This home was transformed with a modern extension with large bi-fold doors, open-plan kitchen and living areas with connections to the garden, creating bright spaces that balance functionality with family comfort.
Design is only half the story. The real test of any project is how smoothly it is delivered, and that depends on management. Even the best drawings can fall short if timelines slip, costs spiral, or details are missed on site. That’s why we offer full project management: to make sure your build is handled with the same care as your design.
From the moment planning is approved, we act as your advocate. We coordinate contractors, manage schedules, and keep a close eye on budgets so you don’t have to. Our team resolves issues early, ensures materials and workmanship meet the standard, and keeps communication clear between everyone involved.
For homeowners, this means peace of mind. You know that decisions are being made with your interests at heart, and that you’ll never be left chasing updates or untangling technical details. For developers, it means efficiency: fewer delays, fewer cost overruns, and a project delivered as promised.
“Throughout the project, Kennet Design made the whole process a pleasure. They consistently reassured us and found solutions to every challenge, big or small. We would absolutely use Kennet Design again and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for expert, reliable, and personable design support.” – Dave Stevens, 2026
This home was transformed with a modern extension with large bi-fold doors, open-plan kitchen and living areas with connections to the garden, creating bright spaces that balance functionality with family comfort.
An Edwardian townhouse in central Oxford was renovated and extended with a loft conversion, modern interiors, and a bespoke garden office, blending period character with contemporary living.
This Newbury home was extended with a contemporary brick addition featuring full-width glazing, bi-fold doors, and open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly into the landscaped garden.
This 1930s home in Oxford was extended and remodelled with a bold contemporary design, featuring an open-plan kitchen and living space, vibrant interiors, and a landscaped garden that connects with the house.
Part of a multi-plot Surrey development, this four-storey home takes advantage of a sloping site with a lower-ground floor opening onto the garden, a wide terrace above, and expansive glazing throughout.
A sensitive extension and renovation in Wiltshire: blending traditional brick with a contemporary timber-clad addition to create a farmhouse that feels both timeless and modern.
Part of a multi-plot Surrey development, this four-storey home takes advantage of a sloping site with a lower-ground floor opening onto the garden, a wide terrace above, and expansive glazing throughout.
This Georgian-style self-build home in Marlborough combines elegant symmetry and traditional red brickwork with modern open-plan living, bespoke finishes, and a garden-facing extension that creates luxury and light.
This home was transformed with a modern extension with large bi-fold doors, open-plan kitchen and living areas with connections to the garden, creating bright spaces that balance functionality with family comfort.
An Edwardian townhouse in central Oxford was renovated and extended with a loft conversion, modern interiors, and a bespoke garden office, blending period character with contemporary living.
This 1930s home in Oxford was extended and remodelled with a bold contemporary design, featuring an open-plan kitchen and living space, vibrant interiors, and a landscaped garden that connects with the house.
This Newbury home was extended with a contemporary brick addition featuring full-width glazing, bi-fold doors, and open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly into the landscaped garden.
A sensitive extension and renovation in Wiltshire: blending traditional brick with a contemporary timber-clad addition to create a farmhouse that feels both timeless and modern.
A sensitive extension and renovation in Wiltshire: blending traditional brick with a contemporary timber-clad addition to create a farmhouse that feels both timeless and modern.
A dated family home reimagined with a full-width rear extension, expansive glazing and a raised deck, opening the house to the garden and creating a light-filled, contemporary living space.
A sensitive extension and renovation in Wiltshire: blending traditional brick with a contemporary timber-clad addition to create a farmhouse that feels both timeless and modern.
This 1930s home in Oxford was extended and remodelled with a bold contemporary design, featuring an open-plan kitchen and living space, vibrant interiors, and a landscaped garden that connects with the house.
In Newbury, we transformed a 1930s detached house with a bold extension and loft conversion. The result? A light-filled living space and a tranquil loft retreat, balancing original character with a modern sense of openness.
Part of a multi-plot Surrey development, this four-storey home takes advantage of a sloping site with a lower-ground floor opening onto the garden, a wide terrace above, and expansive glazing throughout.
This Newbury home was extended with a contemporary brick addition featuring full-width glazing, bi-fold doors, and open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly into the landscaped garden.
A dated family home reimagined with a full-width rear extension, expansive glazing and a raised deck, opening the house to the garden and creating a light-filled, contemporary living space.
This 1930s home in Oxford was extended and remodelled with a bold contemporary design, featuring an open-plan kitchen and living space, vibrant interiors, and a landscaped garden that connects with the house.
This Newbury home was extended with a contemporary brick addition featuring full-width glazing, bi-fold doors, and open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly into the landscaped garden.
Our role is to take your project from planning approval through to completion with clarity and control. We act as the single point of contact between you, your contractors, and the wider team of professionals, keeping communication simple and the process on track.
We manage contractor selection, schedules, and budgets, making sure costs stay transparent and work is delivered to the right standard. On site, we carry out inspections, check materials and workmanship, and resolve issues before they grow. We also oversee compliance, liaise with building control, and coordinate specialists such as engineers and surveyors.
By managing the detail, we remove the day-to-day stress of building. You gain confidence that your project is progressing as it should — with the quality, practicality and longevity that define Kennet Design.
Our approach is built on clarity, practicality and longevity. We believe architecture should be elegant but never complicated — and always achievable. That means we design with a deep understanding of planning, guide clients with confidence, and manage projects with care so they stand the test of time.
We work with homeowners who want to extend, reconfigure or restore their properties, as well as developers seeking certainty that their projects will pass planning and be delivered smoothly. Whether it’s a family home in Berkshire, a barn in Wiltshire, a townhouse in Oxfordshire, or a coastal property in Devon or Cornwall, our role is the same: to listen carefully, refine the options, and deliver designs that feel inevitable once built.
By combining design expertise with practical planning knowledge, we ensure every project is not just inspiring on paper, but realistic, buildable and enduring in the landscape it belongs to.
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