A souplex generally consists of two floors: the ground floor and the basement. One could almost say that it is a duplex in reverse, the souplex allows to gain space but downwards.
The room underneath is usually a cellar that has been converted into a living room. Real estate agencies count on the atypical effect of the souplex, an argument that does not leave indifferent the inhabitants of the metropolises in search of charming and original surface.
The main advantage of a souplex to buy or rent is the low purchase or rental price. But beware of bad deals and scams, as these low-cost underground houses often bring many problems.
The originality and the price of the property do not compensate for the many changes to be considered when living in a souplex.
The basement layout can expose major problems of ventilation and infiltration, so many points to watch out for so that work that is more costly than the initial saving does not happen. In addition, there are also illegal developments as some building basements cannot be lived in.
The biggest problem with the souplex is the lower part, which receives little or no daylight.
Light in a souplex is essential for a unique and atypical atmosphere.
Bringing light into a souplex is essential to enjoy a unique atmosphere and an atypical place. The ideal approach is to invest in lighting that can imitate daylight. Ceiling lights, hanging lights and spotlights will provide a lot of light in a basement with no opening to the outside.
Other innovative and original solutions exist, such as ceiling lights and virtual windows, which give the illusion of landscapes or a sky through a window effect.
More simply, tenants or owners can choose light colours for the walls, floor and ceiling in order to have a pleasant, uncluttered and bright space.
If the lower part of the flex offers openings to the outside, a Light Reflector is the essential solution. Espaciel reflectors allow you to capture, transmit and diffuse light from the outside easily and instantly into your interior.
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