4 things I wish had been done differently in my kitchen extension — and how I’ve managed to make them work

Kitchen diner with light grey units, white marble look worktops, warm oak flooring and a warm wood dining table.

When house-hunting, one of the things that drew me to my home was the large kitchen diner that sat at the back of the property. It had been extended and remodelled by the previous owners, and felt like a really modern element in the 1970s house.

However, after living here for over a decade, and following a kitchen renovation, there are a few things I wish had been done differently when the bulk of the building work for the kitchen extension was undertaken.