WELCOME TO ACORN ARCHITECTS...

Beautiful, practical homes designed around the way your family actually lives.

Acorn Architects helps homeowners reimagine, extend and improve their homes with thoughtful design, practical advice and clear guidance from first idea to final plans.

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Thinking of Extending?

DON'T EXTEND YET...

Need more space at home? Before you spend £50K–£150K on an extension, download this free guide and discover how to avoid costly mistakes, explore smarter options, and get clarity first.

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MORE ABOUT ME

Ann Vanner

B.A.(hons), M.Arch. M.Sc. In Conservation and Adaptation

Ann Vanner is an architect, spatial designer and residential planning specialist with over 20 years of experience helping homeowners rethink the way they live. Through Acorn Architects, she works with families who feel frustrated by cramped layouts, awkward room arrangements or homes that no longer fit modern life.
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​Known for her calm, practical and creative approach, Ann specialises in turning complex space problems into clear, achievable design solutions. Rather than jumping straight into expensive extensions or building work, she helps clients step 

back and properly understand how their home could work better for them first.  Her process combines architectural expertise with strategic space planning, helping homeowners explore possibilities, improve flow, maximise natural light and unlock hidden potential within their existing footprint. Clients often describe her as someone who “sees possibilities where others see problems.”

With a background spanning architecture, education and regenerative design, Ann brings both technical knowledge and a deeply human approach to every project. She believes great design is not just about adding more square metres. It is about creating homes that support wellbeing, family life and the way people actually want to live.

Through design workshops, consultations and collaborative planning sessions, Ann helps homeowners move from confusion and overwhelm to confidence and clarity, often saving them significant time, money and stress before they commit to major building decisions.

​Her work focuses on helping people create homes that feel calmer, more functional, healthier and more connected to everyday life.

Homes I’ve Helped Transform

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Does this sounds familiar?

You love your home, but your family life has just outgrown it.

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Don't Extend Yet!

  • ​Is your kitchen, storage or family living space no longer working properly?
  • Are you struggling to work out whether you need more space or simply better space?
  • Do you want to avoid rushing into an expensive extension without exploring your options first?
  • Would a clear, expert conversation help you decide the smartest next step?

What Our Clients Say...

Testimonials

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"Testimonial 1 goes here - get a testimonial from someone you've worked with or helped who can share their thoughts about you, your products/services, the measurable wins/results they've gotten, or the customer experience you provide."

RICHARD KENNY, UT

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BEN JENNINGS, ID

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"Testimonial 3 goes here - get a testimonial from someone you've worked with or helped who can share their thoughts about you, your products/services, the measurable wins/results they've gotten, or the customer experience you provide."

BOB SUMMERS, CA

WHAT WE OFFER

All Our Services

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Create More Space Without Making Costly Mistakes

Home Options Workshop

Before you spend £50K–£150K extending your home, discover how to make smarter decisions and create a home that really works for your family.

  • Explore Your Options – Extensions, loft conversions, reconfigurations and more.
  • Avoid Costly Mistakes – Understand budgets, hidden costs and planning pitfalls.
  • Get Clarity Before You Commit – Discover the smartest way to create the space your family needs.

OUR BLOG

THE ANSWER IS COMMUNITY.

Thursday, November 05, 2026

Using My Home as a Mini Testbed / Living-Lab

Thursday, November 05, 2026

We know our homes affect our health. So why aren't we teaching everyone about it?

Thursday, November 05, 2026

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FREE 31-page Guide...

Need more space at home? Before you spend £50K–£150K on an extension, download this free guide and discover how to avoid costly mistakes, explore smarter options, and get clarity first.

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