Real home: an open plan kitchen extension to a Victorian house

published 2 November 2018

After downsizing to a small Victorian terraced house from a five-bedroom property, Judith Meager was keen to create more room. As the kitchen was dark with little worktop space, and the garden was a good size, she knew it would be right to replace the old unattractive lean-to, with a single storey extension out into the garden and to the side to create an open-plan kitchen diner.

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wooden bifolds in white kitchen — *The bright blue island overlooks the internal courtyard and garden, creating a link between indoors and out. For a similar sofa, try* *Sofology*

Judith turned to architect David Leyden to come up with a design. She wanted to retain the period features of the existing reception rooms, while adding a large, sociable space that incorporated a kitchen, dining and living area, while looking out onto the garden.

white kitchen units — *The white kitchen cabinetry with silver finishes is clean and fresh. The worktops and kitchen are both from Sannonside Kitchens. For a similar tap, try* *Franke*

exterior kitchen extension — *By extending out to the rear and partly into the side return, Judith has an open-plan kitchen-living-diner. The space is filled with light thanks to glass walls, which also create a link to the garden*

wooden round dining table — *The dining area is simply furnished with a Mid-century dining table and chairs from The Cross Gallery. The chairs were reupholstered in blue fabric to match the island*

blue island and wooden stools — *By building to the rear and side, the new L-shaped space features areas for cooking, eating and relaxing. The stools are from CA Design*

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Penny is an established interiors stylist and writer. She is also the founder of ChiqueChaque, a company specialising in Swarovski jewellery and lighting design.