How to max a small kitchen extension

USE THESE CLEVER TACTICS TO GAIN MORE SPACE OR MAKE WHAT YOU DO HAVE FEEL MUCH LARGER

- SARAH HANDLEY

Not everyone has the space or inclination for a huge kitchen extension, but that doesn’t mean a small addition can’t be just as impactful. If you're planning a kitchen extension, the size of it can depend on where it's located (and what's permissible), your budget and what your plans require.

We asked the experts how to make a small kitchen feel bigger and maximise the impact it has on your home life.

1 REMODEL YOUR GROUND FLOOR

A small extension may seem limiting, but try looking beyond the kitchen at the ground floor as a whole. Knocking down walls or moving them to rejig the layout of other rooms in your home can be key to making the most of an extension. It's best to work with an architect or designer on a project like this, as they will have bags of experience in improving flow and making the most of natural light.

2 PRIORITISE NATURAL LIGHT