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17 Sep

How to plant an autumnal border

As the colours of summer gradually fade away and deciduous trees emerge skeletal, carrying an eerie silent breeze into winter, it can often feel like your garden is losing its...

08 Sep

How to begin the journey to building an orangery?

Where do you start your journey to building an orangery? Let us guide you through the steps we take to turn that dream home into a reality.

23 Aug

Monty Don reveals the most important gardening jobs for August

The growing season for many of us this year has been somewhat unpredictable and with late frosts well into May, cooler wet weather throughout June, and high winds in many...

16 Aug

Multi-award-winning architectural marvel – The Rajkumari Ratnavati

The New York based architect Diana Kellogg builds a school in the mystic deserts of Jaisalmer. A spectacular stone ellipse, destined to empower women and girls from local communities

06 Aug

How can a traditional orangery modernise your home?

Whether you’re seeking a traditional orangery, or a modern home extension, creating harmonious relationships between your existing property and your new investment is paramount to ensuring the perfect blend of...

23 Jul

The power of the ‘occasional chair’ – Our top 10 favourite armchairs

Armchairs are the ultimate orangery decadence; a luxurious culmination of style and comfort. Ideal for taking a blissful moment to look out onto the garden, or perfectly balance the roomscape....

16 Jul

How to design a Potager garden – The perfect accompaniment to your kitchen garden room

There is something immensely satisfying about growing food at home and gaining self-sufficiency, now more so than ever. But the art of growing fruits and vegetables doesn’t have to involve...

12 Jul

Orangery or conservatory? – 10 of our favourite projects to inspire you

What is the difference between an Orangery or conservatory? Ultimately it all comes down to the proportions of glazing, timber, and masonry materials used as part of their architectural design....

28 Jun

Biophilic Design: Creating a calming home

Biophilic Design, the interior trend taking the world by storm. But what exactly is it and how can you create your own biophilic space at home? Jade Jimmieson from Alice...

16 Jun

What is the difference between a Roof Lantern and Skylight?

When it comes to creating a bright and vibrant space, teaming in natural light, the addition of a roof lantern or flat roof skylight will make all the difference. Increasing...

01 Jun

How to build your own wine room

A wine room is a perfect addition to the home of all connoisseurs, particularly those with a love for entertaining. Whether you’re considering a wine room or cellar, rest assured...

25 May

Inspired by Amethyst – Celebrating 33 Years of Westbury

To celebrate our birthday and mark 33 years of transforming homes up and down the country, we wanted to share some interior inspiration, with a twist. In keeping with tradition,...

19 May

May In The Garden – The Cottage Style Garden

A profusion of colourful florals and sweet alluring scents find their home within the classic cottage-style garden, allowing it to enjoy something of a renaissance in recent years. The wild...

07 May

Orangery or conservatory furniture fading? – How to fight the fade

The golden natural light that drenches an orangery extension can really make your home furnishings sing. The colours in your upholstery and accessories become rich and vibrant as the sun...

30 Apr

Client Testimonial: A Breathtaking Farmhouse Orangery

From time to time, we ask our customers to write for our blog. Here’s Mrs D talking about how she replaced a less than functional conservatory with a breath taking...

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