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When your traditional conservatory was first installed decades ago, it probably promised a bright, sunny spot to relax. However, older glazed extensions are often now beginning to show their age, with poor thermal efficiency and leaking roofs. Rather than demolish the whole thing though, many homeowners find themselves asking whether there are compelling reasons to convert their old conservatory to...

If you have a compact outdoor space, you might assume that adding a conservatory simply isn't on the cards. That’s because when people think of conservatories, their mind often heads straight to elaborate Victorian styles, with an expansive floor print and ornate roofing, or the rectangular Edwardian, beautiful but definitely on the larger side. The good news is that lean-to...

An orangery is a part-masonry, part-glazed extension built with a solid or semi-solid perimeter roof and a central glass lantern. Originally designed in 17th-century Europe to shelter citrus trees during cold winters, today an orangery serves an entirely different purpose in British homes. It bridges the warmth and structure of a brick-built room with the light-flooding qualities of a conservatory...