Garden

Pilkington Activâ„¢ Blue Glass Has Solar Control

Pilkington Activâ„¢ Blue Glass Has Solar Control

Pilkington the leading glass manufacturer has recently launched Pilkington Activâ„¢ Blue glass, which is specifically designed for conservatories.

This innovative blue glass, combines the latest dual-action self-cleaning properties with solar control technology, to prevent conservatories getting unbearably hot in the summer, or too cold in winter – a common complaint!

The attractive faint blue tinge of Pilkington Activâ„¢ Blue allows considerably less heat into the room, by reducing heat transference by approximately 43 per cent; The blue tint absorbs the heat and re-radiates it back outside.

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Frenchstone’s Grande Fontaine Avec Bassin Fountain

Frenchstone’s Grande Fontaine Avec Bassin Fountain

Frenchstone offers a fascinating range of reproduction fountains in cast stone, all of which are faithful copies of original period garden ornaments from various regions of France.

The fountains are aged and manufactured in the heart of France by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, using a traditional process developed in the 19th century.

The original Grande Fontaine Avec Bassin Fountain is made from Volvic stone and is classified as an 18th century “historic monument” (it can still be seen in Champeix, Auvergne).

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A Splendid Dragon Ridge Tile From Maggie Curtis

A Splendid Dragon Ridge Tile From Maggie Curtis

Maggie Curtis is a freelance ceramic artist who lives and works in Appledore, North Devon.

Most of Maggie’s ceramic pieces are bespoke like the majestic dragon ridge tile featured here, designed and handmade to a customer’s specification.

Maggie’s varied and experimental work includes architectural and garden ceramics, and mixed media sculpture, using a wide range of techniques and materials.

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Read more about : Garden Ornaments, Roof Tiles

The New Bayeux Fountain From Haddonstone

The New Bayeux Fountain From Haddonstone

Haddonstone’s Bayeux Fountain is the latest addition to their exquisite range of water features, which includes wall, centrepiece and self-contained designs.

This elegant new fountain inspired by Romanesque architecture is a double-tiered, freestanding fountain and features charming leaf mouldings on the fountain bowls, which are supported by slender columns.

The fountain is self-circulating and so does not require a constant supply of fresh water – very practical in areas hit by water shortages and hosepipe bans. 

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Capture A Breeze House Safari For Your Garden

The Breeze House Safari Gazebo

The Safari Gazebo is the most recent addition to the attractive Breeze House collection, designed specifically with alfresco dining in mind and to enable people to capture the essence of hot climates, while also creating a beautiful focal point in their garden.

The designer has tastefully created a spacious building that comfortably accommodates a large 152cm table and circular bench seating for up to 10 guests, thus maximizing the use of the interior space.
 
The quality and craftsmanship is exactly the same as the larger buildings from Breeze House; built from natural timbers with a metal framework and a thatched roof, it brings a touch of Africa to existing natural planting and could create a wonderful impressive feature in any garden.

The Safari provides a perfect place to relax and enjoy your breakfast in the warm early morning sun or entertain 10 guests to dinner.

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Apropos Glass Structures For Contemporary Living

Dramatic Conservatory Structure from Apropos

Architects, home owners and self-builders have for years recognised the flexibility and beauty of glass structures, which enable light to flood in and can seamlessly mix modern and traditional styles to create contemporary lines for all types of homes.

Apropos Tectonic have over half a century of knowledge and experience in the design and creation of bespoke aluminium and glass structures, to both enhance and extend houses and buildings, transforming them into stunning homes of distinction including: Conservatories, orangeries, swimming pool glasshouses and freestanding glasshouses, which provide outstanding architectural features that not only add to the beauty of any property but also to its value.

The perpendicular lines created from aluminium provide architects with the creative freedom they have long desired, allowing flowing streams of light to bring a new dimension to previously dark featureless areas and new life to your living space.

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Read more about : Conservatories, Staircases

Large Elizabethan Jardinière

The Large Elizabethan Jardinere from Haddonstone

Perfect for big and bold garden schemes, the new Haddonstone Large Elizabethan Jardiniere was created following demand for a new design to complement the existing Elizabethan and Small Elizabethan Jardinieres in the collection.

This versatile container features attractive strapwork decoration and would complement either a traditional or contemporary setting. 

Standing at 61cm high and with a width of 82.5cm across the top, the jardiniere provides a generous planting capacity and retails at £297.

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Plants, Displays And Planters From Green Interiors

Polystone Planters from Green Interiors

Green Interiors was established in 1988 as an interior landscaping company specialising in providing live and artificial plants for corporate customers.

In response to an increasing demand from private clients for top quality plants, plant displays, and planters, not readily available elsewhere, they set up www.brightgreen.co.uk in 2001.

This is an interesting and stimulating website, where you can choose from a selection of live houseplants, wonderful silk arrangements, preserved roses, contemporary stems, grasses and planters for interior and exterior use.

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Bring The Outside In With A Fawsley Garden Room

Garden Rooms from Fawsley

Fawsley are specialists in building beautifully handcrafted garden rooms, conservatories and orangeries that would grace the grandest of homes.

Garden rooms are increasingly popular as they provide more shelter than a conservatory and are less formal than an orangery; a perfect choice if you wish to create a pleasant cosy area, from which to enjoy the fruits of your toil with the trowel and the watering can.
 
The garden room presented here is part-glazed with a tiled roof and vaulted ceiling, making it an ideal extension for a brick-built house.

The new structure blends perfectly with the original cottage and the moulded pilasters and aluminium gutters provide the finishing touches.

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Thomas Sanderson’s New Ultima Awning At Ideal Home Show

The Ultima Garden Awning from Thomas Sanderson

Thomas Sanderson is one of the leading suppliers of patio awnings in the UK and their luxurious new Ultima Awning is being launched at the Autumn Ideal Home Show at Earl’s Court.

Check it out and invest in a splash of brightness for your home’s exterior, choosing from their exciting range of colourful fabrics.

The Ultima Awning offers advanced all weather protection with many bespoke features:

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