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Garden Annexes Kitchens: Heart of the Home, Even When Downsizing

Garden Annexes Kitchens: Heart of the Home, Even When Downsizing

Published: 22 September 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes

The kitchen has always been the heart of the home—an essential space where we prepare meals and gather with loved ones. It’s one of the most used elements of a house, a room we rely on every day. So, when downsizing to a garden living annexe, it’s natural to wonder whether you’ll have to compromise on this important space. The good news is, with Garden Annexes, there’s no need to. As these photos from their completed garden homes show, your kitchen can still remain a focal point, tailored perfectly to your lifestyle and needs.

Kitchen in one of Garden Annexes pitched roof garden homes

Garden Annexes offer four ranges of self-contained living spaces, with two pitched roof designs and two mono-pitched designs. These come in a variety of sizes, from compact en-suite bedroom layouts to spacious multi-bedroom homes, ensuring there’s something to fit everyone’s requirements and garden. Their innovative construction system provides flexibility in how the interior is laid out, allowing you to customise the floor plan, doors, and windows.

You can choose the configuration of units used in your Garden Annexes kitchen

Customising Your Kitchen Layout & Finishes

This flexibility extends to the heart of the annexe: the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a small, efficient kitchen to whip up everyday meals or a larger, more feature-rich space to continue your passion for cooking and entertaining, Garden Annexes works closely with you to design a kitchen that fits your vision. As the accompanying photos demonstrate, you’ll have full control over the design, from the colour of the units and the type of worktops to the finishing details like taps and the configuration of cupboards.

The owners of this garden home by Garden Annexes chose a salmon pick for their kitchen units

Garden Annexes allow you to mix cupboards, drawers, and integrated appliances, resulting in a streamlined, cohesive design. The result is a kitchen that looks as good as it functions, maintaining both practicality and aesthetic appeal.

A contemporary grey kitchen in a Garden Annexes home

Garden Annexes also offer flexibility in the style and positioning of glazing. Some customers have chosen to position a horizontal window between the top and bottom units. This not only adds natural light to the kitchen but also provides views of the garden, creating a pleasant connection to the outdoors while you’re at the sink or preparing food.

Garden Annexes can incorporate windows into their kitchen areas

As shown in the photos, when working with the experienced team at Garden Annexes, your kitchen can continue to be the heart of your home. Even after downsizing to a garden living annexe, you won’t have to sacrifice the kitchen space you love.

The rich blue of these kitchen units colour matches the blind and accessories in this Garden Annexes home

Learn More

To learn more about your kitchen options, arrange a design consultation with the Garden Annexes team. Speak with them on 01284 636 424 or by emailing hello@gardenannexes.com. Explore www.gardenannexes.com to discover more about their four ranges.

Garden Annexes are creating a show site where you can experience one of their self-contained living annexes firsthand, getting a feel for the space and the quality of the finishes. Speak to the Garden Annexes team about arranging a visit.

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