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

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

Loft without a doubt. An amazing opportunities using daylight

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.

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

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

We'd like either but the loft looks great

basements are cool, but you need deep pockets

The basement opens up lots of new space

We find that our clients loved loft conversion..

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

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

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

Basement, great for usable space and adding more living space

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!

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!!

We find our clients prefer loft conversion better than basements.

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

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

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

Much more cost effective than Basement,shorter build time

Loft conversions are generally cheaper and easier than basements.

We voted for basement

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

Great space.

I voted on the loft

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

Bright and nice!

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

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

I voted on the loft.

Lofts are a lot more creative

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Basement! Great use of space

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.

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

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

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

Loft conversion is straightforward Basements can be diificult

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!

Effective use of space

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

Please stop spamming.

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?