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RSSHomeowners ditching traditional layouts for open plan living
01 February 2012
Homeowners ditching traditional layouts for open plan living 6th January 2012 Homeowners are choosing open plan living over traditional layouts, according to a survey conducted by Lloyds TSB Home Insurance. Results of the survey showed...
Conservatories could negate house price slump
22 November 2011
Those looking to sell their home to move to a new property may want to consider staying in their current location and adding floor space with a kitchen extension or conservatory, as an expert believes there is little value in the housing...
Interior design expert offers advice on how to make the most of your space
01 February 2012
Interior design expert offers advice on how to make the most of your space 4th January 2012 Interior design expert Miranda Fountaine has offered advice on how to make the most of your space within your home without having to move...
Conservatories and orangeries remain popular
01 February 2012
Conservatories and orangeries remain popular 27th January 2012 A conservatory can add as much as 5% value to a home, according to a feature included on Wales Online. More and more people are looking for ways to add value to their home,...
New legislation will make it easier for homeowners to extend their property
01 February 2012
New legislation will make it easier for homeowners to extend their property 30th January 2012 Homeowners in Aberdeen will be given more rights to extend their properties thanks to a new legislation that will be introduced next month,...
Homeowners that delay improvements risk bigger future cash payouts
01 February 2012
Homeowners that delay improvements risk bigger future cash payouts 17th January 2012 Homeowners that delay essential home improvements are at risk of bigger cash payouts in the future, according to Build It magazine. Anna-Maria DeSouza,...
Conservatories to get tax break?
10 November 2011
Conservatories could soon be an even more attractive proposition for homeowners due to proposed new tax regulations. According to the Scotsman, politicians from both the Scottish National Party and the Labour Party will call on chancellor...
Remortgaging activity to bring more conservatories?
20 October 2011
There has been an increase in remortgaging activity, one expert has claimed, which could see more people building conservatories.Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) chief economist Bob Pannell was speaking after gross mortgage lending...
Floor-to-ceiling windows 'bring light to school'
20 October 2011
St David's Haigh and Aspull Church of England Primary School's refurbishment scheme has made extensive use of glass.The establishment has had a number of specially-shaped floor-to-ceiling windows for three new classrooms, 24dash...
Alex Salmond to build conservatory-style extension?
19 October 2011
Scottish first minster Alex Salmond may be building a conservatory-style extension for his new official residence.Reports are circulating that the Scottish National Party leader is looking to refurbish Governor's House in Edinburgh.He...
South-facing orangery to inspire others?
17 October 2011
Individuals considering the addition of an orangery may take inspiration from a house in Essex.The property, which is owned by Kirk Norcross - who stars in reality TV series The Only Way is Essex - has a south-facing orangery, the...
House of Glass to inspire others?
03 October 2011
Individuals may be able to take inspiration from a home that makes extensive use of glass.La Maison Verre - which translates as the House of Glass and was inspired by a project on Paris in the 1920s - has "acres" of the material,...
Slow house building to see people turn to conservatories?
30 September 2011
There are not enough houses being built in the UK, one expert has claimed, which may see some people look to home improvement schemes such as conservatories.Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders,...
Bespoke house has glass walls
02 September 2011
A couple has built a bespoke house that features floor-to-ceiling windows instead of walls.Chris Tapp and his wife Ann-Marie have spent almost £500,000 getting the property - which is located near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire...
Glass extension 'brings edge' to Berkshire home
23 August 2011
A couple in Cookham, Berkshire, have used glass to bring an added edge to a property.Bruce and Anna Usher installed an all-glass wall after they had a 40 ft kitchen extension fitted.The Telegraph reports it was all part of their plan...
Glass used 'extensively' in house building project
19 August 2011
A husband-and-wife architect team has used glass extensively while building their own home.Michael Morris and Yoshiko Sato have constructed a property that acts as a "calling card" for their tastes, the Wall Street Journal...
Conservatories to be used as kitchen extensions?
15 August 2011
Individuals may build conservatories as kitchen extensions as they try to implement technologically-savvy features.According to Michelle Lamb, editorial director of The Trend Curve, design has been elevated to incorporate smart accessories,...
West Midlands homeowners to get conservatories?
02 August 2011
Homeowners in the West Midlands may be tempted to install high-end conservatories in the future.This is because Vic Johnson, managing director of Bridgnorth-based Johnson Design Partnership, has told 24dash.com the area is becoming...
People to turn orangeries into living rooms?
10 May 2011
It is generally accepted that the living room is one of the most important spaces in the house.For those who intend to use an orangery as a main living area, they will want to make sure they get the decorating just right.While furniture...
Orangeries to feature as part of home improvement plans?
28 April 2011
A lot of people are taking advantage of the current financial situation to improve the quality of their homes.The current trend towards improvement, which could see some opt for orangeries, is because many individuals are thinking...
Sensibly-priced country homes with orangeries could be popular
12 April 2011
Sensibly-priced country homes, which may have orangeries, are still selling despite the current situation of the property market.Hadley Lyas, director at Fine & Country Homes, noted there are a lot of offers being made on these...
UK housing shortage to see more orangeries built?
14 March 2011
There is set to be a housing shortage in the UK, newly-released research has suggested, which means some may look to build orangeries.According to a study carried out by influential think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research...
Classic orangery builds 'are challenging'
01 March 2011
Building a classic orangery can be a very daunting challenge, one expert has claimed.Ashley Tunstall, who along with fellow craftsman Liam Glasper has over 30 years of masonry experience, told the Northern Echo the weight of stones...
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