Kitchen extensions | London
A guide to kitchen extensions
Modern lifestyles often demand that the kitchen area is layered in terms of functionality, and that it also connects well both with other reception rooms and the garden outside. Often enough kitchen extensions are also about finding a way to establish a better relationship with the rear garden and this is important to consider as part of any project. An architect kitchen extension should be a considered response to the client brief and to all relevant design, quality, planning, and cost issues.
Types
Glass roof kitchen extension or conservatory kitchen extension | Flood your breakfast room with light, and create a space that opens out into garden areas or simply uses the sky and the ever-changing daylight as a way to colour your internal spaces. Kitchen side extension or side return kitchen extension | This extension makes the most of unused space, expanding into areas such as side alleys that are often wasted square footage.
Victorian terrace kitchen extension to a flat or house | London is so rich in Victorian buildings, and they are so easy to adapt and remodel. Whether you want to be sympathetic to the character of the existing building, or juxtapose it with a modern twist there is always an intelligent way to extend and add a new layer to a Victorian property.
Design aspirations
Always consider circulation, sightlines, and natural light levels across the various rooms before deciding on the use and potential of various spaces. Rooflights can be added to define specific areas depending on their use. One thing to remember is that the only fixed element of this reorganisation is the kitchen itself; everything else can float around it. If designed thoughtfully, a kitchen extension can allow the space to be used flexibly, and stay in tune with the changing needs of the occupants. Over time the dining table may move to the old seating area, the kids play area can become the new desk/study space and the under-the-stairs utility area could one day turn into a downstairs loo.
“Do we go for an island unit, or is the space too limited for that?” “Would an open plan layout work for us, or do we prefer spaces that are more defined and enclosed?” “Should we locate the dining area near the glazed external doors, or is it the kitchen area we would like to locate near the garden window?” The existing house layout will quietly suggest some answers, and we can also explore design ideas on how to best match your brief to the potential of the house or flat. Victorian houses tend to be very adaptable when it comes to building kitchen extensions. The same thing applies to garden flats. Often kitchen extensions end up being more than just a building extension, and working with an architect will give you the opportunity to (re)think about the way you live and how you will be enjoying your home in the future.
Inspiration and ideas
Below we have selected some projects to lend architectural inspiration and design ideas for your kitchen extension. Enjoy!
Visit our portfolio for a selection of case studies or alternatively visit our London Residential page for your local authority and information about planning.
GOAStudio recommends Kitchen Co-Ordination
When it comes to kitchens, it’s the small details and ingenious touches that make the difference, such as peg systems for plates and cups, large capacity pull-outs, corner units and roller shutter units that are functional and build with design in mind, soft closing drawers, and worktops built to your height. Kitchen Co-ordination use quartz, granite, laminate and coloured glass to complement their cabinets and create a truly bespoke kitchen design, and all their designer kitchens are built in Germany by Rational [LINK] (www.rational.de).
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