Basements are a great way to add a feature space to your home, such as a games room or home cinema! Our Clients in London, mainly Clapham, South Kensington, Greenwich and Hackney love them as they can gain extra space without moving home. If you want to work to more of a budget, lofts are far easier and cheaper options to create additional space. Tara Taylor
Project Manager
Essex and London Construction, Basements, Extensions and Loft Conversions Limited
tara.taylor@essexandlondonconstruction.com
www.essexandlondonconstruction.com

I like the idea of white walls, but please don't paint the beam as you'll be hiding the character that most people love. If the desk is staying, why not paint that in a bright colour or a pastel whichever you prefer, and then add things to give texture, maybe a wicker waste bin if you're using the space as an office, a mirror to add a bit of shine and reflect light, perhaps even a sheepskin rug to add a bit of extra warmth and luxury. Then if you need some extra storage maybe add some dark wood shelves above the desk, which would help balance out all the white.

Depending on the property (and the budget), both options have their merits. A big loft space can be more easily converted to a room but often the structure or space isn't sufficient and an dormer or extension is needed. This can offer a whole new floor to the building and with some imagination you can transform the property completely. www.pwjarchitects.com

Thanks Sarah yes this is my fear - we’d want a super king bed too so that’s 180cm. When we measured that current wall length it was around 200cm. The difference in view is very stark though (Electricty substation vs nice trees and skyline…) - can you think of a solution with / without changing the shower room door position? The shower room itself is in good condition so would prefer to leave it untouched. I feel like the wall perpendicular to the window would need to be lengthened to fit the bed but the door must go somewhere…