How To Make A Basement In London That Kids Will Love
How To Make A Basement In London That Kids Will Love
Everyone needs their own space to be themselves, and children are no exception. With limited space upstairs, especially in more densely populated cities like London, a well-lit basement playroom is the perfect way to ensure smaller individuals have the room they require to amuse themselves, learn, explore and grow, both mentally and physically.
Here are some ideas of ways to design a basement space that both children and their parents will appreciate.
Original Designs
Where children are involved, safety is key. That shouldn’t mean however, that convenience can’t be on the list of design priorities as well. A clever architect will always make sure that a bathroom and kitchenette are incorporated into a children’s basement space for snacking, spills, cooking activities, etc. If the area will be used for both young and old, an open plan design, or even glass walls / doors, allows for a home gym, an office, and more – so parents and care-takers can still keep a vigilant eye on their little ones while engaging in other tasks themselves.
When crafting a playroom, it helps to think like a child. Imagination is key. If the look is more cohesive – opt for brightly coloured focal points throughout, on a neutral palette. Or if the aim is to go all in, choose an inspired theme that suits the child’s interests and personality; like dinosaurs, superheroes, underwater, jungle, safari or trains.
Be Practical
With costs running in excess of £1,000 per square metre in some parts of London, it’s imperative that the basement space is practical and judiciously planned, utilising every inch. Due to the fact that no play area is complete without an excess of toys, games, crafts and more, storage in a children’s room is vital.
Opt for built in cupboards and shelves with your plans, for ultimate optimisation of space. Think of using features such as stairs that turn into drawers, raised desks (leaving more floor space), fold-down tables, and benches with built in shelves…
Fun Features
One way to ensure a subterranean play space is well-received, is to make sure to include some irresistibly fun features into the architectural drawings. Whether a secret tepee hideaway, indoor tree house, climbing wall, slides, or under-stair den complete with beanbags and glowing stars, ensure the design will include features guaranteed to amuse, engage and inspire.
Whether you are interested in having a basement retrofit to your existing London property, or an architect drawing up the plans for a basement project, the highly specialised professionals at Knowles (info@knowles.uk.com) are happy to answer any questions you might have about the basement construction process.