These days, conservatories are designed to be as energy efficient and affordable to run as possible. Modern materials and improved building practices mean that high quality conservatories are almost as energy efficient as solidly built homes. However, this wasn’t always the case. Older conservatories weren’t necessarily built to the same standards, and age will have […]
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Orangeries, conservatories, and garden rooms form the meeting point of the inside and outside of your property. Full of light and offering great views over your garden – these versatile spaces can make a fantastic addition to any home. As @idealhome says, “It’s a room designed for pleasure, where you can make the most of […]
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Take a walk down any street in a gentrified – or gentrifying – neighbourhood and you are guaranteed to see at least one property painted grey. In fact, a lot of the time you’ll find that multiple homes on desirable streets are painted in a shade of battleship, heather, or slate grey. One of the […]
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Although double glazing has been around since the Victorian times, it was only in the 1970s that it really took off. Advances in manufacturing and technology suddenly made double glazing more affordable, and soon homeowners everywhere were installing these new, energy efficient windowpanes in their properties. Since then, double glazing has come even further. Today, […]
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Adding a conservatory or orangery to your property is a great way to increase its value, boost your useful living space, and make your home more versatile. Available in a huge variety of styles and sizes, both orangeries and conservatories can make great additions to properties of all types. If you live in a bungalow […]
Whether you’re getting your property ready to sell, or just giving it a facelift, improving the look and functionality of your home is easy. Here are six of our favourite fixes to get you started. 1. Install a shiny new front door Whether it is old, new, modern, or vintage, your front door is one […]
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A lot of the time, the adjustments and improvements we make to our properties are done in order to increase the useful living space available. Whether you need more room for storage, for socialising, or just for living, having a little bit of extra space can make a big difference to your quality of life […]
The shop front, or main entryway, is one of the most important parts of any commercial premises. Attracting customers into the office, shop or retail space, it’s an integral part of on-street marketing and brand identity. Getting the look of the shop front just right is therefore incredibly important for businesses. If you’re thinking about […]
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Adding an orangery to your home is a fantastic way to increase your living space and create a versatile and stylish new room. Light, bright, and affordable, orangeries can be used as dining rooms, social spaces and even kitchens. This gives you a huge variety of options when it comes to styling your brand new […]
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Compared to other elements of house building, the conservatory is the new kid on the block. Dating back just a few hundred years, these elegant glass structures were once solely the privilege of the wealthy. Today however, conservatories are a staple of the modern British home. Providing valuable extra living space and versatile square footage, […]
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