# Kitchen expansion lay out plan **URL:** \ **Category:** Layout Redesign\ **Created:** [September 11, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574 "2025-09-11T12:06:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/1 "2025-09-11T12:06:38Z")
After choosing our favourite extension design with our architect (she presented four designs to us, initially), we had a survey done to assess the structural integrity of the property in case there might be any issues with extending. Luckily, the report didn’t highlight any problems (so I was told - I found the report full of maths and trigonometry that calculated weight-bearing loads impossible to read!) Our architect then moved on to our internal kitchen elevation plans; after a few discussions and alterations, the final layout and design can be found below: ![kitchen floorplan](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e579b545bf2119aa58e055/e2cbcc6d-8bcf-415b-a583-256d0ca72cb9/Screenshot+2025-07-04+at+22.15.55.png) The area where we currently all sit squashed around the dining table will be halved to create a designated utility space that will lead onto the kitchen, separated by pocket doors. The centre of the kitchen will be widened with a side extension to create enough space for a compact pantry (that will be hosted under the existing hallway stairs), plus a small preparation island (as we desperately need more counter space). The extension out the back will relocate the dining table and supply us with a large banquette seating area. ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e579b545bf2119aa58e055/e8b566e2-231d-42de-b62d-7848c8c19d3e/Screenshot+2025-07-04+at+22.32.39.png) _This is the area that will be halved to create a utility area, seperated from the kitchen with pocket doors._ ![traditional kitchen design](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e579b545bf2119aa58e055/0fa1931e-8ac6-402e-8ec9-75986e74369e/Screenshot+2025-07-04+at+22.16.06.png) I never thought - even with extending - that we would be able to obtain a utility room, a pantry or banquette seating, so I am absolutely over the moon that my architect was able to factor them all in. In terms of the style of the kitchen, I was very set on the idea that our new kitchen had to be sympathetic to the age of the Georgian property, so the plan is to go for traditional shaker-style units and lots of wall panelling. ![kitchen seating plans](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e579b545bf2119aa58e055/4b953ad9-ae47-4c4c-a2f5-d7c4091dab44/Screenshot+2025-07-04+at+22.16.17.png) In terms of budgeting, since the last renovation post, we’ve spent another 2k on a structural survey and an extra 4k in architects’ fees, so the total spent so far is just shy of £15k. The next step is to submit a pre-planning report to Essex Council before fully submitting our plans and crossing all our fingers and toes! ---
**Author:** ![tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tayzer14/32/1866_2.png) [@tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/tayzer14)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/2 "2025-09-11T12:06:57Z")
Lovely plan this, I agree ---
**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/3 "2025-09-11T12:07:18Z")
This is a great piece thank you ---
**Author:** ![Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/71c47a/32.png) [@Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Yungstar)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/4 "2025-09-11T12:13:41Z")
This is really well detailed ---
**Author:** ![Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/5 "2025-09-11T12:23:14Z")
This is really impressive maye ---
**Author:** ![Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Succy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/6 "2025-09-11T12:55:00Z")
This is wisdom wrapped in kindness, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/7 "2025-09-11T12:55:20Z")
Thanks for the update ---
**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/8 "2025-09-11T12:58:08Z")
This is so informative man ---
**Author:** ![Bright\_Adegoke](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bright_adegoke/32/6853_2.png) [@Bright\_Adegoke](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bright_Adegoke)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/11 "2025-09-11T13:03:26Z")
lovely plan layout, good work ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/12 "2025-09-11T20:09:09Z")
Glad you understand brother God bless ---
**Author:** ![merezudirenovat13](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/merezudirenovat13/32/17175_2.png) [@merezudirenovat13](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/merezudirenovat13)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-expansion-lay-out-plan/35574/13 "2026-11-04T23:52:54Z")
Depends a lot on where the plumbing and the range hood already sit. If the sink and stove can stay put you’ve got way more freedom with the rest. I’d sketch the working triangle first, sink, stove, fridge, and see if the extra space actually shortens the walk between them or just adds counter. What’s the wall you’re thinking of taking out?