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Experts in Transforming & Creating Beautiful Homes -East Sussex
Karenna Wilford Architects are here to help you with your extensions or new builds. We are experienced Architects and have worked extensively with the local planning authorities: Wealden, Rother, Lewes, Brighton & Hove and Tunbridge Wells with an excellent success rate. Call us on 01435 872455 or fill in our contact form to arrange an online no-obligation discussion of your requirements.
By engaging Karenna Wilford Architects, you will benefit from our team’s experience in creating unique exterior and interior designs that exceed clients’ expectations.
Our training and experience allow us to understand your needs and produce creative high-quality designs that meet your aspirations within the given budget; while our combination of exterior and interior design services and our attention to detail mean that we can bring out the best of your space and location. We listen to your requirements, understand them and have the experience to know what is possible, permitted and practical.
Our professional capability is underlined by being a Chartered Practice with the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and registered with the ARB (Architects Registration Board).
Our office is based near Mayfield, in the Wealden district of East Sussex, allowing us easy access to projects throughout Sussex, Kent and Surrey.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Green Building, New Home Construction, Project Management, Space Planning, Custom Build Home, Design Consultation, Eco Homes, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Restoration, Loft Conversion, New Home Build, Custom Build Homes
Areas Served
Heathfield, Mayfield, Sussex, London, Surrey, Kent, Tunbridge Wells, Rye, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Brighton, Crowborough, London
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Business Name
Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd
Phone Number
01435 512337
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Address
Near Mayfield, East Sussex TN21 0UA
United Kingdom
Typical Job Cost
£200,000 - £1.5 million
Our packages can include 2D floor plans, 3D renders, planning applications, building regulations, tender documentation, project management and interior design.
Our costs are based on each individual project.
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Amicus Property Camber Kent
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsKarenna and her team worked with us to design a new property in Camber, Kent and guide us through the planning process. It was an absolute pleasure working with Karenna and Karen - who were both very professional, knowledgeable, collaborativeRead Full Review
25 Reviews for Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|25 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication4.9
Value4.8
We engaged KWA to help us design a challenging extension to our Grade II listed home in East Sussex. Throughout the design phase and the complex but ultimately successful planning application, it was a real pleasure working with Karenna and the team. She listened to our requests and understood what we were looking for, had great design ideas, and helped engage a historic building consultant to work through the inevitable challenges with making changes to a listed building. We would not hesitate to recommend KWA to others, or engage them on future projects of our own.
15 December, 2023
Amicus Property Camber Kent
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna and her team worked with us to design a new property in Camber, Kent and guide us through the planning process. It was an absolute pleasure working with Karenna and Karen - who were both very professional, knowledgeable, collaborative and patient as we worked through multiple iterations and what became a lengthy planning approval process. The result is a fantastic design which has satisfied the planning department and is both eco friendly and sympathetic to the plot and the location.
18 October, 2023
Josh Getty
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent professional service from Karenna and her team. They really listened and took into account our needs as a family. We would highly recommend them.
20 September, 2023
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, Josh. We really enjoyed working with you and Grace to create a family home.
Barry Bryant
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We commissioned Karenna and her fantastic team to help design and apply for planning an extension to our house and an additional detached garage, office summer room, They met with my wife and I at our home to discuss the brief, and to walk round our property to get a feel for the environment and surrounding area they would be developing. We explained that our development must be sympathetic to its current environment and look like it had always been there. They presented us with several plans to review and were patient with us as we merge one plan with another until we were happy with a design that met the brief and suited our living requirements. They were great at managing our expectation whilst pushing the boundaries on what was achievable. They walked us through every step of the planning process as well as arranging the numerous survey required for a development in AONB. Furthermore they assisted with several planning application amendments, with numerous design changes which satisfied us and the planners. It was a pleasure working on this project with both Karenna and Karen, they were fun, skilled and considerate with us throughout the whole process, we cannot wait for them to see their work come to life.
14 December, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, Barry. It has been a pleasure working with you both and we look forward to seeing the designs come to life.
Recognising that our project [the reconfiguration & modernisation of an unusual old building in which we have lived for 38 years] & approach have both been problematical with Karenna having to cope with our somewhat disparate views on a number of issues, she has done remarkably well. [I suspect in her place I may well have suggested finding an alternative architect!] None of this was helped by the complications of the pandemic over the 2 years it has taken - & then there has been the added distress as a consequence of tenancy problems. Somehow we have all managed to stay the course & we are both very appreciative of Karenna's patience & steadfastness & very pleased with the final result. Now all we need to do is hope that the 2 dimensional plans will be eventually translated into at least 3 dimensions [& preferably 4].
28 November, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Further to your review, thank you for explaining on the telephone that the reason you have given us 4 stars is due to us not being able to meet in person over the Covid period where the Government restricted movements for everyone. I am sorry you found this period of time challenging and am glad that we are now able to meet as normal and progress the project to completion.
