Lighting concept for the cellar

Brightness and atmosphere despite the lack of daylight

A well thought-out lighting concept for the basement facilitates orientation, reduces potential accident hazards and improves utilisation options. Most cellars only have narrow windows or none at all. Because there is hardly any daylight in the basement, the right basement lighting plays a central role. Dark corners, low ceilings and a chilly atmosphere make many cellars uncomfortable. With bright and varied lighting, however, even the smallest and darkest cellar becomes a usable space.

Simulate daylight in the basement - how to create natural brightness: Light-coloured surfaces, reflective materials or glass elements enhance the effect of the light and make the room look larger and significantly friendlier overall. In rooms with small windows, the residual brightness can be usefully supplemented by artificial light sources. The transition from residual daylight to artificial light in the cellar thus blurs in a pleasantly natural way.

The basics of a well thought-out lighting concept for the basement

A lighting concept for the basement is created by analysing the room, defining light zones and selecting suitable lights. The lighting concept always starts with the question: What is the room used for? An illuminated basement room can be a storage area, hobby workshop, fitness or party zone, but also a living area. Each of these types of use requires the right lighting.

Basement rooms also all appear brighter, larger and more structured when different light sources illuminate the room in a meaningful way. One speaks here of:

basic lighting for general brightness
one or more zone light sources for different activities
accent lighting for atmosphere and visual depth

Lighting for the fitness room in the basement

The lighting in the fitness room basement should be activating, sufficiently bright and with few shadows. Take care when open light sources shine into the room - there is a risk of being dazzled during floor exercises. A good option is therefore LED panels, recessed lights or general ceiling lights with diffusers, combined with indirect lighting using LED strips. This creates dynamism and makes training more energising.

Atmospheric party cellar lighting

Indirect, atmospheric lighting using LED strips or dimmable lights is essential for the party room. Smart lighting systems allow you to adjust the lighting mood to suit the situation at any time. Colour-changing lighting is an interesting feature in many cases. This creates a real club atmosphere.

Cellar lighting for the laundry room

For damp cellars, the laundry room or rooms for drying laundry, there are lights with a correspondingly high IP code from IP44. These lights are specially designed for use in damp rooms.

Inviting lighting for cellars used for residential purposes

A cosy basement atmosphere is created by warm white light, indirect lighting, recessed lights or luminous intensity ceiling lights as well as elegant floor and table lamps. All these lights also create a cosy ambience in the basement.

Light for the hobby workshop in the cellar

Glare-free, diffuser-equipped and dust-proof functional lighting is essential for the workshop in the basement. Several light sources that illuminate the workbench from different angles, for example, are ideal. This avoids harsh shadows and the work is always ideally lit. Impact-resistant wraparound lights may also be of interest.

Lighting the storage cellar sensibly

Good lighting is essential for the storage cellar, as it is important to always be able to find everything you have stored there between shelves and corners that are prone to shadows. The lighting for storage cellars must therefore be highly functional. Large panels, light from different directions and sufficient basic brightness overall ensure optimum visibility.

Basement lights for every application

There are different types of lights that are suitable for the cellar. With the right lighting solutions, their optimum positioning and well thought-out lighting design, you can create a pleasant and functional environment. Careful and professional installation ensures durability and safety.

Ceiling lights

Placed in the centre of the room, ceiling lights provide uniform illumination that no basement room should be without.

Ceiling lights

Ceiling spotlight

The individual spots of ceiling spotlights can be targeted, e.g. onto shelves or storage areas.

ceiling spotlight

Wall lights

Wall lights are ideal for additional brightness, e.g. next to shelves, on workbenches or for work surfaces.

Wall lights

Recessed spotlight

Low rooms are best illuminated with recessed spotlights to maximise the use of the basement space.

Recessed spotlights

Moisture-proof lights

Moisture-resistant lights must be installed in laundry rooms due to the humidity.

Moisture-proof lights

Smart Home

Smart lighting - controllable by app or voice - transforms the cellar into the ideal party room.

Smart lighting

Practical tips for implementing basement lighting

How brightly should a cellar be lit?

Brightness and light colour should be adapted to the use of the basement. In any case, the general lighting should be at least 100-150 lm/m².

Which light colour is suitable for the basement?

The following applies to the light colour: warm white (2,700-3,300 K) has the most natural and cosy effect in basements and is therefore particularly suitable for living basements. Universal or daylight white (from 3,300 K) is recommended for utility rooms.

Save energy in the cellar with LED lighting

Energy efficiency is also an important topic in the cellar. LED lights offer many advantages, including low energy consumption and a long service life. If you want to make immediate savings, convert conventional light sources such as halogen or fluorescent bulbs to LED in the basement.

Use motion detectors sensibly in the basement

Constant lighting is not required in utility and storage cellars. Lights with motion detectors are used to save energy and enjoy the convenience of automatically switched-on light.

Illuminate cellar with few electrical connections

The electrical connections in the basement are often limited. Track lighting systems are an option for using the cellar for the desired purposes. They enable a complex lighting system with just one connection.

Retrofitting a smart control unit for the basement lighting

With intelligent sensors, dimmers and smart light scenes, the basement lighting can be personalised to the maximum. Motion detectors in particular make everyday life easier - for example in corridors, staircases or storage rooms.