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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.
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.









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

Thursday, November 05, 2026

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.