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Invest in an orangery for your home, just in time for Christmas
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : November 4, 2016
If you take an interest in property and home improvement, you’ll know, for sure, that investing in an orangery for your property can vastly increase its value and improve both the interior and exterior of your home. Houses that feature an orangery or conservatory do, after all, tend to sell at a higher price than those that haven’t (based on...
Which plants are best for orangeries?
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : October 27, 2016
Not just for the keen horticulturalist, bringing the outdoors inside can help to make your orangery provide a beautiful and relaxing space. There are a whole range of plants that thrive being inside with natural sunlight because it is warmer and more suitable for natural growth. Since the 17th century, exotic plants have become a key feature to an orangery. A...
How can an orangery improve your home?
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : September 15, 2016
How can an orangery improve your home? Are you thinking of investing in an orangery for your home? At Orangeries UK, we design and manufacture luxury and bespoke orangeries made from high-quality hardwood, including oak, sapele and idigbo. So, how can a luxury orangery from Orangeries UK really improve your home? An orangery creates additional space. Not only will you...
Deciding on the positioning of your new conservatory or orangery
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : August 17, 2016
The position of your new conservatory or orangery can have a great effect on the atmosphere it creates in your home. North-facing conservatories and orangeries Based on the compass points in the UK, north-facing conservatories and orangeries generally receive less direct sunlight than south-facing conservatories. This can be an advantage in the summer because they are much less likely to...
Decorating the Interior of Your Conservatory or Orangery
Posted By : Orangeries UK
Date : July 16, 2016
Similarly to the design considerations required for the structure of your conservatory or orangery, the interior decoration of your orangery or conservatory also needs careful planning. Here are a few tips when planning the interior decoration of your orangery or conservatory: Consider Lighting and Heating Options You will need to think about your lighting and heating requirements when you are...
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