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In a world where kitchen extensions are de rigueur (and a heck of a lot cheaper than moving) forget the cookie-cutter approach and get yourself a space that sings with personality. Easier said than ...

Skylights in kitchen extensions feel like the sort of thing you just should do. Who doesn't after all, want more light, or that sense of openness overhead that can make your extension feel bigger.