Health benefits of indoor-outdoor living

A bespoke orangery is the perfect way to link the inside of your home with the outdoor environment. The abundance of glazing creates a bright and airy space that can be utilised for various purposes. Not only are these structures ideal for practical uses, but they are also beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Nature and your health …

Orangery Use Ideas

Orangery ideas – how to use your new glazed extension

While glazed extensions such as orangeries are commonly used as kitchen or living areas, they offer many possibilities for alternative purposes. In this blog post, we’ll explore nine unique orangery ideas to inspire your home renovation. Home office Transform your glazed extension into a home office to provide a refreshing change of scenery that helps you feel like you’re ‘at …

Orangery Design Inspiration

Orangery designs – inspiration from the past

Orangeries were once a sign of wealth and prestige, built to house citrus plants throughout the harsh winter months. In the modern day, an orangery is a popular choice of glazed extension for many homeowners, but curating the right design for your property’s style and your lifestyle can prove a challenge. We’ve compiled a list of 10 incredible orangery examples …

Listed Building Glazed Extension

Glazed extensions for listed properties

Owning a listed property can be both a privilege and a responsibility. These buildings are recognised as having significant historical, architectural or cultural value, and therefore often have limits on the type of modifications and repairs that can be made. Choosing to add a glazed extension, such as an orangery or conservatory, onto your property will not only add space …

Cold Conservatory

A cold conservatory is a thing of the past

Brrr… we’re back to colder weather conditions. Glazed extensions are often believed to be unsuitable when the mercury drops: stereotypically too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. However, due to years of technological advancements, these concerns are a thing of the past for bespoke conservatory and orangery owners as there are a variety of methods available …

Conservatory Planning Permission

Does a conservatory need planning permission?

Before getting carried away designing your dream extension, the most pragmatic first step is to assess whether you require planning permission. Admittedly, planning permission isn’t the most exciting part of designing an orangery or conservatory, but arguably it is the most important. This is especially true for properties in Conservation Areas or listed properties. Thankfully, at Hampton Conservatories our expert …

Most commonly asked questions about conservatories

Designing a bespoke conservatory for your property is incredibly exciting but if you’ve only just decided to add this type of glazed extension to your home, then you’ll undoubtedly have a number of questions. You’re in good company! Here we’ve selected some of the most commonly-asked questions to help you get a better understanding of what’s involved. 1. Why is …

What is an orangery?

A bespoke orangery is a serious investment for any homeowner and so it’s not surprising that anyone who is currently planning a glazed extension has a number of pressing concerns. Here we look to answer the most commonly-asked questions about orangery extensions that our designers receive time and time again.  The most frequent question that we’re asked is “What is …

How to plan the perfect lighting for a conservatory

Due to the vast amount of glazing involved in the structure, designing the perfect lighting scheme for a conservatory is crucial. Throughout the summer the room will be a bright and light space, weather permitting, however, getting the lighting right makes it a space that can be used at any time of day, all year round. Conservatories are the sweet …