Designing a bespoke conservatory for your property is incredibly exciting but if you’ve only just decided to add this type of glazed extension to your home, then you’ll undoubtedly have a number of questions. You’re in good company! Here we’ve selected some of the most commonly-asked questions to help you get a better understanding of what’s involved. 1. Why is …
How to plan the perfect lighting for a conservatory
Due to the vast amount of glazing involved in the structure, designing the perfect lighting scheme for a conservatory is crucial. Throughout the summer the room will be a bright and light space, weather permitting, however, getting the lighting right makes it a space that can be used at any time of day, all year round. Conservatories are the sweet …
Kitchen extension considerations: avoid common kitchen design mistakes
As conservatory and orangery experts, we’re often asked to design a room that can accommodate a kitchen. Here we address some of the key issues that property owners should consider when adding a new orangery or conservatory for this purpose. Creating a space for the whole family When designing any room in the home, it’s important to think about the …
Christmas decorations for conservatories
The extra space and light afforded by an orangery, conservatory or glazed extension really comes into its own when entertaining family and friends over the Christmas period. However, all the glazing can make decorating the room for the festive season a little trickier than other areas of the home. Here are some of our favourite ideas for Christmas decorations for …
Amazing Wooden Conservatories in London
As a city of almost nine million people, it’s no wonder that London is full of a rich and diverse range of housing designs. From beautiful several-storey town houses steeped in history to garden apartments with a modern twist, the many varieties on offer are revealed with just a short walk down any London street. There’s also a wide range …
Hampton Conservatories have won the coveted International Design & Architectural Award 2017
We beat off some fantastic competition in the Architectural Glasshouse Category to be crowned Winners at the Awards Ceremony in the Dorchester on Friday 22nd September. Mary Hastings and Sophie Caddoo attended the awards to collect the prize.
One of our projects has been nominated for the ‘Architectural Glasshouse’ section of the International Design & Architecture Awards 2017
THE CEREMONY WILL be held at The Dorchester Hotel in London on the 22nd of September. The project selected is a beautiful hardwood Orangery with bi-folding doors and 3 roof lanterns. I’m sure you can agree that it is a marvellous extension to have on any property. We’d really appreciate if you would support our project and vote for us. …
Factory Expansion underway
Our factory expansion to accommodate our new high-tech machinery is well underway. We’re hoping to have the machine installed and up and running within the next few weeks
Glass buildings and your home
Adding an orangery or conservatory to your property can add instant warmth, light and can add up to 11% to the value of your home. An unused room, extra space on a terrace or an abandoned side garden are all prime locations for the introduction of a custom-built Hampton’s glass building, reshaping and redesigning the entire characteristic, feel and image …
A look back at a decade of the Chelsea Flower Show
Each year, for five days in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed into the prestigious and world recognised Chelsea Flower Show. With floral exhibitions, exceptional garden designs, landscaping and plantsmanship ideas as well as innovative garden creations, The Chelsea Garden Show has something for everyone. Hampton Conservatories have had the honour of being one of the …