Design: In a glass of their own

Baking in summer, freezing in winter – conservatories don't always delight. But a bold new take on outdoor rooms is changing all that. The world has moved on from the time when adding a conservatory to your property was thought to be the height of sophistication. While they are still an excellent way to increase your living space and add value, their designs have lamented in the past. Stylish types are looking for an alternative to sticking an ugly, poorly insulated aluminium frame onto the back of their houses; something contemporary and eco-friendly that will connect the main living space with the outside, according to a July 30 article from The Independent, the United Kingdom.

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