How to maximise space and light in small or dark spaces
Tips on how to maximise natural light and a sense of space in small or darker spaces.
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Julie Bliss
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Turning under-utilised space into an annexe with earning potential
Turning under-utilised space into an annexe with earning potential.
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Julie Bliss
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Insulation is key to the success of your extension or annexe
When considering converting an outbuilding, garage or conservatory to accommodation, remember: Insulation is key.
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Julie Bliss
- Jul 12
- 3 min
What you need to know about planning permission for Annexes
With the demand for annexes higher than ever before, here's our guide on what you need to know about garage conversions and annexes...
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Julie Bliss
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Getting the best energy efficiency from your windows in older buildings
How to get the best energy efficiency from your old or heritage windows and doors without contravening planning.
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Julie Bliss
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Bringing the outside in - Oxted
Rear and side extensions and internal reconfiguration serve to double living space and bring the outside in for our Oxted clients.
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Julie Bliss
- Feb 16
- 3 min
The advantages of lengthening and lowering window sill levels
The advantages of lengthening and lowering windows to bring in more light and give the illusion of space...
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Julie Bliss
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Your Kitchen: 'the new living room' and how to decorate it for your own enjoyment
Over the last few decades the kitchen has developed from a functional space devoted to food preparation to an extension of the living...
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Julie Bliss
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Step into the light - dos and don’ts of roof lights for single storey extensions
With the race for space, home working and subsequent increase in people making the most of permitted development rights, single storey...
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Julie Bliss
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Make your home work for you in 2022
2021 taught us that things are not going to change overnight. So it's time to focus on how we live in our space and finally make it work!
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Julie Bliss
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
Lessons from 2021: There's never a perfect time to build, so just do it!
After a very strange 2020, 2021 has been hugely busy at Bliss Architecture & Interiors as clients have taken the plunge to get going with...
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Julie Bliss
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
How to dress a dining table - for Christmas or any other time of year!
We all have a little bit of a panic about the dinner table when hosting dinner parties or special occasions like Christmas. It needs to...
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Julie Bliss
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Bringing a cottage to life for its owners
A lovely project that transformed the space and usage of a Victorian cottage for its owners, and all under permitted development.
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Julie Bliss
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Broken Plan Living - how to improve function and harmony in your open plan home
While open plan living has been the big movement over the last decade or so, it’s now broken plan that is becoming the way forward in...
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Julie Bliss
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Let’s focus on track lighting…
One of the big trends at the moment is the use of track or rail lighting. This easy to install, versatile and contemporary lighting...
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Julie Bliss
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Declutter your life and embrace the future with Japandi style
If, like me, you love the minimal cleanliness, tidy interiors and no frills of Japanese design, but also like the warmth of the Scandi...
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Julie Bliss
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Get ready for outdoor socialising! Make the most of your exterior space…
Exterior space is now more important than ever before and as of this week, we’re allowed to welcome friends and family back to our...
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Julie Bliss
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Stylish teenager retreat and music room - Pains Hill
Garage conversion and link extension to create a spacious teenager retreat and music room. This lovely project featured a beautiful...
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Julie Bliss
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Extension and Interior Remodel of Pretty Tandridge Lodge
This large single storey extension and internal remodelling was a challenging project, both due to the weather, but also in terms of...
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Julie Bliss
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Small extension makes a big difference in Bromley
This project is a great illustration of how a small extension, under permitted development, and internal remodelling of the existing...
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