Side-return extensions in London
Turn a narrow kitchen into a wider, more welcoming room by making use of the side return.
Make use of the space beside your kitchen
A side-return extension fills the space alongside a rear addition. On a suitable London terrace, that extra width can transform a narrow kitchen into a room with space to cook, eat and spend time together.
Width can matter more than depth
Before extending further into the garden, look at what widening the kitchen could achieve. A dining table, island or better route through the room may fit without taking as much garden space.
Keep the original rooms bright
Filling the side return changes how light reaches the house. Roof glazing and openings back into the original rooms need planning together. Drainage and the neighbouring wall also deserve attention early in the design.
See the finished spaces
Our side-return galleries show different kitchens, rooflight arrangements and garden doors. Compare how each room connects to the house, then use the examples to explain what you want from your own extension.
Explore our completed projects
Your questions
What is a side-return infill?
It uses space alongside the rear part of the house to change the width and arrangement of the ground floor. Consider daylight into the original rooms and any access or service routes.
Is infilling the side the same as a wraparound?
A wraparound also develops the rear footprint. It helps to compare how each option solves your room layout, not which adds the most area.