Transforming your orangery for a magical Christmas

With huge thanks to Harry Bradshaw, Creative Director at Christmas Essence who specialises in luxury Christmas residential decorating. Christmas Essence is part of At Last Events.  As the festive season draws near, there’s something truly special about turning your orangery or conservatory into a winter wonderland. With their stunning glass roof and natural light, these spaces offer the perfect setting …

Orangery interior ideas – how to decorate an orangery

Designing your bespoke orangery is exciting from start to finish. However, the process is so much more than just contemplating between a traditional or modern build style, or how sympathetic or contrasting you want the structure to be from the rest of your home. Once you’ve considered how the exterior of your orangery is going to look, it’s time to …

Functional orangery room ideas

The beauty of a bespoke orangery is the ability to design it to your exact wants, needs and preferences. Take the time to consider what design features are most important to you and have a clear idea of what you want the exterior of the build to look like, however, it’s also important to have a plan for the interior …

Designing a coffee station at home

Despite the daffodils sprouting there’s still a chill in the air. The weather is leaving much to be desired and we’ve got a while to wait before the evenings are truly light, so creating a warm, cosy and relaxing space at home will be the ideal solution for many. Introducing ‘cafécore’, the idea of creating your own personal café in …

Peach Fuzz

Incorporating Pantone Colour of the Year into your home decor

The time has rolled around again for Pantone to release its Colour of the Year. Last year, we saw Viva Magenta, an animated red shade, take centre stage. For 2024, the Colour of the Year is Peach Fuzz, a light and delicate shade sitting between pink and orange. It represents our desire to nurture kindness, compassion and connection, symbolising the …

Autumn interior decor for orangeries

Autumn interior decor for orangeries

From the leaves falling and changing colour, to native wildlife preparing for colder months, it’s the season of harvest, pumpkins and bonfires. An orangery, with such an abundance of glazing, provides the ideal space to relax and enjoy the changing of the seasons. An orangery, or a conservatory for that matter, can be purposed in a variety of ways, and …

Health benefits of indoor-outdoor living

A bespoke orangery is the perfect way to link the inside of your home with the outdoor environment. The abundance of glazing creates a bright and airy space that can be utilised for various purposes. Not only are these structures ideal for practical uses, but they are also beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Nature and your health …

Orangery ideas

Orangery ideas – how to use your new glazed extension

While glazed extensions such as orangeries are commonly used as kitchen or living areas, they offer many possibilities for alternative purposes. In this blog post, we’ll explore nine unique orangery ideas to inspire your home renovation. Home office Transform your glazed extension into a home office to provide a refreshing change of scenery that helps you feel like you’re ‘at …

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 …