The display, which is situated in what is a very affluent area of Hampshire, will provide a great first post for call for any customers wishing to make home improvements.

Portsmouth Conservatories is one of the leading businesses in the area and prides itself on the quality of its service and products.

The frames, fabricated from Eurocell profile system and supplied by Hartley Windows, will help create a stunning centrepiece to the newly built showroom, which has been designed to appeal to owners of all types of property in the Hampshire area.

Jason Palmer; Managing Director of Portsmouth Conservatories, explains: “We are delighted with the quality and value offered by Hartley Windows and knew that it was the right partner to meet the demanding requirements of our customers. We are confident that our newly built showroom will provide yet another reason why homeowners should choose Portsmouth Conservatories.”

When we were looking for a supply partner for the new showroom we were careful to select a company that could offer excellent quality, great service and real value for money.

Hartley Windows was selected because it met all our criteria, along with being able to provide a complete fabrication service. Also renowned for its manufacturing expertise, Hartley Windows use Eurocell profile systems to fabricate all its frames.

In using Eurocell profile systems customers benefit from the complimentary roofline and window trim products, which are perfectly colour matched to the frames – a useful aide in providing a first class service and finish to its discerning customers.

By choosing a partner such as Hartley Windows, Portsmouth Conservatories has shown that by using real expertise and manufacturing capabilities we can create an unbeatable combination for homeowners.

Carl Cooper, Managing Director of Hartley Windows, explains: “The new showroom will become an essential destination for all homeowners looking for well designed windows and conservatories at unbeatable value, complimented by an exceptional service. With so many displays to view, customers are sure to find the exact products they need.

With other partners on board such as, The Electric Centre and The Build centre it makes Portsmouth Conservatories the one shop for all of your home improvement needs.

Visit Portsmouth Conservatories’ new showroom at: Havant Garden Centre, Barton’s Road, Havant PO9 5NA.

Telephone 0844 800 4393 or visit:  HYPERLINK “http://www.portsmouthconservatories.co.uk” www.portsmouthconservatories.co.uk

For more information on Hartley Windows, visit:  HYPERLINK “http://www.hartleywindows.co.uk” www.hartleywindows.co.uk or call 023 9265 5655.

The Edwardian era was of relatively short duration and covering the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria in 1901.

The style of an Edwardian conservatory is an evolution of the Victorian conservatory into a simpler, purer form. An Edwardian conservatory with its less fussy style therefore complements most house types.

An Edwardian conservatory is recognisable by its square or rectangular shape and hipped roof – unlike a Victorian conservatory that has faceted sides like a bay window. That gives the Edwardian conservatory a symmetrical floor plan, which allows optimum use of space.

Even though an Edwardian conservatory is a simpler design, visual appeal is created by its hipped shaped roof, where the sides are sloped to a centre point. On a square shaped Edwardian conservatory, the roof is pyramid or lantern shaped or, if rectangular, all four sides of the roof slope to a central ridge.

The benefits of choosing an Edwardian conservatory for your home are endless. Not only will you and your family enjoy a versatile and practical living space, but you will be able to reap the rewards should you ever decide to up sticks and sell.

An Edwardian conservatory can be enjoy all year round either for relaxing on a summer evening or reaping the benefits of ‘daylighting’ in winter. For those with green-fingers, an Edwardian conservatory makes a perfect orangery-style room, just like those on the grand houses of the last century.

Many homeowners even decide to use their Edwardian conservatory as a kitchen conservatory because its symmetrical shape creates the ideal proportions for a large eating area leading from the kitchen in the main house. For a real X factor, try adding bi-fold doors to your Edwardian conservatory, which again work really well because of its shape. Bi-fold doors allow you to open up the conservatory to create an al fresco dining experience.

To create a truly authentic Edwardian conservatory, make sure the person who designs it includes classical details such as tall frames around the sides and friezes below the roofline – which can be created by choosing different coloured glass panels in the top opening vent frames around the sides.

An Edwardian conservatory, with its stunning hipped glass roof, creates a pretty conservatory that is flooded with light, even on a dull winter’s day. What’s more, it will be particularly satisfying to walk into your new conservatory knowing that it has a pedigree dating back 100 years.

To find out more about Edwardian conservatories, visit: www.eurocell.co.uk/conservatory_edwardian.html

The lineage of the Victorian conservatory can be traced back to the first Orangeries built on many well-to-do homes during the 1700’s, and which were used to grow orange trees utilising heat from the main house. As more exotic plants were brought back from the ever expanding empire, it became important to let as much light in to the conservatory as possible. Around the same time, the Victorians discovered how to produce glass economically and by the late 1800’s, the Victorian conservatory had become a must have addition for the most discerning homeowners. Enterprising as ever, the Victorians found new uses for the conservatory with it becoming a place for relaxation and entertainment.

To cater for all these different requirements, a Victorian conservatory is characterised by a multi-faceted front similar to a bay window. This creates a much squarer ‘room’ shape that both the Victorians and modern homeowners find most practical, for example, it is more suitable for modern furniture design and layout.

If you’re looking to replicate the look of a Victorian conservatory, here are some factors worth considering:

1. Low maintenance

Homeowners prefer the beautiful proportions of a Victorian conservatory, but not the high maintenance that the original timber designs were often associated with. That’s why most choose a low-maintenance material such as PVC-U, which creates the aesthetics of a Victorian conservatory, without the need to continually re-paint!

Tip: Make sure there is a good colour match across all the different components – the best suppliers can guarantee this but others, which buy in the frames and roof from separate manufacturers, cannot – which ends up looking like a bad paint job!

2. Check the sight lines

The original Victorian conservatory typically had delicate frames, ornate ridges and large glazed panels to let as much light into the room as possible. It’s therefore important to choose a modern equivalent that replicates these slim sight lines and although there are many ranges in the market, few provide this visual effect.

Tip: Always visit the showroom and check that the frames don’t look too bulky. If they do, then it won’t have the same beautiful aesthetics as an original Victorian conservatory. It will also mean less light will be able to get into your home.

3. Size matters

A Victorian conservatory can range in size from 2m x 2m, up to much larger designs with 6m projections reminiscent of the large country-house orangeries of the 19^th Century. Whatever size you choose, the squarer proportions and design detail on a Victorian conservatory is the perfect way to bring extra light and space into your home

Tip: Always try to choose the largest conservatory possible as you will appreciate the extra space this give you.

4. Life in colour

Dark woodgrain colours were commonly used in the Victorian era, partly because of the exotic hardwood timbers that become available from the new world. For a truly authentic Victorian conservatory look, but without the maintenance issues, ask your supplier for Rosewood or Mahogany finish on your PVC-U.

Tip: Cream was also a popular colour in Victorian times and many conservatory suppliers now offer this.

As all property professionals will tell you, adding extra square footage of living space to your home is one of the best ways of adding value. When it’s in the form of a Victorian conservatory that appreciation of an asset is not just financial – it will be loved by your friends and family too.

To find out more about Victorian conservatories, visit: www.eurocell.co.uk/conservatory_victorian.html