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Heating the home can often be more difficult than you think, and when you need to choose radiators for your conservatory, it can be hard to know where to begin. Conservatory radiators are slightly more tricky as they either need to be a standalone (requiring a lot of electricity) or they need to be connected
Mirrors can add so much to a space, however investing in a large mirror can often be costly, and may not complement the room you want to put it into. A rattan mirror can give you the best of both worlds: a design that is stylish and low maintenance, and a mirror that is of
There’s nothing better than kicking back on holiday in a rattan sun lounger with a cocktail in hand, is there? So, if you can recreate that feeling on a summer’s day at home – why wouldn’t you? A rattan lounger can be the missing piece of the puzzle if you’re looking for new garden furniture,
In beautiful weather, there’s nothing better to do than sit in your garden and soak up the sun. Finding furniture that is durable and stylish can be difficult, which is why looking at a rattan garden bench can be a great option. Benches tend to compliment rattan garden chairs well and provide additional seating for
Rattan furniture is great to own if you’re looking for style but don’t want to break your budget. You can buy outdoor rattan side tables for your garden, as well as have them in your conservatory or dining area, too. Rattan side tables can come in many shapes, colours and styles; and can work well
Having a diy conservatory is great, as you automatically create a unique and beautiful space that is filled with light. Whether you want to use it to entertain guests, create a home office or a play area for kids, you have a lot of creative freedom when it comes to decorating it. Once you’ve got
Having a diy conservatory injects space, light and life into your home. It has the opportunity to be transformed into a brand new area, and you can do this by kitting it out with the correct furniture. Before buying a rattan coffee table, we recommend starting with your basics first, which are conservatory floor rugs,
A garden is a place where you can entertain guests, enjoy the sun and create a space that can be as comfortable and as practical as you like. There are multiple furniture choices available so you can customise your garden space, one of our favourites being rattan garden chairs. Easy to clean, sturdy and practical
If you own a conservatory, you’ll already know how much value they can bring to your whole home. They can create a unique space in your house filling it with light and fresh air, or it can also be transformed into an entertainment area for family movie nights, birthday’s or occasion dinners. Regardless of what
A conservatory is an excellent space to have in your house. It can be as expensive or as budget friendly as you’d like, as there are a number of DIY Conservatories on the market, too. Whether you’re using it as a play area for the kids, or entertaining your guests, it’s a versatile space that
In the summer, there’s nothing better than sitting in your garden with a refreshing drink and watching the world go by. Whether you have kids, or just want to add another dynamic to your garden, having a 3 seater garden swing can be a beautiful addition to any outdoor space. Reading a book, chatting with
Having a conservatory is brilliant, as it’s an all-year-round benefit to your home. Whether you want to use it as an entertaining area in the summertime, or as a cosy corner of the house in winter, conservatories can add light and life to your home. You have the opportunity to completely customise it, but security,
Having a conservatory is brilliant all year round. Not only does it provide you with extra space in your property, but it’s versatile and can wear many hats. Keeping it secure is crucial – which means finding the right conservatory door locks. If you’ve built a DIY conservatory, you may have locks in your pack,
Decorating your conservatory can be a difficult task – especially when you are looking to make the interior design blend seamlessly with the rest of your home if you’ve just had one built. Conservatory rugs can help to bring a room together, as well as make your conservatory feel homely and warm. Often the type
So, you’ve got your conservatory set up and it’s time to furnish it. Knowing where to start can be difficult! The first thing we always advise people to do is to pick their conservatory blinds. It’s the most permanent of all of your furnishings, and whether you want thermal conservatory blinds, clip in conservatory blinds
Having a custom conservatory built can be a costly investment, and in some cases – require planning permission! The beauty of DIY conservatories is that you can save money whilst also working on your own personal project, which if you already love DIY – you’ll love this! There are a lot of ready-made conservatory options
They say Rome wasn’t built in a day and perfecting your outdoor garden is exactly the same. In the past, those who were fortunate enough to have closely-adjacent trees in their garden would be able to enjoy the opportunity of a hammock bed. Now, with a hammock stand you can easily enjoy the luxuries of
Your garden should be a harmonious place that can be enjoyed all year round. It gives you limitless opportunities to build your very own ecosystem and watch nature take its course. Adding a cascading water feature can help enable this ecosystem. It gives you an excuse to build out a flower bed with the feature
Conservatories can completely transform your living space. An extension to entertain guests, or a spacious playroom for children (where mess is allowed), they can open up your home without having to spend an arm and a leg on renovations. If you choose to build your conservatory, the first thing to consider is planning permission. In
Ask more people what their definition of outdoor relaxation is and, among the list, you’ll likely hear ‘swinging on a hammock’. Few things in the world can beat the experience of soaking the sun out in the garden, or reading your favourite book indoors nestled on top of a hammock bed. Sometimes a chair doesn’t
If you’re an avid gardener and work within a limited space, you’ve probably come across the conundrum of how to add storage to your garden, without reducing your precious space. While sheds are brilliant and can hold all the tools you need, we don’t always want such a big structure looming over our beautiful garden.
A well-manicured lawn, colourful flowers and birds chirping on the trees – life sounds complete bliss. It is every homeowner’s desire to have a picture perfect garden. It all starts with levelling the garden. If you don’t have level ground you are likely to be frustrated every time the lawnmower refuses to glide over the
If you have a garden in your backyard, then birds like sparrows and robins are a common sight. Those of you who love the sight of birds in their garden would love to build a bird box. That’s if you’ve decided that even the best bird table on the market wouldn’t quite be right for your
You have a beautiful garden and you soak in all its beauty sitting in the comforts of your conservatory. The Niger Seeds bird food and the Sunflower Hearts bird food that you regularly replenish the bird table with are attracting the robins, collared doves, magpies and wood pigeons to your garden. Alternatively, you may want
Being a conservatory owner is one of the most blissful feelings one can think of. The diverse collection of flora in the conservatories is usually inclusive of unique conservatory flowering plants which brighten your world every day with their gorgeous colours. The herbs that are commonly used in your household also find their way into
Lawns typify British lifestyle. Whilst we might attract some criticism in saying so, the fact is there aren’t too many societies around the world that treasure lawns as much as the Brits do. Lawns are the bridge between modern lifestyle and our past connection with nature. They symbolise civilised human settlements. Imagine your property without
It’s a question that is often debated, do you need planning permission for a conservatory? You may have already asked friends or family this and been given different answers from each. In truth, there isn’t a simple yes or no answer. Did you know that DIY conservatories are conservatories that you build yourself? Self-build conservatories start
The main difference between a conservatory and an orangery is that an orangery has a solid roof, most likely made from brick or tiles, while a conservatory has a glass roof. It can be difficult to separate a conservatory from an orangery at first glimpse or if you are looking at an image. They are
Use the menu below to jump easily to a section of your choice: Step 1 – Work on Bench Seat and Back Steps 2 – Work on the Legs Steps 3 – Attach The Legs Steps 4 – Attach Armrests Steps 5 – Paint it In a world where environmental concerns are growing with every
When you own a conservatory it does require careful maintenance. One of the most important maintenance regimes is to deal with the problem of mould. The early sights of mould in your conservatory can be heart-breaking after all the efforts you have put into adding one to your home. If you’ve a flowerbed of plants