Explore the possibilities of the empty space beneath your house – it will dramatically change the way you live and allow you to use a different style to the rest of a period property. Viki Lander from Ensoul notes that demand continues to soar for basements. “It’s the only way to really add significant space to a property and achieve multiple extra rooms. More and more the usage is gearing to additional entertainment space for the young, gyms and home offices.”
2. Enveloping a cinema space in a dark colour creates the perfect atmosphere for a movie night – Granit Architecture + Interiors. Andrew Beasley Photography.
3. This beautifully designed staircase also cleverly houses a built-in bar – Eclectic Interiors and Studio Elephant Architects. Chris Snook Photography.
4. Bespoke steel doors and panels work really well around basement staircases, where fine black frames feel contemporary and allow light to flood in – cast london.
5. A double-height extension with huge glazing creates a dramatic view from the outside – Mascot. Photography @82mm.