Before you commit to a kitchen extension, it’s really important that you set yourself a budget and think realistically about how you’d best like to use the space, as well as what you’d like to achieve by the time your project is finished. Consider whether you would prefer an open-plan space or an area with a little more privacy, whether you’d like to use your extension plans as an impetus to improve the overall insulation and ventilation of your home or if your main priority is boosting the natural light levels inside.