The important thing in a second day room is to let in as much natural light as possible.
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In small apartments, it is not uncommon to face complex configurations that require careful planning.
This is the case with so-called second-day rooms, which lack light and whose particular arrangement requires a few tips.
Here are some ways to best optimize this space.
A room in the room
A second day room is a space without a window but whose light comes from the adjacent room.
It is in fact a room in the room… In general, it is a kitchen, an office, a sleeping area or a bathroom.
On the other hand, we avoid creating a living room, a dining room or any other convivial space where we are used to meeting with family or friends on the second day.
Most of the time, these rooms are arranged after the construction of the habitat in order to redistribute the space and create an additional place.
Bring in the light
The main difficulty in fitting out a second day room is to bring in natural light.
Indeed, this type of configuration generally makes the whole very dark.
If this room is intended to transform into a dressing room or laundry room, artificial light will be more than enough.
But if you plan to fit out a kitchen, bedroom or office, you will have to consider several solutions.
You first have the option of installing a glass roof to capture as much light as possible from the adjacent room.
Its large windows will let in the sun's rays during the day.
It will also bring a trendy and design touch thanks to its industrial loft look.
If it is not possible, for budgetary or technical reasons, to install a glass roof, wooden trellises are an inexpensive and aesthetic solution.
Like beams or graphics, just attach them to the floor and ceiling to isolate the room from the rest of the apartment, while filtering the light.
Finally, furniture is a major asset in this type of arrangement, especially bookcases, which can act as a separation while serving as storage elements.
Think about lighting
Last element to take into account: artificial lighting.
Even if your space is bathed in natural light, it will never be enough to avoid the dim light.
It is therefore necessary to think carefully about the systems you will be using.
From the wall lamp to the floor lamp, through the suspension, the strip and the LED spots or the light garland, the lighting must above all be chosen according to the destination of the room.
We prefer a soft and subdued light for an adult or baby's room, and a colder light for a kitchen or an office.
The ideal is to multiply the lighting sources to be able to adjust and modulate the light according to the needs and the time of day.
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Deco side
This particular room must also be the subject of a decoration worked to reveal its potential.
In general, the space being very limited, we will avoid overloading it with bulky furniture.
If the ceiling is low, choose low furniture that will give the impression of greater height.
Go to the essentials by settling for the minimum.
On the other hand, it is quite possible to invite bold colors, as long as they are distilled sparingly, whether on a wall or through textiles and accessories.
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