Natalie Stratford-Owen
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna is excellent. Her and her colleagues are all very friendly and helpful. She came up with plenty of great ideas for our project and I couldn’t recommend her more.
2 November, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, Natalie. We enjoyed working with you all and coming up with solutions to accommodate 6 bedrooms for your growing family. Creating an environment where you can all socialise together and have the option to migrate to your own space and providing space for working from home whilst enjoying the stunning landscape was a lot of fun.
Karenna is seriously talented, not only in her designs but also in her ability to really understand how we would live in the house. Her design brought light and space into a dark victorian but did not compromise on anything that my elderly parents needed. I trust her and would work with her again in a heartbeat.
27 October, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you very much for your review. We were delighted to work with you and your parents and are thrilled you enjoyed the experience working with our team.
Karenna was very helpful in pulling together a design for our extension. It was a difficult Grade-II listed site and she introduced us to a number of interesting ideas. She was also very patient with us as we constantly refined our thinking. She also helped us put together comprehensive planning proposal, I would certainly enlist her help again.
15 July, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, Jim. We enjoyed working with you both and finding solutions for a challenging site.
Pavol Zajac Structural Engineers Ltd
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I've been working with Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd for few years and they are one of the best architectural practices. They offer great contemporary design solutions that best suits the client's needs. Their drawings are always high standard as is the communication. Highly recommended.
22 June, 2022
Dan Jack
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Karenna and the team at KWA proved to be an excellent blend of enjoyment and professionalism. The team were flexible, agile and attentive, while retaining candid pragmatism around the art of the possible for our exciting project. Their advice proved to be invaluable and their attitude to work was first class - we would highly recommend Karenna and her team.
17 June, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed working with you both on your project. We look forward to seeing the end result once the building phase is complete.
HU-413719848
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We were very lucky to find Karenna and her team to work on an extensive redesign for a rural property. Despite an ever changing brief they provided creative and practical designs, pushing the project along the whole time. The whole team were very pleasant and professional to deal with.
15 June, 2022
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed working with you both and loved working on the project finding solutions for transforming a rural character property making the most of the stunning surroundings.
Karenna and her team were very helpful in preparing our planning application for an extension. The team were all very pleasant to deal with and they engaged well with us, listened to and sought our input, and produced plans that met our expectations. Openness was a strong point, giving us advice to make our own informed decisions and clarity around potential costs or pitfalls, which enabled us to proceed on terms we were comfortable with. They also made it simple and easy to progress through the planning stages, helping us overcome the various hurdles and ultimately obtain planning permission.
22 August, 2021
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you very much for your review. We enjoyed working with you both and are glad that you are pleased with the end result. We think it is really important to consider all the options and repercussions of any decisions and are glad that you feel you benefited from our expertise.
roberts390
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We selected Karenna to help us with our project in the South Downs National Park which involved putting an extension on the rear of our house to create a 60 sq metre open planned kitchen, dining and TV area and totally refurbishing the rest of the house. This included moving some internal walls and windows upstairs, installing underfloor heating downstairs putting a new staircase in and replacing 3 bathrooms and a WC. Karenna helped us look at options prior to dealing with our planning application. She then oversaw the tender process to select a builder and provided management services during the construction works to oversee progress and validate payment applications. We have ended up with a fantastic ‘new’ home which has exceeded our expectations.
21 April, 2021
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, we are delighted that you are so pleased with the final result and have enjoyed working with you both.
A complete renovation of a terraced Victor
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We found Karenna to be very helpful in her advice, drawings and guidance especially as we were living so far away from the renovation works.
We were kept up to date with the works during what has been a very difficult time!due to lockdowns etc.
She also was able to suggest builders and we are very pleased with her recommendation of Chris Salmons Builders Ltd
6 January, 2021
Christopher Jones
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna was recommended to us and we are so happy that we found her. She and her team have helped us beyond all expectations to design a first-floor extension and have shown such creativity in suggesting concepts that we would never had imagined. We have no hesitation in recommending her, a superb architect, a great communicator and a total professional.
22 August, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Many thanks for your reference, we enjoyed working with you both. We are glad you are now in the building phase and look forward to seeing the finished extension.
Brian O'Connor
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna brought a major extension to a grade 2 listed building to final review by the planners. It involved an extension to house a disabled lift and ramped access from the rear garage. At the last moment the propoerty was sold to a cash buyer.
17 August, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for us, we enjoyed working with you and hopefully will be able to work together on another project.
Andrew Burnett
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have had a professional relationship with Karenna for many years, and never had any Clients provided me with poor feedback. Finally we have arranged for an extension for my own house, and from a personal perspective, I have found Karenna to be knowledgable, approachable with ideas and excellent to respond. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
12 July, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Many thanks for your review, it has been great to have the opportunity to work with you.
Claire Palmer
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We recently engaged Karenna Wilford for a project that required both creativity and sensitivity to fit with the constraints of an existing build.
