WORDS & PHOTOS KATY DONALDSON
The external materials palette features zinc boarding, white render and slate tiles
Kevin Wood is a born and bred Whitstable man. He has lived, worked and played in or near the seaside town his whole life. The family business, WM Foad Removals, is also based there. Kevin’s wife, Michelle, was born in Belgium and moved to the UK when she was 14. However, over the years she has developed a love for the area, too. Having already undertaken several renovations, the couple were not put off by the prospect of tackling another project themselves. Never ones to repeat themselves, they were eager to try their hand at designing a house from scratch. Neither works in the construction industry, but hard work and determination – along with careful research – have helped them to realise their bespoke home.