Top 6 luxury basement conversion ideas from West London builders

Basement extensions have been a popular response to the lack of living space for decades in areas like Kensington, Chelsea or Fulham. Getting a conversion done allows property owners to add any new functional room. Many West London owners use the new space for a guest bedroom, a family room or a kitchen. If the house already has those, here are six other things a basement can be.

1. Pool

The past year has taught us a good lesson about healthcare and wellness. With the temporary closure of wellness centres and the lack of beach holidays, our desire to escape the world and relax has increased. Getting a double-height basement done in West London has multiple benefits. It will allow you to have a basement pool, so you can go for a swim in the comfort of your home and it will increase the resale value of your property.

2. Spa or steam room

When it comes to comfort, owning a spa is on the top of the list. With the right insulation and technique, you can install saunas, steam rooms or even hot tubs in your West London basement. A double height basement can take a spa and a pool together.

3. Gym

Investing in your health is always beneficial. If the time is short, or a public gym does not appeal, a basement gym solves both. It puts a private fitness room inside the house.

4. Cinema room

A rectangular basement room suits cinema acoustics. With the right contractor and a THX specialist, a cinema room works from about 3.5m by 3m.

5. Hobby room

If the hobbies run to music, pool or gaming, they all need room. You can create a high-end music room or set up a games room in your basement, adding an intimate ambience with led lights or fun decoration items that align with the function of the room.

6. Party room

If you host, a basement takes the noise away from the rest of the house. A bar, a pool table, table football and a floor to dance on, with an audio system sized to the room. Don’t forget to save some space for a bathroom when planning, this will make the new space more functional and comfortable.

What a basement becomes depends on what the house is missing. Settle that first, then appoint the contractor.

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