Transform Your Home with These Inspiring Kitchen Extension Ideas

At Coral Windows, we understand that the kitchen is more than just a place to cook; it’s the heart of your home, where family gathers and memories are made. If your current kitchen feels cramped or outdated, a kitchen extension could be the perfect solution to create the extra space and light you need. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek contemporary space or a warm, traditional kitchen, extending your kitchen not only improves functionality but also adds value to your home.

In this guide, we will share some inspiring kitchen extension ideas tailored to a variety of tastes and budgets, helping you visualise the perfect new space for your home.

Choose a Style That Complements Your Home

When considering a kitchen extension, it’s important that the new space complements the overall style of your home. For period properties, a traditional brick extension with timber-framed windows can create a charming, cosy feel. For more modern homes, a minimalist design featuring large glass panels and aluminium frames can invite the outside in, flooding the kitchen with natural light and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living space.

Coral Windows offers a variety of window and door solutions that can be customised to suit your chosen style. Our high performance uPVC and aluminium systems ensure durability, low maintenance, and excellent thermal efficiency, helping you keep your new kitchen comfortable all year round.

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Consider a Lantern Roof or Glass Extension

One increasingly popular option is a lantern roof or glass extension. This involves lifting the ceiling and installing a glazed lantern roof, dramatically increasing the amount of daylight in your kitchen. The additional height and light create an airy and spacious atmosphere, perfect for open-plan living. Lantern roofs pair beautifully with bifold or sliding patio doors, which can open up your kitchen to your garden, perfect for summer entertaining.

If you’re after a bright and modern finish, a lantern roof combined with slimline aluminium doors can provide a stylish, seamless look. At Coral Windows, we offer bespoke glazed solutions, including glass conservatory roofs, designed to maximise natural light and complement your home’s style.

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Open Plan Living: Maximising Space and Versatility

Kitchen extensions are often used to create open-plan living spaces. Removing the dividing wall between your kitchen and dining or living area opens up your home, making it feel larger and more connected. This layout is ideal for busy families or those who entertain often, allowing everyone to interact while cooking, eating, or relaxing.

To enhance your open-plan space, consider installing aluminium bifold or uPVC sliding doors from Coral Windows. These door systems slide or fold to the side, creating a wide opening to your garden, providing a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor areas. This flow is especially appreciated during warmer months, helping your home truly embrace the British summer.

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Extend with a Conservatory or Orangery

If full bricks-and-mortar extensions aren’t quite right for you, a conservatory or orangery can offer a delightful way to increase your kitchen space. Both styles use a combination of glazed and solid roof elements to let in light while providing shelter. Orangeries typically have a more solid roof with glazed panels and offer a more traditional, elegant look, while conservatories create a lighter, airy feel with full glazing.

Combining a conservatory or orangery with new windows and doors from Coral Windows ensures energy efficiency and weather resistance, crucial for these glass-heavy extensions. The modern materials we use mean your extension will be warm in winter and cool in summer, with minimal upkeep.

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Think Practicality: Storage and Function

Beyond the structure itself, a kitchen extension is a great opportunity to rethink how your kitchen functions. Incorporating built-in storage, a kitchen island, or additional seating can transform the room’s flow. Large windows or bifold doors not only add light but enhance your view, making your kitchen a pleasant place to spend time.

Consider placing your new windows above sinks or counters to maximise light where you need it most. Or opt for sliding doors that make access effortless when you’re carrying plates or groceries in from the garden.

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Get Started on Your Kitchen Extension Today with Coral

At Coral Windows, we pride ourselves on helping homeowners across the UK upgrade and extend their homes with stylish, durable, and energy efficient window and door solutions. Whether you’re just starting to explore kitchen extensions or ready to get a quote, our team is here to guide you through every step.

Ready to bring your kitchen extension dreams to life? Get in touch with Coral Windows to book an appointment or request a callback to discuss how we can help you create the kitchen you’ve always wanted. Explore our website to learn more about our range of products and see inspiration for your home improvement project. Or, request a free online quote to be one step closer to bringing your vision to life.

Transform your kitchen, transform your home. With Coral Windows, better living starts with better design.

Author

  • ​Steve Holdsworth embarked on his journey in the glazing industry in 1978 as an apprentice glazier within a three-person team. Demonstrating dedication and skill, he quickly advanced to lead his own team, focusing on aluminium and timber installations, as well as sealed unit replacements—a period when UPVC was still emerging in the U.K. In 1980, Steve briefly shifted to manufacturing sealed units but returned to his passion for window and door fitting in 1981. Over the next 13 years, he honed his expertise, adapting seamlessly as UPVC became the industry standard.​ Steve joined Coral Windows in 1994, expanding his repertoire to include conservatory installations alongside windows and doors. In 2005, Steve joined a fabrication facility in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, where he dedicated 15 months, training local workers who were accustomed to aluminium on the nuances of UPVC window and door installations.​ Upon returning to the UK in 2006, Steve returned to Coral windows and assumed the role of Conservatory Manager, a position he held for six years before being promoted to Head of Installations in 2012. In 2015, after recovering from a stroke, Steve resumed his role as Conservatory Manager, a testament to his resilience and commitment to the company.​ Steve has a passion for music, mainly creating new songs via various apps, he has had 5 songs played on the radio in the U.K. Reflecting on his 47-year career, Steve remarks on the swift passage of time and the continuous advancements in the glazing industry, emphasising that every day remains an opportunity for learning.

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