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
A windowless room is transformed into a den. Photos: Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS
A clerestory helps bring natural light into this windowless master bedroom. Photo: Handout/TNS
This windowless room is made functional as a home office/workspace.
A windowless space is made functional as a small home office and reading area. Photo: Interior Photography NY/TNS
A lower-level windowless space is made light and bright through the use of overhead recessed lighting and light, neutral fabrics. Photo: Handout/TNS
