How to create the best windowless room designs

A windowless room is transformed into a den. Photos: Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS

From the lack of natural light to functionality feasibility, windowless rooms often pose a challenge.

Let there be light. With the absence of natural sources, here’s your guide to infusing spaciousness into windowless rooms.

Lighting options

Portable lights: table and floor lamps.

Fixed lights: recess lighting, pendants, chandeliers and wall sconces.

Construction-created lights: clerestories, dormers or skylights.

A clerestory helps bring natural light into this windowless master bedroom. Photo: Handout/TNS

Decor tricks

Elements such as mirrors can help make a room feel more spacious and open.

The home office

One popular functional option for a windowless space is to transform it into a home office.

A windowless space is made functional as a small home office and reading area. Photo: Interior Photography NY/TNS

When designing a windowless office space, here are some tips:

♦ Add lots of mirrors to help make the space feel bigger.

♦ Incorporate interesting design elements such as whimsical wallpaper or a bright paint colour.

♦ Be purposeful with furniture, as windowless rooms tend to be smaller spaces.

♦ Add plenty of portable light such as table and floor lamps.

♦ Incorporate floor coverings to help make windowless spaces feel cosy. – Tribune News Service