The Duchess of Cambridge has built a Georgian-style orangery at their Norfolk country house whilst the recent renovations at Frogmore Cottage, now home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, included two contemporary garden rooms. But apparently, they won’t be referred to as a conservatory, implying that an orangery is more refined. What makes a […]
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Not only are cold draughts a nuisance, they are expensive too. Windows that allow cold air in your home (and warm air out!) could be costing you £20 a year and an open fireplace will see you lose £15 a year. While those figures might not break the bank, you want a warm and cosy […]
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In 2017, Vogue touted lagom as the new hygge and ever since we have noted this trend as the latest one to follow. But what exactly is lagom and how do you embrace it in your home? Hygge was all about appreciating moments in time. Lagom is not a million miles away from the concept […]
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Double glazing is prominent across the UK – and no wonder! Double glazed windows afford many benefits, from reducing your energy bills to cutting out noise pollution, but there’s more to them than that. Does double glazing really reduce noise? No matter where we go these days, the roar of the traffic is incessant. At […]