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CONSIDER extending into the side return. Lots of properties, usually Victorian and Edwardian ones, have a side return – a narrow strip of garden that usually runs alongside the kitchen.

This isn’t much use as garden, because it’s often too narrow to sit out in, but can make a big difference to the space indoors.

By extending into the side return, you can turn a narrow kitchen into a good-sized kitchen-diner, which is a valuable addition to any home.

For houses without a side return,