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Be Inspired with an Orangery from Clearview Home Improvements

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Extending your property with a stylish orangery or garden room can be simple and straight forward as generally no planning permission is needed.

How often have you seen a beautiful orangery lit up at night and not been envious of the stylish extra living space?

An orangery can give you a luxurious dining room in which to entertain by candlelight, an airy garden room in the daytime, a useful working study, or if you have little ones around the house, the additional space can become a bright and buzzing playroom.

Many people think of orangeries as a more substantial version of the traditional conservatory – and they would be right. There is more brickwork showing in an orangery so it seems more solid and room-like, while natural daylight still floods in from the self-cleaning solar controlled glazed roof and windows.

But, what many people don’t realise is that generally they don’t need planning permission or any special building regulations to extend in this way.
While orangeries have become synonymous with luxury country homes, the latest contemporary bespoke designs are just as at home in the suburbs as they are in the country.

At Clearview Home Improvements they have really caught on to the orangery phenomenon – appreciating exactly why people aspire to this extra living space.
With many years experience, the team at Clearview has devised some fabulous showroom displays for you to see exactly what can be achieved.

Half the wall area of an orangery can be in brickwork and what’s more, interiors can be designed with unique internal lighting pelmets for soft low voltage down-lighters which can be used in the evening to give a glowing, cosy atmosphere.

More affordable than a traditional extension, an orangery or conservatory can be a versatile and stylish living area and they tend to become the main feature of a home!
Clearview which showcases a whole range of orangeries and conservatories at their three outlets in Preston, Holmes Chapel and Warrington, also has state-of-the-art technology and innovations to offer customers.

One of the latest is coloured windows – sage green is a popular option giving the effect of a traditional orangery painted in the latest heritage colours – ideal for a home with a history, yet still maintenance free! This facility is also ideal when matching up colours to seamlessly blend with existing adjoining buildings.

And there is a range of new designs to see at the showrooms, including a contemporary atrium design – putting a modern twist into what is normally a traditional style roof.

While the team at Clearview Home Improvements has extensive experience in the conservatory business, orangeries now account for over half their trade – they will design and build and they also guarantee all work carried out under their customer charter.

As managing director John Beaty explains: “We stick to the building schedule religiously and keep customers informed every step of the way.”

Employing a team of around 60, Clearview has ensured all its sales executive are CAD (Computer Aided Design) trained, to enable them to show prospective customers exactly what their orangery or conservatory will look like.

Customer service is paramount at Clearview which has developed an interior design facility giving customers various options when their conservatory or orangery is built.

You can choose from a range of tiles, laminate flooring and lighting and the team can also advise on electrical wiring to accommodate flatscreen TVs and entertainment centres. Heating options can also be discussed along with various door and window options to ensure all-year round comfort.

No matter what style of property you have, be it traditional or contemporary, the team at Clearview will advise you on the best conservatory or orangery to suit your needs.

They are also able to supply other products – these include A-rated windows, aluminium bi-folding doors, modern composite doors and if you have a traditional property, they can supply sliding sash pvc windows.

So if you want to be inspired visit one of Clearview’s excellent showrooms and meet the team at Preston, Holmes Chapel or Warrington – or if you prefer freephone 0800 011 2400 and arrange for their experience designers to visit you and your home.

Conservatories & French Doors – Open Up Your Property

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

When you live in a small property you are always searching for ways in which to extend the space available. One such way is by purchasing a set of French doors from Conservatory Outlet. Even the smallest of properties can feel enlarged with the installation of them as when opened they can help create the illusion that your home is bigger than it actually is.

Even if you live in a property which has a low roof, our expert installers can fit French doors to fit any length or width of frame. If you currently have wooden timber frames and are afraid that such doors will detract from their look, this can be overcome as although they are composed of uPVC we have a wide variety of colours for you to choose from, some of which are an ideal replacement for that traditional oaky feel.

If you require a great amount of ventilation to come into your home via doors, then we recommend that you go for French doors rather than a set of patio doors. The doors can be fully opened outwards meaning not only great access to your garden, but also coolness within the living room and dining area at all times.

We do not want to restrict you to a plain glazed French door. You can choose from a variety of glazing options, each of which bring their own character to the doors and can replicate the existing look of homes. You could even purchase one of our conservatories or orangeries and have the doors installed within them, so not only does the interior of your home feel bigger, but they can also extend your living area into the garden.

Conservatories Allow The Sun To Flood Your Home

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

You may have noticed that after a very long and cold winter the weather is finally starting to pick up. Easter is drawing ever nearer and if the weather continues as it has been then we should be in for a lovely bank holiday weekend. Therefore what better time to get a conservatory installed within your home as whenever sunlight hits your home it does tend to put us in the best of moods.

The installation of a conservatory is a big commitment, but it is a commitment which is well worth investing in as once installed it is guaranteed to last you for years to come. It can be used in so many different ways. A perfect location for dinner during the summer when the sun shines long into the night, or somewhere you can sit to admire your garden when you have had the mower out or planted flowers.

When the sun is shining you will not even have to rely on a heating system to heat up your conservatory, as the double glazing it is composed of will utilise the natural heat of the sun to warm up the room. Conservatories are pretty much indestructible due to their uPVC construction as uPVC is hard wearing and can withstand even the harshest of weathers or attempts at breaking in.

You also need not worry if you only have a small property but are keen to have a conservatory installed as there are many types of design available and one is bound to both fit and suit your property, no matter what size of house you have.

If you have the funds available then why not go that one step further and have a look into the installation of orangeries and French doors, two more great ways of making the most of the great weather.