Small kitchen extension ideas

A side return extension is a good way to add extra room into your kitchen without losing valuable garden space. Such an extension, while only adding as little as 3 or 4 square metres to your kitchen, will have a transformative effect on its layout, providing a better layout and the possibility to add a dining area and glazing to bring in more natural light.

2. You can also create a kitchen extension at the back of your home.

If you’re looking to add a dining or living space and don’t want a side return extension, consider a small kitchen extension to the back of your house. This will still increase your kitchen’s practicality significantly, or alternatively, add a living or dining space.

3. Design a Simple and Sympathetic Small Kitchen Extension

One approach when designing a small kitchen extension is to match the materials of the existing house. Finding reclaimed bricks that match perfectly is difficult, but there are options such as brick tinting that can help unify a new extension with this existing house. This is an option that is more likely to work with a small extension than a larger kitchen extension, as the amount of materials used will be minimal, especially if the design incorporates large expanses of glazing.

4. Add rooflights to a small kitchen extension to bring in bright natural light.

If you extend your kitchen area, take advantage of your north-facing wall by installing a large amount of glass. This lets in natural light and reduces the risk of overheating when the sun does come out.