Ten years ago Thelma had an Apple conservatory installed at her home in Poole, Dorset. We were delighted when we received an email from Thelma to let us know that it is still looking great. thelma-connie“Just over ten years ago we had a beautiful conservatory from you and thought you would like to know that it is still as gorgeous as the day we had it. Everyone that comes to the house admires it, even the Doctor when called out thought it was fantastic! Well done Apple and may you continue to prosper supplying conservatories to a very high standard.†...
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Conservatories – What are they good for? Absolutely Anything! Well almost anything. Here at County Windows we install hundreds of conservatories every year, some big, some small and some a little different. The one thing they all have in common is a purpose, extra space, playroom, home office, dining area or something less conventional… #myconservatory Swimming Pool Conservatory Art Studio Conservatory Music Room Conservatory Photo courtesy of Sound On Sound Magazine What do you, or what would you use a conservatory for? Connect and share with us on twitter #myconservatory
Why Are Orangeries becoming so popular? It’s a good question, the orangery harks back to around the 18th century, a building reserved for housing citrus trees and exotic plants. Typically, orangeries were associated with larger residencies and regarded as a status symbol. In modern times the orangery is an alternative to a conservatory, offering a design of building more akin to an extension but with more windows and a lantern glass ceiling flooding the room with light. So, a more substantial building than a conservatory but not as big a project as an extension, could be one reason why orangeries ...
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County Windows use computer aided design to create your ideal conservatory. Our expert consultants combine their product and industry knowledge with leading design software to achieve a bespoke design that you can be confident in, prior to installation. The 3D design process starts with selecting the basic style of your conservatory: Your conservatory starts to take shape as dimensions and features are added: Images of your property are introduced so you can see how your conservatory will look when it is finished: All of the build specifications are documented and we are ready to book in your project start date: ...
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Do you need planning permission for a conservatory? The regulations regarding planning permission, effective from 1st October 2008, deems that a single story conservatory is considered to be permitted development, so in most cases, planning permission is not required for your conservatory. There are some limitations and conditions where planning permission would be required. Should your property meet any of these conditions the County Windows team will take care of any applications required or provide you with professional advice at the consultation stage of your project. Conditions • No permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey; no ...
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