Homeowners should try to open up their kitchens to natural light when redesigning the room, it has been suggested.George Clarke, home improvements expert at the Ideal Home Show, said getting the lighting right can help to update a kitchen with immediate results.Get as much natural light into the kitchen as possible by adding skylights in your kitchen roof or by changing old windows into new large, glass doors, he added.In addition, Mr Clarke advised homeowners to spend a great deal of time perfecting their designs, claiming that the kitchen is probably the most important space in any family home.He said that people should think carefully about their family needs and should begin any kitchen renovation project by listing all requirements. This could include listing the necessary appliances or the location of vital features such as the kitchen sink. Last month, a report in the Vancouver Sun claimed that the popularity of living in city centre districts has forced many people to squeeze more into less when it comes to their home designs.