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Kitchen Extensions

If there is anything that separates the ideal 21st century house from the 20th century terraces that so many of us live in, it's the desire for a big flexible family space. This has led to a growing trend for kitchen extensions and open plan living spaces that can be used for a range of different purposes.

So where do you start? Often the first step is to gain an understanding of what design options are available, the likely costs and pitfalls, an idea on timeline and a high level understanding of what is required by way of planning and building regulations. The decisions that are made upfront obviously impact the whole process and will form the framework of how you approach the rest of your project.

As part of the design process for kitchen extensions you will need to consider:

Planning permission / Permitted Development

You will need to determine if your project will need a planning application or whether you will be able to do the work under permitted development (an automatic planning right). This will depend on various factors including the size of the kitchen extensions, locality of neighbours, restrictions such as conservation areas etc. An architect will be able to advise you whether you will need a planning application or not and get the relevant consents if necessary.

Building Regulations for Kitchen Extensions

Another statutory requirement is the need to comply with Building Regulations. These rules govern the safety and energy efficiency of your project and cover all manner of things from staircase pitch to the amount of glass that you can use. There are two different ways to get building regulations approval but either way you will need to comply as your project will not be signed off until you have satisfied all the relevant criteria. Again your architect will be able to guide you through the rules as well as optimising the design for you.

Light

Getting the light right is essential in any room. Natural light is always the best option if you have it. There are lots of different opportunities for maximizing natural light in your kitchen extensions including roof lights, traditional windows and bi-fold doors. Consider which way your kitchen extensions will face as this will help you maximize the amount of light that you can bring in.

Kitchen - Zoning

Many people want open plan kitchen extensions that act as multi-functional family spaces however this is not as easy as it sounds. Open plan spaces like this need to have 'zones' allocated for their different functions for example eating, cooking, watching TV. Making sure these spaces work together is critical to the success of your kitchen extensions so make sure you plan them out carefully.

Kitchen - Storage

One of the main functions of a kitchen is storage so it's worth giving this careful consideration. Its not all about kitchen cabinets either - think creatively about your storage. Open shelves can be a great way to display items and think about different heights - if you have small children there may be things that you want them to be able to access and things that you don't. As always the success of this is in the planning.

Materials

The materials that you use can dramatically change the look and feel of your kitchen extensions. High glossy units will give a much more contemporary feel whereas woods will be much more traditional in their look and feel. Units can range in price dramatically so if you are on a more limited budget think about the ways that you can get the right look for less. For example buy standard units and spend a bit more on work surfaces - this will give you kitchen a quality feel.

Practical Elements

Many people get carried away with the look and feel of their new kitchen extension and forget the practical elements. Remember things such as the layout of the kitchen and ventilation and heating - this will prevent your room being too hot in summer and too cold in winter. With open plan spaces it is also always worth investing in a good extractor fan as smells with travel further and can become annoying.

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