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Guidelines for Basement Regulations

Check the building regulations you need to follow for basement conversions, including waterproofing and planning permission requirements.

Our Bedroom & Bathroom Loft Conversion: A Case Study

A blended family converted their loft into a bedroom and bathroom to create space for everyone under one roof.

A Basement Into a Treatment Centre? Interview With Shiatsu Practitioner

Tom Potter opens a walk-in shiatsu massage centre in Norwich and plans to expand into his basement with reflexology and aromatherapy services.

We Made a Basement Bedroom for Students: Case Study

A couple renovated their basement into student housing to generate income and reduce their work hours.

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Top Ten Uses for a Basement

A basement can work for storage, a workshop, or something bigger, but you'll need to handle lining, tanking and access first.

How to Maintain a Vaulted Loft Room Ceiling

Keep your vaulted loft ceiling clean and dust-free with practical tools and techniques for hard-to-reach spaces.

Using Your Loft Space to Create a Mezzanine

Turn your unused loft into a functional mezzanine to add living space without losing light and height.

Making the Most of the Views from Your Attic

Choose between skylights and dormer windows to maximise natural light and views when converting your attic space.

Digging Out a Basement to Give Extra Head Height

Raising basement ceilings by digging out the floor requires planning permission and building regulation approval to avoid structural damage.

We Suspended a Bedroom in Barn Loft: Case Study

The Flynns converted their old barn into extra space and suspended a bedroom in the loft to avoid planning issues and gain privacy.

Kitchen for a Small Basement Space: Interview With a Designer

A kitchen designer explains the real challenges of fitting a kitchen in a small basement, from access problems to plumbing issues.

Making Our Basement into an Extra Bathroom: Case Study

Mike converted his basement study into a bathroom when his household grew, solving space problems in his small terraced house.

We Made a Basement Bedroom for Students: Case Study

A couple renovated their basement into student housing to generate income and reduce their work hours.

I Made My Loft Into an Artist's Studio: Case Study

Sarah converted her loft into a painting studio after leaving law to pursue art full-time, turning a childhood passion into her career.

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