Wrap Around Kitchen Extension Balham, South London, Scholars Road

Brief: Single-storey wrap-around extension creating a large kitchen diner to a mid-terrace house not in a conservation area.

Wrap Around Kitchen Extension Case Study, South London

This beautiful extension project is the second extension Simply Extend has completed on Scholars Road, both to incredible standards. This build fell within permitted development restrictions and therefore our design team did not need to seek planning permission approval from the local Lambeth council. Our team constructed a wrap-around extension on this home, which enabled them to create a large kitchen diner area.

The Basics

A wrap-around extension adds the most amount of space to a property and are particularly popular for mid-terraced homes like this one. The extension uses the dead space down the side of the property which is being wasted and extends the rear of the property further back into the garden space. Whilst it can be more expensive than other types of extension, you definitely get the most out of your money with more space and skylights that bring in more natural light.

The colour scheme of this extension is bold with dark blue cupboards and egg-shell green walls. The natural colours compliment the wooden parquet flooring, which reflects the natural light around the room. The brown leather sofa fits this colour scheme, as well as the green houseplants dotted around the room! Altogether this colour scheme creates a relaxed, statement kitchen extension.

Lighting Options

The glazing choices in this extension need a special mention, with the stunning custom glass panel at the rear of the extension. This allows lots of natural light to flood into the new living space and creates a window to the garden. The custom panel stands out next to the bi-folding door, with the inset wall creating a small alcove for the sofa to be placed in. In an open-plan kitchen, little sections like this can make your kitchen seem cosier and segmented.

On the roof of the side return our clients have opted for two different types of lighting option. They have chosen a very popular natural lighting option of having multiple skylights down the side of their extension. They have also decided to have artificial lighting in the form of spotlights which supplement the light coming from the skylights. These types of lights can be directed in any direction you need, which make them great if you have countertops which you need extra light on.

 

The storage options in this house are extensive, with custom shelving to fill the dead space above the countertops. This kitchen extension is packed with cupboards to pack away kitchen items and belongings, which is great if you have a big family that has dinner time board games to stow away! We love the central kitchen island that encourages family to sit nearby whilst one member cooks.

Contact House Extension Specialists

If you are interested in a wrap-around kitchen extension, contact Simply Extend today on 0800 917 7571 to arrange your free, no obligation site survey today. Take a look at our complete kitchen extension guide to learn everything you need to know before having your own home extension project.