The importance of a great design for basements

There is a lack of space in many big cities, making it a challenge to get the room you want. One solution that more people are trying is taking on a basement project. It doesn’t have to be unfashionable and gloomy though. With good design it can be a bright, airy hidden living space. You can achieve this when you call on us, the architects London clients love working with.

Create A Great Space

Across London more people are joining in the trend of adding basements to a property. It is a way to add on space and meet housing requirements while being out of the way of the rest of the world. The number of applications is rising, but if you are considering a basement development, you need to make sure it is an excellent one.

While digging is not an artful process, creating a well-designed basement is. It is even more challenging if you excavate under an existing building. This is because there are far more safety concerns.

Light and Bright

A basement is out of the way and if you do not take care, you can fail to give it enough light. The result will be a dark space that doesn’t feel welcome and leaves users unhappy.

When you include lights on ceilings in basements it can create a cave like feel. Alternatively, with quality lighting and placement you can create a space full of light. This might even leave people forgetting that they are underground. Sometimes it is wise to leave the basement open to the outside. This is done through using materials like walk-on structural glazing.

More Room

Work on basements requires specialist assistance. This is to ensure structural integrity and to create something that will add value to the property and the user. You can fill the new space with as much luxury as you wish to. A gym, swimming pool, cinema, there are so many possibilities if you get a great design.

With any project, small or large, you need experts in order to be able to achieve fantastic results for your property. We are proud to stand out from all of the architects London is home to. We are a reliable, award winning team able to create innovative designs. To speak with Coffey Architects, call 020 7549 2141 and we will help you get started.