With long-awaited blue skies and temperatures expected to be higher than LA this weekend, it’s only natural many of us will be looking to wine and dine alfresco style to make the most of…
Caribbean Blinds recognises that with the passing of a long British Winter comes the desire for quality time spent outdoors enjoying the warmth and sun-filled Summer days. With the addition of a stylish awning above your patio or decking area, you can create…
First popular in the 80s, conservatories were an affordable and straight-forward way of increasing living space for families. However, as they were often built from cheap uPVC panelling, and prone to freezing cold temperatures in Winter and unbearably warm temperatures during the Summer, they added minimal, if any…
Like a growing number of people, the Reeves opted for an all glass lean to pitch roof on the extension to their family home in Guildford, Surrey, complemented with bi-fold doors that opened up onto the terrace. The extension, which housed in an open plan arrangement, the kitchen, dining…
Whether you’re extending, converting or renovating your property, roof lights are an excellent way of bringing light into your home, and generally speaking the higher the light source, the brighter the space will be. By providing up to 40% more light than a standard window installation, it’s clear to see why roof lights have become…
Global temperatures are set to soar over the next few months as rising levels of greenhouse gases teamed with El Nino bring even more record-breaking warmth to our planet. According to the Met Office’s forecast for the next five years, 2016 is set to be the warmest year since…
The Caribbean Blinds team have just enjoyed an awesome four days exhibiting the UK’s best range of external shading systems at this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show. The exhibition, which took place at Birmingham’s NEC, is the biggest event of its kind in the UK, showcasing self-build experts, specialist masterclasses along…
With comfort, affordability, and energy-efficient principles, this timber-framed two bedroom property, created by bere:architects, has been crowned London's first certified Passivhaus. Paving the way for Passivhaus…
Due to a greater awareness regarding global health and well-being, the world of architectural design is progressing at an exceptional pace, as Catherine McKeown, president of the Aberdeen Society of Architects, explains: “With the world we live in…
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