We work across Nottingham, also covering Rutland, Kettering and Leicestershire and manage everything from concept to aftercare.
If you love your Nottingham home but need more space, a kitchen extension can change how you live every day. The best results come from decisions made before a brick is laid. Light, flow, acoustics, storage, and services planning decide how the room feels five years from now, not just on completion day.
At Construction Interior Design Ltd, we design and build bespoke kitchen extensions in Nottingham that balance architecture with everyday life. We look at how you cook, where you gather, and how the space changes from morning to evening. Then we build something designed around that insight.
An extension does more than add square metres. It improves the route between cooking, dining, and garden access. It lets you zone a ground floor for busy mornings and relaxed evenings. With the right glazing, insulation, and heating, it can also lower running costs compared with the original fabric of the house.
Common aims we deliver in Nottingham
We begin with use, not products. We map routines, peak times, noise paths, and where clutter builds up. We plan services early so island electrics, drains, and extraction are cleanly integrated. We match exterior materials and proportions so the extension looks like it belongs. Then we fit the kitchen with the same precision as the shell.
Adds footprint at ground level and connects well to the garden.
Uses depth or width to free up circulation and storage.
Brings kitchen, dining, and living into one space with clear zones.
Combines side return and rear to transform narrow or dark layouts.
Urban terraces often have overshadowing. We combine high level roof glazing with controlled south or west facing doors. Task lighting under wall units removes shadows on prep areas. Ambient circuits soften the room at night.
Hard surfaces amplify sound. We add soft finishes in key spots, choose quieter extractors, and zone seating away from the hob so conversation and cooking can coexist.
Underfloor heating gives even warmth without radiators stealing wall space. Trickle ventilation and a good extractor keep moisture down. Cross ventilation matters when you cook often.
Tall larders with internal drawers, deep pan drawers by the hob, and an appliance garage keep the look calm while keeping tools close.
We work across Nottingham, also covering Rutland, Kettering and Leicestershire and manage everything from concept to aftercare.
Permitted development may cover many single storey rear extensions if size and height limits are respected. Conservation areas and flats need full planning. Building Regulations always apply. Structural design, foundations, insulation, fire safety, electrics, and drainage are checked. We identify the route early. If planning is required, we prepare drawings and handle submissions. If permitted development applies, we can seek a lawful development certificate for your records.
Great clear spans and wide openings. Allows a clean garden connection. Requires coordinated foundations and accurate steel setting.
More economical but you live with posts or nibs. Can be used to anchor storage or form zones.
Warm flat roof with rooflights gives a calm ceiling line. Pitched or hipped roofs bring character and help in conservation contexts. We choose based on daylight, context, and budget.
More glass is not always brighter. Orientation and shading matter. North and east aspects like larger glass. South and west need solar control and shading to avoid glare. We balance U-values, g-values, and frame sightlines so winter feels warm and summer is not overheated.
Islands need power, sometimes water and waste, and always a plan for extraction. We set routes before the slab is poured so there are no boxed-in surprises later. If gas is retained, we plan safe runs and ventilation. If induction is chosen, we confirm supply capacity and breaker requirements early.
We do not guess at totals or hide extras. The main drivers are structural span, glazing specification, kitchen specification, and finishes. Early choices on roof form, door systems, and floor build-up protect both budget and comfort. We give line item specifications so you can see where money creates long term value and where it is safe to keep things simple.
We visit, measure, and map routines. We discuss goals, constraints, and budget.
You receive 3D visuals and a full specification. We explain why each layout, lighting circuit, and storage choice exists.
We handle applications where needed, coordinate trades, and manage structure, first fix, second fix, and finishes. We keep essential access wherever possible.
We complete sign-offs, share care guidance, and remain available for any settling adjustments.
Problem: Long narrow plan, minimal light, cluttered worktops.
Solution: Side return wrap to add width, roof lantern for central light, tall larder with internal drawers, and a breakfast-height seating return.
Result: Clear circulation, brighter prep zones, and worktops that stay clear in daily use.
Problem: Old dining room separated from a small kitchen.
Solution: Single storey rear extension with wide structural opening, island with power and recycling drawers, underfloor heating, and acoustic soft finishes.
Result: One connected space that works for homework, hosting, and weekend cooking without echo.
Timeless neutral palettes with natural textures. Multiuse islands that work for prep, seating, and storage. Zoned open plan where lighting, floor transitions, or ceiling levels define areas without walls. Energy efficient glazing, induction cooking, and underfloor heating for comfort with lower running costs.
Yes — we’ll work to ensure the new space blends seamlessly with your existing property, both inside and out. From brickwork to finishes, it’ll feel like a natural extension of your home.
Yes, we offer a full service from building the extension to supplying and fitting the new kitchen. That includes design, units, worktops, plumbing, electrics, and all finishing touches.
If you are planning a kitchen extension in Nottingham, we would love to help. Call 01476 860800 or complete the online enquiry form to arrange your free consultation. We combine design thinking, careful building, and local experience to create extensions that feel natural, bright, and easy to live with for years.
