Big Brother 10: inside the 2009 contestants' house

The hallway entrance to the Big Brother 10 house has colourful panels with blow-ups of an insect's head Photograph: Channel 4

The living area has a 1960s sci-fi feel reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick movie 2001. Possibly in a nod to the credit crunch, it has been stripped bare of furniture. Overall space has been reduced and the housemates will apparently also have to sleep in their living space Photograph: Channel 4

Packing cases seem to be the only seating in the living area - no getting cosy on the sofas then... Photograph: Channel 4

The sparse feel continues with the view outside, with decking leading into the garden area Photograph: Channel 4

The garden also looks space age, but overall the feeling is spartan and claustrophobic Photograph: Channel 4

While there's seating outside, there's none of the luxuries like a pool that contestants have become used to Photograph: Channel 4

Instead of last year's heated, padded ashtray, this year the smoking area is a draughty bus stop Photograph: Channel 4