outdoor living
Photography courtesy of Creative Living
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excuse to enjoy a barbeque and whilst some folk love waiting for a charcoal barbeque to heat up, others prefer the speed and ease of a gas model. Either choice is fine, but do consider how often you plan to use your grill, and whether you enjoy the whole process of getting the coals lit and tending them whilst you cook, or would you prefer a perfect flame at the push of a button, and no ashes afterwards.
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courtesy of Garsons
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a dining room, a play room, a study or a breakfast room? What you end up using it for will determine its design and cost. Those who are looking to use their conservatory occasionally, for instance as a sunroom during only part of the year, should go for a full height, fully glazed design, in a kind of lean-to style. This will maximise the space internally and the full height allows for the best views of your garden. Many people tend to put their conservatory down directly on to an existing patio, which is fine if you understand that you will not have damp course installed and so the room could suffer from condensation. For those who want something approaching an all-year round room but perhaps do not want to go to the expense of specialised glass like Pilkington K and more advanced roofing options, then it is advisable to have some kind of heating installed as well as insulated walls and roof. The conservatory could be prone
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to condensation and get chilly in the evenings so is best used as an occasional dining room, for barbeque eating or early evening cocktails.
If you want to use your conservatory all year round some type of double glazing is essential, both on the windows and glass roof. An alternative to glass is polycarbonate which has relatively recently come on the market and is less expensive than a glass roof but still provides good insulation.
However you decide to transform your garden this summer, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to make most of any balmy evening by investing in some good furniture, attractive lighting and an efficient barbeque. If you would prefer the option of being able to retreat indoors on a rainy or colder night but still enjoy the experience of being in your garden, then a conservatory guarantees the best of both worlds.
Summer entertaining is the perfect
Good lighting is an essential for enjoying relaxing summer evenings long after the sun finally goes down. Create a subtle, magical atmosphere by cleverly positioning traditional freestanding Victorian-style gas-operated lamps, or stylish battery operated lights to sit on the table or light garden walkways. Terracotta lamps with a flame containing citronella will repel unwanted inspects. Choose good quality fittings that will last and which are properly protected against water ingress. Different light sources and colour temperatures will accentuate the colour of planting and trees, bringing out the blue-green of evergreens, the ethereal bark of Silver Birches and the bright hues of flowers in high season. Then, with everything sorted, you can simply relax and enjoy your outside paradise this summer.
Photography courtesy of Green Shop Gomshall
www.greenshopgomshall.co.uk
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