Create The Classic Ambiance Your New Build Craves There’s an undeniable allure to a new build home—fresh, pristine, and ripe for personalisation. And yet, some homeowners would prefer a touch of warmth and character reminiscent of traditional properties. Many choose a new build for their practical advantages, sidestepping property chains, but practicality doesn’t always equate to a preference for their contemporary design. If you find yourself in possession of or eyeing a new build for its convenience, we can help you give it a more traditional look and feel. At Amber, we ca ..read more

Amber Can Help You Create A Calmer Environment At Home When talking about our living spaces, we commonly prioritise enhancements geared towards aesthetics or energy efficiency. However, amidst these considerations, the importance of creating a calmer environment at home often goes unnoticed. Thankfully, opting for Amber’s conservatory and orangery roofing solutions presents a viable avenue for addressing this concern. By effectively reducing noise transmission, a roof upgrade can create a serene living environment conducive to relaxation and peace of mind. I ..read more

Love Your Home: The Morleys And Cartwrights’ Journey With Amber At Amber Home Improvements, we believe that home is not just a place; it’s a feeling—a space where memories are made and cherished. As February is seen as the month of love, we’re delighted to share the heart-warming stories of the Morleys and Cartwrights, two families who embarked on transformative journeys with Amber, rekindling their love for their homes. The Cartwrights: A journey towards renewal After years of cherishing memories within their home, the Cartwrights found themselves looking f ..read more

A Roundup Of 2024’s Home Improvement Trends 2023 has been and gone and now it’s time to take on 2024, and we know that some of you will have drawn up new aims for the 12 months to come. One of these objectives could be to renew the look of your home interior and a great resolution that is too as it will bring it back in vogue, add value, and likely reignite the love you have for it. For a project of this type, some inspiration helps and Amber will see to that by giving you details of some of 2024’s forecasted home design trends. Sweet Embrace™ – Dulux Colour ..read more

Why Open Plan Living Works Well For Christmastime The Christmas break is so close now that you can almost smell the scent of the turkey dinner, with us eagerly anticipating the prospect of spending extended time indoors with our loved ones. During past Christmases though, you may have experienced some overcrowding at home due to the volume of invited guests, which isn’t so merry and joyful. Amber has a suggestion to ensure this doesn’t repeat itself next Christmas, as it’s a little late to resolve it this time around, and that’s to invest in an open plan space ..read more

Strengthening Home Security for National Home Security Month As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the risk of home burglaries tends to rise, with opportunistic criminals finding the cover of darkness an enticing opportunity to enter homes undetected. This heightened awareness is shared by a majority of British residents. A survey conducted by security experts, ADT, reveals that 76.5% of us become increasingly concerned about our home’s safety during the autumn months. However, burglary rates continue to remain alarmingly high in various areas of the country. To un ..read more

A Handy Guide To Planning Obligations The first conversation we have with customers interested in either a conservatory or porch installation always involves some discussion about planning permission. Each Amber design expert has a vast understanding of planning laws, so the guidance they give can be relied upon and trusted. Planning laws must be adhered to, otherwise you may struggle to sell your home if you have a conservatory or porch design that infringes the rules or could be told to modify an unlawful structure at great cost. No rules will be broken if Amber is assigne ..read more

Design Trends For Conservatories This Summer The weather so far this summer has been something of a disappointment (no change there!) and we’ve had to spend more time indoors at home than we would have liked. That’s not the worst thing in the world though if you own a conservatory and it’s well set up for you to embrace the summer season from its luxurious confines. Make summer conservatory living as pleasurable on rainy days as those dry days de-stressing in the garden with our design trend ideas. Replacement Glass Roof The thought of having a glass roof ad ..read more

Cool Conservatories: How To Beat The Summer Heat During the summer, some older conservatories can get too hot, making them less inviting for relaxation and enjoyment. However, with a few simple steps, you can keep your conservatory cool and create a comfortable space that you can enjoy all summer long. Thankfully, Amber’s conservatories have been meticulously crafted to provide year-round usability, regardless of the weather conditions. Consider installing a solid roof for your conservatory Unlike traditional glass or polycarbonate roofs, solid roofs provide ..read more

Is Composite Or UPVC Best For Your New Front Door? Your front door is an important feature of your property with different purposes and it is not to be overlooked. Creating a positive first impression is vital to the overall aesthetic appeal of your home and the front door is likely the first part of your home that visitors will see. In addition to its visual interest, it is imperative that a front door keeps your home secure. If your current front door is falling short in either of these categories, then it is time to think about a replacement door built with one of two qua ..read more