Open-plan kitchen EXTENSIONS

From structural considerations and zoning to layout ideas and lighting, our practical guide to creating your new space has it covered

WORDS: SARAH HARLEY.

DESIGN MASTERCLASS Open-plan kitchen extensions can be a great addition to your home. Adding extra practical space as well as the chance to create a stunning architectural feature, they’re one of the most popular kitchen extension concepts. But with this style of extension comes the added consideration of knocking down a substantial portion of an external wall, the need for added structural support, possible differences in floor and ceiling levels, potential implications to your overall energy efficiency and myriad glazing decisions to make. It’s certainly not as simple as creating a new doorway through to a new kitchen — and even if you’re extending to the side of your house rather than the rear, the same issues will apply. There’s no doubt that these types of extensions can be a…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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