Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
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Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
4y ago
It’s not often that we get such warm weather in the UK, but when we do, we want to take full advantage. That means sitting out in our conservatories and soaking up the sun when we can. But sometimes with the sun beating down without any mediation, things can get a little, shall we say, balmy.
Which leads us to our #AnglianAnswers question of the week: how do I keep my conservatory cool?
Read on for our top tips!
Get a breeze going
When in doubt (or stuffiness), open a window. Most conservatories are fixed with wraparound windows and doors, so if your living space is on the hotter side, open ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
It’s been a little while since we’ve caught up with motorbike racer Daniel Brooks! You’ll have seen him on our Good to Be Home blog or if you’re a fan of racing, you’ll know he’s an up and coming star competing in the British Superbike Championships. Anglian is proud to be one of his sponsors.
Between races Daniel found time to chat to us about his busy racing life, his dreams for his future and how important his family are to him.
AHI: You spent last winter competing in Spain within the British Superbike Paddock, how did that go?
DB: I train in Spain during the winter because the facilities ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
Our latest nationwide study has given us further proof (if ever we needed it) that home is definitely where the heart is! According to our survey of 1,500 people, the average Brit will be desperate to go home by day eight of a two week holiday abroad, and more than half (54 percent) have frequently wished by this point that they hadn’t bothered wasting the money on the trip.
Almost four out of five (78 percent) of Brits said they have struggled to enjoy at least one or two holidays in their lifetime, and 59 percent have fought with their family while abroad because no one seemed to be having f ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
Time to get closer to nature: Emma Martin shares her style secrets to help bring the outdoors in.
Nature-inspired styling has been one of the biggest trends in interiors over recent seasons, and it looks as though it is here to stay. According to Anglian Home Improvements, ‘biophilia’ is behind our desire to bring the outdoors in. Defined as a love of living things and nature, which many believe humans are born with, biophilia not only connects us to the outside world – it is also believed to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
Anglian has teamed-up with life and style blogger, E ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
Georgian homes have been voted the most architecturally
desirable property style in the UK, according to a new poll commissioned by
Anglian Home Improvements.
The elegant home style with symmetry and grandeur at the
heart of its design favoured the best with Brits, followed by Victorian and
Tudor homes.
The research, commissioned to launch the Homes Across the
Decades quiz, looked into the architectural style of homes and exterior
features that Brits love the best. The quiz (https://www.anglianhome.co.uk/homes-across-the-decades/)
challenges users to identify different types of homes b ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
James Wong provides his top tips to help connect us to our outside world.
Getting closer to nature has never been more important than it is today. From working longer hours to living so much of our lives online, we are all spending more time than ever indoors and away from the natural world. According to Anglian Home Improvements, it’s no surprise we are therefore missing out on the psychological and physiological benefits that come from exposure to the outdoors – and this is why the ‘biophilia’ trend is currently proving such a hit with homeowners.
Defined
as a love of living things an ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
A nationwide study has revealed British
couples are locked in a bitter battle over space in their homes – with females
taking up a staggering 65 percent of the house with their clothes, ornaments,
books and gadgets.
The study, conducted by Anglian Home Improvements, revealed
that the average British man has only three drawers at his disposal for his
belongings – with only 14 percent “allowed” one single drawer for all of his
things.
When
it comes to clothing, the average male uses only 37 percent of the wardrobe
space in his house, with the vast majority dominated by his partner’s clot ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
Stylish Room Trends
At this year’s Ideal Home Show at London Olympia, we discovered some of the hottest trends in stylish interiors. Taking our inspiration from the show-stopping room sets from Good Homes Magazine and House Beautiful, we’ve looked at how you can recreate the latest looks in your very own home.
Spa-Style Bathroom
To create a spa-style bathroom that rivals Champneys, use a neutral pallete of calming whites and creams to bring elegance and simplicity – and to create a relaxing space for that all-important ‘me time’. Add natural materials to your bathroom, suc ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
At Anglian we know it’s important to find the perfect windows for your home, after all, each house is unique. That’s why we individually design and craft windows using high grade timber and precision craftmanship, so your windows complement your home beautifully.
Our timber products come in hardwood and softwood. You decide on the timber choice, colour, wood finish and decorative elements, ensuring the product you get is the exact product you want.
We know what you’re thinking. What’s the difference between hardwood and softwood timber? We’ll give you a hint: it has nothing to do with weight ..read more
Anglian Home Improvements - Conservatories
5y ago
A front door can be so much more than ‘just’ an entrance to the home. It can be a style statement, a reflection of our own personality and a way of standing out from the crowd. A front door can elevate a property’s kerb appeal from standard to spectacular – and in some cases, it can achieve true iconic status. Have you taken a look at our ‘famous front doors’ video? Here is a little more information on some of the doors we included and why they are so significant.
10 Downing Street
Arguably the most famous front door in politics. The iconic entrance to 10 Downing Street has o ..read more