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…
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…
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…
With the London housing crisis showing no signs of subsiding, a growing number of the city’s homeowners are dismissing the high cost of relocation in favour of a “garden room” which can provide that all-important additional living space.
As March draws to a close, it’s once again time for this month’s Meet The Team feature. Today we’re chatting to Billy who works as an Installation Technician at Caribbean Blinds. 1. How long have you worked at Caribbean Blinds? I have worked at Caribbean Blinds for 11 years. 2. What does your average working…
The Centre for Medicine, located at Leicester University, has become the largest commercial building to be officially recognised as meeting Passivhaus standards. The state-of-the-art £42 million construction, said…
The Oliphants in Brentwood, Essex, last year moved into a new build house which benefited from a large glazed roof to the open plan kitchen / diner complimented with bi-fold doors that lead out onto the terrace, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood into the heart of…
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