Karenna was, throughout the process, highly professional, proactive and creative. She was able to add exceptional value through the quality of her problem-solving abilities and creative thinking. She also proved extremely helpful in us maintaining a positive and productive relationship with our builder and bringing the project in on budget, in spite of a number of unforeseen elements, that only emerged once the project was underway.
I can highly recommend Karenna to anyone looking for an intelligent, knowledgeable, creative and professional approach to designing a new, or enhancing an existing, property. Her attention to detail, extensive experience, and warm, approachable interpersonal style, make working with Karenna easy and enjoyable. Thank you, Karenna, for transforming our experience of living and working in our home for the better!
27 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Many thanks for your review, I am really glad that you are happy with the end result which has enhanced the house and enabled you both to have enough space to successfully work from home.
Sally Streames
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Karenna Wilford Architects from a long list of firms based on the quality and technical experience demonstrated in comparison to other architects in our first meeting.
Karenna has been helpful, clear and professional in guiding us through the project. We have found her suggestions on the design to have really enhanced the look and feel of the house, both with the external aesthetic but particularly for the internal layout. Karenna is happy to advise, guide and offer opinion based on experience, but importantly willing to talk through and consider compromise as a result of discussions with ourselves, building contractors and architect design.
Her approach to project management and site visits has enabled us to understand and address structural challenges on the project in a calm and measured way. We cannot recommend KWA highly enough.
26 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Many thanks for your review and for posting the before and after photos. It has been an exciting project to see the complete refurbishment and transformation of the house including the creation of a master bedroom suite in the attic.
Will Brand
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
In my role as a Quantity Surveyor I have worked with the Karenna Wilford Architectural Practice on a number of projects.
I can highly recommend the Practice. I have always found the Practice to be very professional, practical, reliable, and good to work with.
The designs, drawings, and specifications provided by the Practice are consistently of a high standard.
20 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, we have enjoyed working with you and I am sure there will be other projects in the future!
Laurence Wrightson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This is the second time that I have used Karenna Wilford Architects. I asked her to provide a re-design for a tired and badly laid out property. Karenna went beyond the brief (at no extra cost) and produced three different designs to meet different budget levels for potential purchasers. Karenna liaised with the appointed estate agent and his feedback has been exceptional. Karenna’s three designs are innovative and made the most of the amazing site but were also realistic in terms of feasibility. I would have no hesitation in recommending Karenna and her team.
20 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you for your review, we had a lot of fun exploring the different alternative designs that will make a huge difference to the potential space in the house and make the most of the amazing views.
Jo Compton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna acted as architect to a major complex renovation project we carried out from July 2018 to January 2019. She helped us come up a scheme to make the most of the space and light in our small cottage. Karenna was very professional and we developed a good working relationship. She has good local connections that made obtaining planning straightforward in this conservation area. Karenna also helped us to ensure that the build was carried out successfully. The only thing that could have been even better was ensuring that we got a more accurate quote for our plans, so as to avoid a redesign once we got competitive quotes.
17 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you very much for your review and posting the before and after photos. It was quite a transformation and a pleasure to work with you. It was frustrating that both the initial quotes were inaccurate but we worked hard at no extra cost to yourselves to ensure that the redesign achieved what you wanted including additional accommodation.
Evelyne Callens
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karenna Wilford Architects were recommended to us by a planning consultant for our large extension and refurbishment. Karenna is professional, efficient and easy to work with. We were delighted when planning permission for the extension was granted. KWA project managed all the building works. We had a main contractor, some specialised contractors from overseas and interior designers and Karenna liaised with all parties involved, keeping her cool during sometimes tricky situations. She kept excellent records of what was happening on site and offered guidance and impartial advice on the impact of some of our design decisions. We thoroughly recommend Karenna and her team.
14 June, 2019
Comment from Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd:
Thank you very much for your review. It has certainly been a complex project but enjoyable and fun working with the UK and international teams.
Laurence Wrightson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
KWA came highly recommended as the practice had experience with converting redundant agricultural building into housing. They offered practical advice and were involved in the project from inception to the planning application stage. Her design was innovative and exceeded the brief I gave her, which was to design a new eco-friendly five bedroom house in a rural location. Karenna and her team were extremely professional and easy to work with, I would not hesitate to recommend them.
L. Wrightson
6 November, 2017
Angela Spearman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We were very pleased when Karenna Wilford Architects were recommended to us for our cottage extension and refurbishment. Karenna has been like a breath of fresh air to us. She is reliable, professional and very pleasant to work with. She worked closely with us to give us not only just what we wanted but also made valuable suggestions which proved to be a large benefit to the final scheme. KWA project managed all the building works as we had very specific requirements and wanted to use specialised contractors. They were very efficient and KWA kept us well informed of the impact some of the design decisions would have on our budget! We love our new home and can thoroughly recommend Karenna and her team.
4 November, 2017
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