Home improvements have been a buzzword on just about everyone’s lips, ever since the COVID-19 lockdown left us with lots of time on our hands to see how and where our living spaces could be improved. And one of the ways that people have been making updates to their homes is by upgrading or extending their kitchen.
While it’s an improvement of the larger variety, extending your kitchen is something which can completely transform your home and the success of such a large scale project is dependent on getting your planning right.
If you are wondering how to plan a kitchen extension, we’ve got some handy tips to help ensure the finished result is everything you could want it to be.
What to consider when planning your kitchen extension
Start planning your kitchen extension by having a really good look at what you have already and making a note of those things which don’t work for you.
For example, is your kitchen now too small for your growing family, is it too dark, is there not enough storage or worktop space? Also, identify the aspects of your current kitchen which you don’t need or never use. These notes should help you make the absolute most of your new kitchen design, creating the space that’s perfect for your needs, for years to come.
Ask yourself, are there things which you always dreamt of having in your kitchen, but up until now you just didn’t have the space? For example, do you like the idea of having an island for people to sit at, or one which will provide you with extra preparation space?
On top of just having the additional space, you’ll need to consider what you want it to be used for and how it should look and feel. The style of the kitchen will very much affect its functionality, so it’s important to let your kitchen designer know the things which are essential to you.
Set a realistic budget
For such a large project, it’s important to be aware of your budget from the start and what is achievable within that budget. It might be that all of the items on your wishlist aren’t possible to have, so make sure you prioritise those things that matter the most.
Before deciding on what you’ll have in your new kitchen, remember to factor in all of the necessary costs involved in actually building the kitchen extension, before you choose the extras.
These kitchen extension costs might include the following:
- Building planning and construction work
- Building materials
- Planning permission
- Plumbing or electrical work
- New lighting
- Flooring
- Window fitting
- Painting and decoration
Early planning of your kitchen extension will not only give you a clear vision of all the possibilities, but it will also provide you with ample opportunity to get your kitchen extension just right.
Remember, your dream kitchen shouldn’t only be wonderful in itself, but it should flow nicely with the rest of the house and to do this, real consideration should be given to its design.
Book Your FREE 30 Minute Discovery Session
Talk to kitchen design experts who come with plenty of experience in kitchen design, who can answer all the questions you have regarding your kitchen extension and help open your eyes to the many options available.
Get in touch with a member of our team to book your kitchen discovery session today.
