When thinking of adding a room to their home, most people consider a traditional conservatory build, but if you want to bring outside living in and inside living out, then an orangery is the perfect option. Vale Life spoke to Mrs Nicola Williams of Sully on why...
THE FUTURE'S ORANGERY
Did you visit other showrooms
before choosing Creative Window & Build Solutions of Barry?
Yes, I got five other quotes. Creative had previously fitted the double glazing throughout our house and we'd built up a good rapport. I was very happy with the windows but I wanted to get quotes from other companies to see what they could offer in terms of creativity. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and wanted to ensure that the company I ultimately chose for the design and construction of the orangery were right for me. I needn't have worried as I made the right choice with Creative.
What did you like about Creative?
I wanted a local company that shared my vision. After much consideration, I felt that only Dean from Creative and I were on the same wavelength. Dean is a very creative person anyway and he understood exactly what I wanted to achieve and how to make the project happen.
How long did the process take?
From January until the end of March.
Was the process a smooth one?
Yes, the builder working with Creative was very good. He made sure he cleaned up every day so that there was as little disruption as possible.
Why did you choose an orangery over a conservatory?
We have a lovely garden and I wanted to expand our enjoyment of it. An orangery is the perfect way to do this as the doors 'concertina' back so the full expanse of the garden can be enjoyed.
How do you use your orangery?
As well as enjoying the garden more, we tend to use the orangery as much, if not more, than any other room in the house. In fact, at the time of the World Cup, the weather was fine and we were able to sit on the patio and watch the games on our TV in the orangery. It was fantastic! We entertain family and friends quite a lot and there's a good flow from the kitchen and dining room into the orangery and out to the garden. While I'm in the kitchen, I can still feel part of the action!
Would you recommend Creative Window & Build Solutions?
Absolutely! Dean is also a very good artist and when he saw the colour of my leather sofa, he mentioned that he could design and paint a canvas triptych for me to hang above it. When all the work was done, Dean called with the artwork and I was delighted. It was perfect! I really couldn't be more pleased.
