Basement Space Ideas

[Gareth83]

We own a retail shop with a 50m2 basement (1.8m head height)

There is no access to the basement other than through the shop.

Storage is a no go (think high end clothing) What can we do with this usable/non-usable space?

 

[Lucan Unlordly]

How about turning it into a cool storage room, creating a high end own label wine brand to sell to your high end buying customers?

'Italian Suits week - a 6 abottle of Archivio Aglianico witha every suita ordered'

I won't put the link up but if you Google own label wine you'll find at least one company that can hold your hand through the process.

The head height is a problem although you could probably justify putting a maximum height of 5'10" in any recruitment ads.

 

[Mark T Jones]

Hydroponics

 

[Interestedobserver]

Hydroponics

That's a good one

Breaking Bad will provide some good ideas and pointers as well

The High End Fashion Retail could be a good cover for it all

Maybe start small and test it all in a motorhome first though

 

[Lucan Unlordly]

Probably need to know more about the Basement. Is there any light coming through and most importantly is it dry?

 

[Mr D]

Hydroponics

Basement for hydroponics works if decent ventilation.
Or can fit the ventilation.

1.8 meter ceiling isn't great for it either.

 

[fisicx]

I understand there is a market for certain restraining activities in basements and dungeons. I believe leather is involved.

 

[Mark T Jones]

I understand there is a market for certain restraining activities in basements and dungeons. I believe leather is involved.

Frank Bough was something of an expert..

 

[Mr D]

I understand there is a market for certain restraining activities in basements and dungeons. I believe leather is involved.

Can fit an X post, perhaps a bottomless chair on a chain.
And some rubber clothing can be sold upstairs too - it copes well with liquid spills.

 

[Office Mover]

We own a retail shop with a 50m2 basement (1.8m head height)

There is no access to the basement other than through the shop.

Storage is a no go (think high end clothing) What can we do with this usable/non-usable space?

How about renting out to a musician to make into a recording studio. ?

 

[jimbof]

We own a retail shop with a 50m2 basement (1.8m head height)

There is no access to the basement other than through the shop.

Storage is a no go (think high end clothing) What can we do with this usable/non-usable space?

What's the ceiling height in the space above it like?

Can't think of any real practical use at that sort of height - once you have lighting etc it's just a health hazard mostly for folk going down there. But if the shop wasn't in use / being refurbished perhaps you could raise the floor in significant section to get a properly useable height below - reconfiguring might almost double your useable floorspace.

 

[Mitch3473]

I'm thinking gimp masks, hammocks, fizzy cream and total abandonment.

 

[pkpolymers]

Partner with a pretty pilates instructor. You can never go wrong

 

[Greffertt]

You can store something else. Or make repairs and provide conditions for storing clothes, why not?

 

[chickenlady]

Can you sub-let? Not everyone who is looking for an office space is 6' tall.

 

[jimbof]

Can you sub-let? Not everyone who is looking for an office space is 6' tall.

They may not want it filled with poultry though...