For one family, renovating their kitchen unlocked light, space and a new way of living

A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

Even though it had yellowing walls and brown carpets, this house was perfect for Joanna Thomson and her husband Ian

In pursuit of a sleek, light-drenched and thoroughly modern home, Sara Mungeam radically remodelled and extended a 1950s house

Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character

Planning and designing a kitchen that functions beautifully for all daily routines, as well as being a joy to spend time in, is a matter of considering how the room will be used by the whole family. ‘