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How to Create the Ideal Indoor Outdoor Living Space Come Rain or Shine

Many of us view our home and garden as two separate entities, with a firm boundary in between. However, linking these two spaces to create the perfect indoor/outdoor living zone can make both areas look and feel bigger – regardless of the size of your property. With the unpredictable British…

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Outdoor Living Pod | Pergola | Canopy | Garden Design

Let’s Get Summer Ready

With Christmas now a distant memory (albeit it was only 2 weeks ago) our thoughts turn to Summer and in particular our gardens. With longer than usual lead times, due to the ongoing…

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An awning extends under a metal frame labeled "Somfy," set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

What Will Awning Trends Be Like In 2022?

With the end of the year in site, and only 42 days to New Year (36 till Christmas) we take a look at what trends we expect to see for awnings in 2022 One of the main trends for 2022 will be all about the options Consumers will continue to invest…

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Reduce Energy With External Blinds

Energy prices are on the rise, the climate crisis is risking our state of living whilst we are still faced with post pandemic challenges, it is time to act and evaluate how we can personally adapt and make changes to our home lifestyle to relieve some of pressures to…

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Patio Awning | Retractable Awning | Garden Awning | Caribbean Blinds

The Rising Popularity of House Awnings Across Europe

The last 18 months have seen the demand for external shading systems (in particular house awnings) skyrocket – a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. A national lockdown paired with some of the best weather the UK has ever experienced has resulted in people spending more time…

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Patio Awning | Retractable Awning | Garden Awning | Caribbean Blinds

Patio Awnings for Small Gardens

Homes with large gardens can prove difficult to find when it comes to new builds and city homes, which is why making the most of limited outdoor space requires some creative thinking to create a relaxing alfresco living space to retreat to. It can be a challenging concept to design…

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Perola | Canopy | Outdoor Living Pod | Louvered Pergola | Louvered Canopy | Louvered Roof | Sliding Doors | Garden Furniture

Connecting Living Spaces with Canopies

Residential architecture has drifted in a new direction over the last few years as homeowners start to incorporate open plan living into their building designs. Constricting walls taken down to create a larger surface area, allowing different living spaces to naturally flow between whilst flooding in more natural light….

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Outdoor Living Pod | Pergolas | Louvered Roof | Canopy | Awnings

Accessories to Help You Transition Into Autumn

Since the summer of 2020 when the ‘staycation’ made a comeback following an international travel ban, us Brits have been spending more time in our gardens and outdoor spaces than ever before. The UK’s unpredictable weather has meant that we have had to remain prepared for sun, wind and…

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Healthy Living | Outdoor Living | Work

How Outdoor Living Can Improve Your Work Life

The average person will spend a third of their lives working to pay the bills, this figure alone makes us feel tired. As a fast-paced, hardworking nation are we taking the time to rejuvenate and improve our performance at work so that we can stay at the top of…

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