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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Natasha Brinsmead

8 ways to design a kitchen extension that is fresh and modern but that won't look dated a few years down the line

Side return extension kitchen diner with rooflights overhead.

As one of the rooms people tend to spend the most time in, whether that is to carry out the practical tasks of food prep and cooking meals, or to gather together with family and friends, the kitchen is often the beating heart of any home. And of all the home upgrades out there, kitchen extensions are amongst the most popular. Little wonder then that homeowners are usually so keen to maximise the space in this all-important room.

That said, whatever your kitchen extension ideas might entail, adding this kind of space is usually a significant undertaking that causes a fair amount of disruption to everyday life, not to mention the costs involved. For this reason, it is vital that you design the space with longevity in mind. Not just in terms of how well it will physically endure daily use, but also in how its design will withstand the passage of time.

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