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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 …
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 …
In the 17th to the 19th centuries, orangeries were symbols of prestige and wealth. Fine structures with a distinguished classical architectural form that stood in the grounds of fashionable and period residences that would have been used for overwintering citrus trees. Today, the definition of a timber orangery is now also used to describe a glazed building which by its …
In today’s world your home security is something you definitely don’t want to overlook. With burglary and home invasions on the increase in many parts of the UK, you can never be too safe when it comes to choosing new Bespoke Timber Security windows. So, it is welcome news that a specialist wooden window manufacturer has designed a range of …
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 …
THANKS TO ALL OUR STAFF FOR DONATING AND WEARING THEIR XMAS JUMPERS TODAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE LOCAL MACMILLAN SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM AT ANTRIM AREA HOSPITAL. WE RAISED £140 FROM DONATIONS FROM STAFF AND THAT WAS MATCHED BY MD MERVYN MONTGOMERY, MAKING THE TOTAL DONATION TO MACMILLIAN £280. The winner of the Xmas Jumper Competition was Aaron Parke …
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.
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. …
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
The latest edition to the Hampton Brand- Hampton Windows’ website is now live. The new website showcases all the key features unique to each of the Hamptons Sliding Sash Window ranges including our patented QuattroGlide® system. With a design fit for every build and every style, Hampton Windows can accommodate your vision with a window sympathetic to your property’s characteristics. …