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Past and Present Awnings
In Ancient Rome folding, linen awnings known as ‘velariums’ were used above the seating areas in the Coliseum. But it wasn’t until 19th Century that they became a common feature on shop fronts and domestic windows. The first modern type of awning which stretched out on an ‘arm’ was invented in Paris in 1889. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecturehttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12271
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Glass Room Company Goes to Italy!
The team at The Glass Room Company left the comforts of their Surrey homes and embarked on a week-long business trip in Italy. Scheduled to begin on Friday, the 4th May, the company founder Martyn Flowers and his team needed to finalise the details of a joint venture with Italian manufacturing firm, Gibus, to manufacture
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Glass Rooms – The Health Benefits Of Natural Light
Have you ever noticed how much better you feel on bright sunny days? How you crave the sun on darker days? It’s not just a psychological reaction. Natural daylight is good for us and we can benefit from its effects, both physically and psychologically. However, research suggests we spend around 90% of our time indoors,
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Beautiful glass room accessory ideas
Whether lazing around with a coffee on a sunny summer morning or enjoying a family meal around table, your glass room is a perfect place to relax. Take advantage of the fact that a glass room is more versatile than a conservatory. It lets in more light, and its clever design means that it can
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The Benefits Of Creating A Glass Room For Your Home
We Brits love our gardens. In fact we are one of the world’s busiest gardening cultures. And although we moan a lot about the unpredictable weather, our climate does help create lush, green areas and healthy plants. The downside to the great British climate however, is that it restricts the amount of time we can
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Garden Design Trends And Ideas For 2018
In 2018 the emphasis is on outdoor living and creating beautiful and inviting entertainment areas. Even with our unpredictable British weather, people are investing more money into creating an outdoor living space and are spending more time relaxing and entertaining in their gardens than ever before.
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Fabulous floors for your glass room
It would be easy to only think of the traditional options like wood or stone. However, there are some more creative materials to consider, as well as some interesting new kids on the block. At The Glass Room Company, we offer an all-inclusive design service and can advise you of the best type of floor
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Converting your veranda into a glass room
Do you already have a veranda that you would like to enclose? Or would you like to install a glass roof over a patio, but keep your options open? You may want to turn it into a full room in the future. No matter what you have planned, we have the solution for you. Our
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The difference between glass rooms and conservatories
From aesthetics to planning and practicality, a glass room can often be a better choice than a traditional conservatory. When considering one of our beautiful glass rooms, one of the most common questions people ask is how they differ from a standard conservatory. Certainly there are plenty of similarities; both provide a bridge between indoor
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5 ways to afford the Glass Room of your dreams within a budget
Build your perfect glass room at a price you can afford with our handy tips and advice. It’s no secret that a glass room can transform your home’s appearance and value, but a common misconception is that it will cost a fortune in the process. Of course glass rooms are a premium product, but there
