Kitchens are increasingly becoming spaces for cooking, socialising and entertaining. An open-plan layout creates a seamless environment for both activities, making it the heart of modern homes. Renovating your kitchen to seamlessly integrate to your living space will give you the space you always desired and add value to your home. Speak to us for bespoke and tailored kitchen extension ideas.

Kitchen Extension Ideas to Expand Your Kitchen Area

1. Large Rear Pitched Roof

Large Rear Pitched Roof
Starting Price: £60k

A large rear extension with a sloping roof is ideal for adding significant space to your kitchen. Skylights bring in plenty of natural light, while bi-fold doors allow easy access to the garden, perfect for extending your kitchen into an indoor-outdoor living area. This extra space is great for adding a dining area or expanding your kitchen’s layout.

2. Large Rear Single Pitched Roof

Large Rear Single Pitched Roof
Starting Price: £70k

This design combines a single-pitched roof with a spacious kitchen extension, blending a modern touche with Victorian homes. It’s perfect if you want an open-plan kitchen that also serves as a dining or entertainment area. The oversized skylights bring a lot of natural light into the space, making it a bright and welcoming place for both cooking and socialising.

3. Large Rear Double Pitched Roof

Large Rear Double Pitched Roof
Starting Price: £70k

This extension offers a more polished roof design, which blends seamlessly with existing period architecture. Extensive glazing along the extension allows sunlight into the kitchen, creating a bright, airy space. This design is perfect for adding a quiet sitting area within the kitchen, offering a great spot to relax while staying connected to the cooking space.

4. Medium Side Infill Flat Roof

Medium Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price:
£60K

If your Victorian home has a side return, a medium side infill extension can make great use of that often awkward space. A flat roof keeps things simple and practical, while skylights bring in extra natural light. This type of extension can create extra room in the kitchen for storage, dining, or even a small seating area.

5. Large Side Infill Flat Roof

Large Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price: £75K

For those needing more space, a large side infill flat roof extension offers a bigger area to expand your kitchen. This design helps unify the old kitchen layout with the new space, creating a more practical and comfortable area. You can also add extra features, such as a breakfast nook or utility space, to make your kitchen more functional.

6. Medium Side Infill Pitched Roof

Medium Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price:
£60K

A medium-side infill with a pitched roof offers a stylish solution for extending your kitchen. It offers a versatile space by seamlessly integrating redundant space at the back of your property with your Victorian home for better flow between your kitchen and dining area.

7. Large Side Infill Pitched Roof

Large Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price: £75K

A large side infill with a pitched roof is a great option for expanding your kitchen into an open-plan space. The sloped roof gives the extension an airy feel, while skylights ensure plenty of natural light. This design is perfect for incorporating a larger dining or living space connected to your kitchen, making it ideal for gatherings and entertaining family and friends.

8. Rear & Medium Side Infill Pitched Roof

Medium Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price: £70K

Combining both a side and rear extension, this option maximises the available space in your kitchen. The pitched roof on the side adds visual appeal, while the flat roof at the rear keeps things modern and practical instead of a boxed-in design. It is a smart way to increase your kitchen space while maintaining a cohesive look throughout your home.

9. Rear & Large Side Infill Pitched Roof

Large Side Infill Flat Roof
Starting Price: £80k

For larger Victorian homes, a rear and large side infill extension can create a substantial kitchen space. By using the underutilised side return and expanding into the garden, you can create a spacious kitchen that flows seamlessly into a dining or family room, offering a more versatile and practical layout.

10. Medium Wrap-around Double Pitched Roof

Large Wrap- around flat roof
Starting Price: £70k

A wrap-around extension with a double-pitched roof offers an elegant solution for extending your kitchen. This design blends well with the existing design of your home and adds significant space to your kitchen, making it perfect for hosting family gatherings or creating an open-plan living area that connects to the kitchen.

Transform your kitchen space with Good Design and Build 

At Good Design and Build, we simplify the process of creating kitchen extensions based on your preferred style and specifications. We will help you understand kitchen extension costs from the outset, working closely with you to develop plans that begin with an architectural survey and lead to planning approval. Once approved, we will carry out every step of the construction process from start to finish, delivering a stylish and functional space you will love for years to come. Speak to us today to request a quote.

Author: Amol

Amol is an architectural designer and has worked on hundreds of residential projects in London since 2008.Having done his M.Arch from the Glasgow School of Arts he gained valuable experience in London working in the construction industry managing high-end residential projects, before founding Good Design and Build in 2015.You will meet him for initial consultation and work closely with him during all stages of your project