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POLL: Basement or loft?

Tom Flanagan
9 år sedan
senast redigerad:7 år sedan

It's no secret that we love extensions here in the UK and Ireland, but which would you prefer - a cool basement extension, or a trendy loft?
Leave us a comment and vote away!

Basement!
Loft!
Neither
Both!
Utvalt svar
  • gravel41
    9 år sedan
    Can both be an option?
    I'm leaning towards attic because I love architectural features like sloped ceilings, we have an attic conversion and it's so cosy.
    So it would depend on the ceiling in the basement.
    Now if the basement were vaulted...

    Kommentarer (80)

    • PRO
      nest
      8 år sedan

      Loft is a much more cost effective way to gain extra space

    • PRO
      ParkerClark Architecture and Design
      8 år sedan

      Its a context dependant issue but both can produce affective results.

    • PRO
      Designitures
      8 år sedan

      Loft without a doubt. An amazing opportunities using daylight

    • PRO
      Architectural Studio
      8 år sedan

      Loft conversions are always a great way to make extra useable space. Adding balconies and creating external areas with a view makes the project far more exciting.

    • PRO
      Emmet O'Donnell Architect
      8 år sedan

      Well modified basement and loft spaces can enhance your quality of life

    • PRO
      Darragh Lynch Architects
      8 år sedan

      Lovely room which makes it really easy to get out into the garden

    • PRO
      J.Robinson Building Contractors
      8 år sedan

      We'd like either but the loft looks great

    • David
      7 år sedan

      basements are cool, but you need deep pockets

    • PRO
      DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
      7 år sedan

      The basement opens up lots of new space

    • PRO
      Central London Lofts
      7 år sedan

      We find that our clients loved loft conversion..

      Lee Road, SE3 · Mer info

      www.centrallondonloft.co.uk

    • PRO
      TOR Interiors
      7 år sedan

      We at Tor Interiors are huge fans of a loft space - great light!

    • PRO
      Timbers Building Ltd.
      7 år sedan

      It depends on your looking for. Basements offer more room, but can you beat the light and airy feeling of a loft?

    • PRO
      Insight Architects and Designers Ltd
      7 år sedan

      We love loft space. Big or small they give light airy and flexible space - and they pay for themselves!

    • PRO
      Nicola Richardson Architects Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Basement, great for usable space and adding more living space

    • PRO
      Progression Architects Ltd.
      7 år sedan

      It really depends on what space you are looking at trying to create, they both have there own benefits and it's what you make of the space rather than the space itself!

    • PRO
      Dublin Design Studio
      7 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 7 år sedan

      Really depends on your particular site, however the end goal is the same - space and light - so go up, go down - it's all good!!

    • PRO
      BLD Contractors
      7 år sedan

      We find our clients prefer loft conversion better than basements.

    • PRO
      Red Raven Design Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Lofts are generally easier to convert but a basement may be more appropriate for a room use that is noisy or requires more seclusion.

    • PRO
      Keller Architects
      7 år sedan

      Really bright basement spaces -difficult to achieve but can be very dramatic if successfully done!

    • PRO
      C-Side Architectural Design Ltd
      7 år sedan

      I prefer a loft conversion as it can be a great source of light into other areas of the house.

    • PRO
      Lucas Construction Design & Build Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Much more cost effective than Basement,shorter build time

    • PRO
      Barrie Simons & Associates
      7 år sedan

      Loft conversions are generally cheaper and easier than basements.

    • PRO
      Loader Monteith Architects
      7 år sedan

      We voted for basement

    • PRO
      Sara Connolly Architect
      7 år sedan

      Light & views are always a possibility with a loft extension.

    • PRO
      Airedale Architects
      7 år sedan

      Great space.

    • PRO
      Heath Coombe Architecture
      7 år sedan

      I voted on the loft

    • PRO
      KPCL Architecture
      7 år sedan

      Great simple loft design. Definitely an idea to show to our current client.

    • PRO
      User
      7 år sedan

      Bright and nice!

    • PRO
      MatLab Architecture
      7 år sedan

      Basement! I'm creating a cave for the kids at the moment!

    • PRO
      hales marshall design architects
      7 år sedan

      voted for basement as these space can add more interest to the house and can be more inspirational

    • PRO
      Dulwich Design Kitchens Ltd
      7 år sedan

      I voted on the loft.

    • PRO
      Yorkshire Fabric Shop
      7 år sedan

      Lofts are a lot more creative

    • PRO
      Cupola Design Ltd
      7 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 7 år sedan

      Basements give the opportunity to develop spaces with greater flexibility where planning restrictions do not allow to grow higher or you have already developed your loft.

    • hounoc
      7 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 7 år sedan

      Basements feel claustrophobic. Also I'd worry about whether they are done properly (even more so as a neighbour) so that they won't cause settlement problems etc. Loft all the way.

    • PRO
      Conbu Interior Design
      7 år sedan

      I'd love a basement to open onto a patio & wouldn't say no to a loft conversion too. The more space the better

    • PRO
      Love Shutters UK
      7 år sedan

      I love loft conversions, great light coverage for the room and possibility of lovely views.

    • hounoc
      7 år sedan

      Is it a basement extension if it opens to a patio or is it just a ground floor?

    • PRO
      Starlight Loft Conversions Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Obviously I have chosen the loft. Always light and airy.

    • PRO
      DP Refurbishment Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Basement! Great use of space

    • lisa77226
      7 år sedan
      Why would you go underground and lose daylight if you have the option to go up and keep it?!
    • Stephen Edwards
      7 år sedan

      I'm another who likes the idea of both. I do have two large basement rooms where I live now, it's a sloping site; if I can ever afford it (and get planning consent), the biggest one which faces the road will have the door widened so that it can be used as a garage. The loft is huge but I don't need any more rooms up there, as this was meant to be a downsize so they'd be unused.

    • PRO
      User
      7 år sedan

      Loft Definitely - Light & bright perfect for the summer and cozy in the Winter!

    • PRO
      Richard Ruddick Architecture
      7 år sedan

      Basement extensions with full height doors for maximum light are great.

    • PRO
      Parker Developments
      7 år sedan

      I would normally recommend a loft conversion as it is a lot cheaper, but if you have the money basements are becoming more and more popular these days

    • PRO
      Exbury Homes Ltd
      7 år sedan

      Loft conversion is straightforward Basements can be diificult

    • PRO
      HAMILTON COURT DEVELOPMENTS LTD
      7 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 7 år sedan

      From a developer's l perspective basements can be a nightmare to build (and very costly)! We do normally try to incorporate them and the trend in London is to build mega basements. In most of our developments the basement will house the plant equipment so is a necessity but we have also built basements for clients that contain cinema rooms & games rooms. If you're thinking about doing a basement just make sure you check your costings!

    • PRO
      Martyn J Pearson & Associates
      7 år sedan

      Effective use of space

    • PRO
      Essex and London Construction ELC
      3 år sedan

      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

    • E D
      3 år sedan

      Please stop spamming.

    • mii2
      3 år sedan

      Have to say Tara you have had a busy day getting your company details on so many posts today, even to the point of raking back to 2015. Are these all business associates that you are name checking?

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