Tip 1 of 3- Designing your new kitchen extension: making your home renovation work for you.

Kitchens have always been the central hub of the home, where families gather for meals or a catch up over a cup of tea, so it comes as no surprise that so many people want this space to be as big as possible to suit their living needs.

Following the change in planning rules in 2019, Property Wire indicated that 2 in 5 UK homeowners would rather add an extension than move house, giving them added living space whilst at the same time adding value to their property.

If you’re considering building a kitchen extension this year, here are our top tips to ensure that your home renovation works for you.

Identify what you dislike about your current kitchen and make sure it’s not repeated 

What do you actually need in you new kitchen? How can you make your extension really work for you and look good at the same time?

It’s time to get that pad and pencil out again. Start by writing down all the things that bother you in your current kitchen. Do you have enough storage for food? Is your fridge overflowing? Do you hate dodging the rain to go and get the fish fingers from the garage chest freezer? Do you have enough worktop space? Are the power points in the correct place for food mixers etc. or are you dragging wires across your kitchen? Do you have multiple drawers full of random things?

There is no point telling fibs about the drawers. We all have those drawers full of old keys, broken hair bobbles, junk mail and in my case lots of random cables and plugs that may come in handy one day. So far that day has never come but you never know, it’s always good to be prepared. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

Make that list and use it as the first stage of your new kitchen design. Revisit that list from time to time and use it as a reminder and to keep you on track. Do not repeat the same mistakes in your new space!