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Tips on Cooling Your Orangery
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 30, 2015
"Orangeries can act like Greenhouses, trapping heat, here are some cooling options." Last week, Orangeries UK considered the best ways to heat your orangery. This week though we are going to consider the very opposite, and explore how we can cool an orangery down! Although most people worry more about heating their orangery in the UK, rather than cooling it...
Ideas on How to Use Your Garden Room
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 29, 2015
"A garden room is one of the ways that you can extend your living space." How a Garden Room Differs From a Conservatory Before we look at a few ways in which you can use your garden room, let’s consider what a garden room actually is and how it differs from a traditional conservatory. A garden room is one of...
How to Heat Your Orangery
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 24, 2015
"What methods of heating are available for Orangery installations?" The merits of an orangery mainly revolve around their large glass windows that allow more natural light into the room and create a calm, relaxing space which has an element of grandeur and luxury. Since we’re now heading into the summer months, many of us will sit back in the warmth...
Famous Orangeries in Britain
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 17, 2015
"Famous Orangery Landmarks in the UK" Orangeries have been regarded as special and fashionable architectural structures since they were designed in the 17th century. Perhaps you’ve had an orangery extension to your home, or are looking to invest in an orangery or period conservatory? For inspiration (and a bit of fun!), let’s take a look at some of Britain’s most...
Choosing a Period Conservatory
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : June 13, 2015
"Period conservatories offer historic design peppered with modern features." The features of a period conservatory are what draw most of us to them (for everyone else there’s a modern conservatory). But which features belong to which period? When should you include curved glazing bars? Which period’s conservatory has an ornamental ridge line? And can you personalise a period conservatory?   ...
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