David Salisbury Company Blog

While restrictions on our everyday life continue to slowly ease, there have been a number of constants during the course of this most recent Lockdown. Our orangery showroom has been an inspirational place to visit and The Chelsea Gardener, an “oasis of green in the heart of Chelsea,” has been able to remain safely open.

Perhaps the most significant driver of growth in the home improvement market over the past 12 months has been our collective desire to increase our living space at home. Whilst demand for premium quality, painted timber orangeries has continued to rise over this period, alongside this trend, discerning customers have also been turning to a more rustic look and adding an oak framed extension to their property.

Biophilic design is a concept that has long since been adopted in the built environment but has only recently become encapsulated by this specific term. Put simply, it describes connecting buildings to the natural environment via the use of natural materials, increased use of interior plants and nature-inspired design with views to the outside. 

Perhaps one of the most appropriate expressions we have read in recent times, around the subject of home improvement, is the term “race for space,” identified in The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2021.

By now, we have certainly got used to the sanctity of our homes, even if pressure on living space has continued to be a factor during the latest of these national Lockdowns. Whilst we are clearly on the right trajectory with regard to the pandemic, the importance of our homes and living rooms will continue to be a priority going forward.

With that thought in mind, here’s our round up of 5 of the best orangery living room designs, to show you how to make the very most of your living space, were you to be considering extending your home.