ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Make an entrance! First impressions count so your front door should make a statement and be an obvious front door (not one that's confus

The vegan movement has really taken firm hold of the food industry, with vegan restaurants now in the mainstream and supermarkets like Waitrose devoting entire aisles to vegan food. This movement is not all about being against the consumption of animal-based products in any form, but also about sustainability, clean living and creating less of a negative impact on the Earth. While veganism and the ‘clean’ movement is already changing the way we think about food, fashion and c

This month is all about windows...we'll be posting all about types, treatments, tips, and trends... firstly though... what does 'win

All about Zellige - currently very much 'the' tile in interior design schemes, Julie Bliss gives the low-down on this beautiful and

If you love a greek island getaway, you can recreate it at home...Here are our tips to get the Spetses look: White walls - always! Matte white wash. Simple and easy to renew Glossy blue painted ceilings - light to medium blue Blue shutters (if you have them), door frames, doors and window frames Terracotta pots with geraniums and herbs Clean and bright. Sparcely furnished Mix of old and new - Greeks love fancy mirrors, interesting chandeliers or pendants and solid, quality fu

It’s that time of year when if we’re lucky, we go off on holiday and come back wishing we could extend that holiday feeling and bring a little bit of our Greece, Spain or France back home… well it’s possible with some thoughtful interior design. Stripped back One of the things we love – possibly subconsciously – about holiday homes is that they are devoid of CLUTTER! Holiday homes are often only used by their owners for holidays, and sometimes not at all, so they have been f

First impressions count and your entrance hall is your home’s first reception room for welcoming guests. All too often, however, entrance halls are barely given a moment’s thought in renovation plans. Here are my top tips to making the most of your hall to give the best first impression possible. Hallways can be dark depending on the natural light they might have, so bring in natural light by opening up stairways to allow for light to come down from upstairs windows. If you’

As architectural designers, we are lucky to see people’s home dreams turn into reality and we know that with modern day living, space and light are key. Even if you have limited space, there are a few tricks to help you deliver maximum light and room that you can consider when coming up with your renovation plans. Here are a few of them… Increasing natural light Allow for as much natural light as possible. Remember, light coming in from an angle, such as a Velux on a pitched

A well-positioned mirror is a great way to give rooms more light, brightness and the illusion of space. While most people have a fair idea of how to use mirrors, there are certain tricks you can employ to maximise their benefit. Here are my top tips for using mirrors to their best advantage in your home. Size matters Mirrors give the illusion of more space and visually increase the size of a room. The bigger the mirror, the bigger the reflection and the more light that will e

As an architectural designer Bliss Interiors offers everything from planning permission through to CAD interior design plans and styling. Re

As Architectural Designers, Bliss Interiors manages all aspects of extensions, home improvements and additions, as well as interior design. This conversion, extension and update of a gorgeous cottage in Tandridge required Julie Bliss to work closely with the planners at Tandridge District Council due to the project's complex planning scenario. The side extension was dealt with under 'permitted development', while a separate 'full plans application' was submitted for the erec

From redundant, dumping ground to beautiful multi-purpose artist’s studio, this project in Tatsfield brought alive a rather ordinary and un-inspiring bungalow to create the perfect creative space for our artist client. Works included a garage conversion and complete internal remodelling / modernising of the existing bungalow, plus a rear extension to open up the interior and create both a light and airy living space and beautiful work studio, filled with natural light. Planni

Are you considering spending time and effort moving house? Or would you prefer to spend this effort on improving your home with an extension and or a revised layout? How are you going to arrive at a decision? *A good way to start is to look at the average cost for a single or a double storey rear extension. An extension that you would typically be able to undertake under Permitted Development, would be 6m out from the rear of your property. Compare the costs of such an extens

I recently spent a very enjoyable long weekend with my extended family at a farmhouse near Ledbury called @PegsFarm. The inside was an assault on my design senses, as instead of symmetry or deliberate asymmetry, the walls and floors were not at all plumb or even consistently out of line, making picture hanging decisions difficult! The farmhouse was charming and our host gracious. The monochrome exterior was bold. The farmhouse, I believe dates back to the thirteenth century,

Sometimes simple, inexpensive changes to your home can keep it stylish and functional. A simple metal box, painted, with rolled towels in a basket belies the utilitarian loo rolls stored inside. [Photos: www.kerrymunroephotography.com] #decluttering #DesignClass #interiordesign #housedesign #interiorarchitecture

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Check out a huge hanging mirror on Page 77 of the February 2018 edition of Elle Decoration (not shown) which perfectly shows how to increase the use of natural light especially in difficult to reach areas by the the use of a strategically placed mirror. The mirror pivots to enable the homeowner to dramatically direct light to the area where it is needed. #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

Vibrant colours are in! Picture below courtesy of #Dulux. I've just ordered colour samples of Volcanic red, Luscious Lime, Lemon Punch, Teal Ripple, Atlantic Blue and Honey Mustard. #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

I am pleased to be able to share with you another review from a satisfied Client, with whom it has been great working with: "Julie spent time listening to our ideas and dreams and proffered many of her own, far more expert ones. We came up with a really exciting plan, far more ambitious than we could have ever hoped for within our budget. Always quick and happy to respond to our queries and worries, Julie has a wealth of experience and contacts which has made a challenging pr