Small kitchen extensions
Ideal Home UK|April 2023
LOOKING FOR DESIGN IDEAS THAT WON'T GUZZLE UP YOUR ENTIRE GARDEN OR BANK BALANCE? HERE'S HOW TO MAKE A BIG SUCCESS ON A SMALL SCALE
LINDA CLAYTON
Small kitchen extensions

Most people can achieve impressive kitchen extensions when size isn't an issue, but there's something extra special and satisfying about a design that's had to work hard to make every inch count.

If you have some garden to spare, it could be put to better use with a space-boosting, light-filled extension. A small kitchen extension that’s well-planned can transform the functionality and enjoyment of your home. If you are planning an extension with a view to sell, work out if the costs stack up against how much value it will add to your property. A local estate agent can help with the maths.

Don’t forget to include less obvious expenses, such as rent if you’ll have to move out while the work goes on. Check that your services can supply a bigger house: a new boiler or fuse board may be required. In older properties, the electrics and/or plumbing may need upgrading throughout to ensure that the extension complies with building regulations.

Currently, it is virtually impossible to put a figure on building costs, but with prices of materials soaring, downscaling your extension ambitions is a good way to control the budget. Whatever its dimensions, an extension is only worth what you’re willing and able to pay.

To harness the full potential of a small kitchen extension, Melissa Klink, head of design at Harvey Jones (harveyjones. com), points to the importance of early planning. ‘One of the most common mistakes when designing a small kitchen extension is leaving the choice of kitchen until late into the building project,’ she says. ‘Planning the layout and must-have features should be done alongside your architect and/or builder. Often a few small architectural tweaks at the planning stage can make a huge difference to functionality and flow.’

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