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At BetterLivingSpace, we share practical guidance, expert tips, and inspiration on architecture, planning, interiors, and structural design to help homeowners make confident decisions.

Landscaping and UK Planning Permission: What Homeowners Need to Know

Landscaping and UK Planning Permission: What Homeowners Need to Know Planning a garden makeover or outdoor renovation? Before you break...

BetterLivingSpace Offers Up To 20% Discount for ‘5 Things To Do’ Readers

BetterLivingSpace Offers Up To 20% Discount for ‘5 Things To Do’ Readers At BetterLivingSpace we are delighted to have our...

Energy efficient home renovation

10 Ways to Cut Energy Costs at Home With energy costs soaring, many of us are concerned about how we...

Loft Conversion Low Down

Loft Conversion Low Down Carrying out a loft conversion can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of...

Transforming a Kitchen while Conserving Time and Budget

Our clients in Esher, Surrey, wanted to open up their kitchen to capture more natural light. The kitchen was formerly...

Garage Conversion: One of the Easiest Ways to Create Extra Living Space

These days we are far more likely to use our garage for extra storage, rather than its original intended purpose....

Orangeries & Conservatories – How Do I Tell Them Apart?

Clients often ask us this question so we thought we would tackle it in a blog. Once explained, it is...

A Room With a View

If you are lucky enough to overlook sweeping countryside or even enjoy a fabulous city skyline, a balcony can be...

Spotlight On: Dormer Windows

Adding instant kerb appeal and a traditional cottage-style feel to the property exterior, dormer windows are a prime example of...

Your Choice of Consultation is the New Norm

As life gets back to normal, we have taken the decision to permanently offer the choice to our clients of...

Seriously Snug

As the cooler evenings draw in, we find ourselves thinking ahead to the winter months, when the temptation becomes overwhelming...

Sarah Beeny Renovate Don’t Relocate Series 2, Episode 36

BetterLivingSpace had the pleasure of once again providing structural engineering expertise on Sarah Beeny’s Renovate Don’t Relocate show series 2...

Spotlight On: Jack & Jill Bathrooms

Spotlight On: Jack & Jill Bathrooms Like the renowned nursery rhyme in which Jack & Jill tumble down the hill,...

3 Most Medal-worthy Planning Application Successes

In the spirit of Tokyo 2020 and the fantastic performances from our GB athletes…Drum roll for BetterLivingSpace’s 3 most medal-worthy...

Sarah Beeny Renovate Don’t Relocate Series 2, Episode 28

BetterLivingSpace had the pleasure of providing structural engineering expertise on Sarah Beeny’s Renovate Don’t Relocate show series 2 episode 28,...

Sarah Beeny Renovate Don’t Relocate Series 2, Episode 25

Did you see the results of our work on the recent Sarah Beeny’s Renovate Don’t Relocate show? Catch it on...