We invited our trusted partner, Kraus Kitchens, to let us know about the current kitchen design trends for your renovation. Here is what their co-founder, Eli, had to say… 2024 has been an exceptional year for kitchen design enthusiasts, brimming with inspiration and innovation. Two major expos, Eurocucina in Milan and KBB in Birmingham, showcased […]
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A Guide to Navigating Home Improvements in the New Year. As we step into a new year, the prospect of enhancing our living spaces becomes an exciting endeavour. Whether it’s an extension, a stylish renovation, or a complete remodel, partnering with an architect can transform your ideas into a well thought out reality. In this […]
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Sevenoaks Plans celebrating 10 years of success. This July, we opened our doors to connections and friends to help us celebrate the last 10 years, with a glass of bubbly. With ambitious plans for 2023, we have solidified our reputation as one of the most respected architectural firms in the region and under the guidance […]
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Here at Sevenoaks Plans, we take sustainability seriously; designing sustainable homes is a cornerstone of our ethos. Our goal is simple, we aim to provide our customers with a build that will reduce energy costs, while simultaneously improving the internal living environment and air quality. When working with our team you can be assured that […]
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We read this article over the summer, which talks about retaining and reusing both materials and buildings themselves instead of starting from the beginning. It comes after there was an outcry over the M&S Oxford Street flagship being torn down and rebuilt, much like the ex-Tesco store on our own High Street that will soon […]
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Before your project can break ground, you’ll need both planning drawings and building control drawings completed. It’s easy to focus on gaining planning permission, and many people are surprised by the building control process that comes once planning permission has been granted. Here is our quick guide to building control drawings and how they differ […]
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As the environmental crisis continues to be at the forefront of our minds, with the news headlines about eliminating boilers from the home, and the cold weather setting in, we take a look at what options you may have for making your heating more sustainable. 1. Eliminate the need for heating. New build homes should […]
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This is one of the questions we hear most at our initial consultations. It’s also one that is incredibly difficult to answer. Read on to find out more… There are several variables that will affect how much your build costs. Some of these are within our control, and others aren’t. The Design; this is obviously […]
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If you’re thinking about extending or renovating your home, then the first step is to think about what you are looking to achieve from your completed project; what are the must-haves, and what are the nice-to-haves. For example, are you looking to streamline your living areas, adding a flash kitchen while bringing the garden in. […]
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One of the legal hoops you may have to jump through if you’re planning an extension or loft conversion, party wall agreements don’t have to be a total headache. But do you need one? Here is our quick guide. First of all, what is a party wall agreement? It’s essentially your neighbours agreeing – or […]
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