Side-return kitchen extension on an Edwardian terraced house, turning a narrow galley kitchen into a spacious family kitchen with island and skylight.

This side-return extension in Chiswick reclaimed the narrow alleyway beside an Edwardian terraced property, nearly doubling the kitchen footprint from 12sqm to 22sqm. The design incorporated a full-length glazed roof slot along the boundary wall, bathing the previously dark kitchen in natural daylight. A large central island with integrated induction hob and breakfast bar became the focal point, with bespoke shaker-style cabinetry in a heritage green finish complementing the Edwardian character of the property. Bi-fold doors at the rear connect the kitchen to a small courtyard garden with new porcelain paving.
"The side return was dead space for years. Now it is the best room in the house and perfect for entertaining."— Private Client
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