David Salisbury Company Blog

The importance of natural light to our well-being is something that has been widely covered in the media in recent years and is, of course, one of the many associated benefits of spending time in a glazed extension such as an orangery or conservatory.

We were very proud to be announced as winners at the inaugural Conservatory & Orangery Awards 2019, held at the wonderful Midland Hotel in Manchester earlier this week.

Organised by G&GP Magazine and celebrating and promoting excellence in conservatory design and build, this was the first year these awards had been run and the gala ceremony certainly did not disappoint.

The couple of sunny days during this week were probably one last reminder of the nicer weather we enjoyed earlier this year: perfect to throw open the doors of your orangery or conservatory one last time before Winter. It was also good news for those us spending time with our children during what was half term week in many parts of the country.

Will you be watching the Rugby World Cup this weekend from your orangery?

Whilst tomorrow's Brexit vote might be foremost in most peoples' minds(!), we're thinking positively about the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup being played in Japan and the first knock-out matches of the tournament. With the weather forecast back here in the UK continuing to disappoint, we recommend a Saturday and Sunday morning spent in your orangery watching the rugby over an extended breakfast.

Bringing us closer to the outdoors and therefore nature, is one of the many benefits of adding an orangery to your home. A glazed extension, whether it is an orangery or garden room, will also add value and create a wonderfully practical new living space – but it the connection to the outside environment that is worth highlighting further.