Dartmouth Park RoadContemporary Basement, London
Lyndon Douglas
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Give your basement room breathing spaceThe idea of letting the interior space flow out with a terrace also works when the interior is below ground level and a terrace is excavated. Again, the room, here a basement room, is given a much greater sense of space by the level exterior terrace, which allows the interior space to flow out and make a basement much less basement-y.A beginner’s guide to basement conversions
Dig downWhile adding space with a basement is generally speaking the least cost-effective option in terms of price per square foot, that doesn’t mean it’s always poor value. In many cases, all other options have been exhausted or are not feasible, and where property values are high enough, a basement extension can add tremendous value to a home.The key is often to really think through how the additional space is going to be used. If what you want is a home cinema or a gym and sauna, then lots of daylight might not be a requirement, but if the space is wanted for a kitchen, living space or bedroom, the art is often to design it so the space feels as un-basement-like as possible.Could your home be enhanced by a basement? Find out here
Know when to dig downQuite simply, excavation is expensive work to undertake – and when it’s done beneath an existing building that needs to remain standing throughout, it’s even more costly. Nonetheless, basement extensions are becoming more and more popular, despite the cost, because in areas where property prices are high, people still want to find more space, especially when lofts or side extensions aren’t possible.Want your home to be less dark and dingy? Check out this revamped light-filled property
What Houzzers are commenting on:
Large pane of glass with door rather than bi fold
open and airy, and not claustrophobic at all, kind of cool
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