An article for Living etc recently explored some of the options for small kitchen extensions that can make a world of difference. Howard Miller, architect and owner of H. Miller Bros, told the publication that the key is adding the right features to your extension.

“You can transform an existing room by adding just 3m2 if that space has a nice tall ceiling with a skylight, places to hang lighting or plants, a big window seat or a beautiful view through a set of doors to the garden,” he elaborated. 

If you are considering this kind of alteration to your property, you may want to call on flat roof specialists to ensure that you make the most of this aspect of your extension. As Mr Miller pointed out, introducing more light to the space is often one of the aims, and you can do that with the strategic positioning of skylights in a flat roof.  

In addition to introducing more light using the likes of skylights, you can further increase the natural light in your home by introducing glazed doors that open onto your garden, for instance. 

An article for Planning & Building Control Today recently cautioned against opting for entirely glazed roofs and windows on an extension, however, noting that these are far less energy efficient than highly insulated opaque walls and roofs. 

A simple rule to follow when designing an extension is that no more than 25% of the internal floor area of the extension should be taken up by windows and doors. Therefore, installing an opaque flat roof with well-positioned skylights could not only introduce the light you need to your kitchen, but ensure that it is an energy-efficient space too.