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Swathes of glazing and sweeping open-plan spaces are undoubtedly appealing prospects when formulating a home extension, but all too often, they come at the expense of a sense of privacy. I have ...

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.