Project: Side Returns

Don’t underestimate the impact opening up the side return can have on your ground floor – it will transform your kitchen into a massive living space.

1. Industrial materials, such as concrete and Crittall-style windows and doors, work well in domestic spaces – dRaw Architecture.

2. This small cut-out window delivers extra light and a cute storage shelf – Emily Rennie. Chris Snook Photography.

3. This supportive pillar successfully emphasises the juxtaposition of old and new – Granit Architecture + Design. Andrew Beasley Photography.

4. Brickwork helps tie in a modern extension – Green Sheen.

5. A built-in banquette capitalises on the new space created by the side return – Kitchens By Holloways.

6. Make your skylight as large as possible to maximise daylight – Simply Extend.

7. Add character to a new extension with interesting flooring and furniture – Simply Extend.

8. Make a feature on new rafters and add statement lighting – Simply Extend.

9. Link through to the existing house with an internal window – Studio Elephant Architects.

10. Install a Shaker-style kitchen if the side return is traditional – Studio Anton Interior Design. Anna Stathaki Photography.

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