Kitchen extensions are one of the most popular types of home improvement projects undertaken by homeowners. Kitchen extensions are more than just places for a kitchen. These days, kitchen extensions provide a special place for cooking, eating, relaxing, and entertaining.
As an alternative to formal dining rooms, kitchen extensions are now seen as multi-functional home hubs, so it is important to get them right before they are built.
The success of kitchen extensions relies on four main elements: materials, lighting, layout, and ‘green’ credentials.
Materials
The materials used for kitchen extensions come down to the personal choice of the individual homeowner. Kitchen extensions can take the guise of stylish and contemporary bespoke conservatories or sophisticated orangeries. The combination of glass and aluminium in kitchen extensions will provide them with fresh, clean styling.
In addition, the internal fixtures and fittings of kitchen extensions also need to be considered. For instance, stainless steel is popular with professional chefs and looks amazing, but it is difficult to keep free of fingerprints. Similarly, dark granite provides kitchen extensions with a sumptuous feel, but will show up every crumb if not wiped regularly.
Lighting
Lighting is extremely important in kitchen extensions, and the aim must be to provide their occupants with as much natural light as popular. This is achieved perfectly if kitchen extensions are housed in bespoke conservatories; otherwise, the use of marvellous folding sliding doors and magnificent rooflights will allow light to flood into the kitchen extensions. Options for task, ambient, and feature lighting will also have to be considered for kitchen extensions.
Layout
Kitchen extensions rely on a good working design layout for success. Homeowners must consider the ‘working triangle’ principle. The concept is helpful in ensuring that the most efficient layout for kitchen extensions is achieved. At each point of the triangle there is a different zone; a ‘wet’ zone (sink), a ‘cold’ zone (fridge and freezer), and a ‘hot zone’ (oven and hob). The areas between each point in kitchen extensions should be maximised with both workspace and storage.
Green credentials
With all building projects, kitchen extensions must consider their impact on the environment. The use of highly thermal and energy efficient glazing and aluminium structures, like those created by Apropos, will undoubtedly make kitchens extensions eco-friendly. Furthermore, the glazing will provide kitchen extensions with an abundance of natural light that will help save on energy bills in kitchen extensions.
To find out more about the bespoke kitchen extensions designed and created by Apropos please visit www.apropos-vitral.com, or telephone number 0800 328 0033.
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