WISE KNOWN AS THE THREE B'S!)

             Basement bathrooms can be very beneficial, especially if homeowners are using their basement for living and entertaining. While basement bathrooms are often small, there are still several ways to incorporate design elements. Designers and homeowners who are decorating a basement bathroom have several things to consider, including lighting, using light colors and ventilation.

             Bathroom installed in Freehold, NJ/2006