Most commonly asked questions about conservatories

Most commonly asked questions about conservatories

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 …

Five key considerations when designing a kitchen extension

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

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

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 Factory Expansion underway

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

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 …

Hampton Conservatories at the Chelsea Flower Show

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 …