ZEST FOR LIFE
Not just for country houses, an orangery is an extension with a glass roof and floor to ceiling windows. As you might guess, they were originally conceived to shelter citrus plants from the British weather, but whether you choose to throw in a lemon tree or not, they make the most beautiful dining and living spaces. Haddonstone Orangery, £POA, haddonstone.com
Glaring error
We build a conservatory to capture the sun, yet being blinded by the light or poaching slowly on a spring day isn’t on our list of favorite things, so be sure to add blinds that go exactly where you need them, night and day. Brackets that allow blinds to run top-down, bottom-up, or somewhere in the middle are a clever solution to an age-old need. Duolight Easifit conservatory blinds, from £24.25, blinds-2go.co.uk
THE INS AND OUTS
Outdoor dining is a special treat in the summer months, so it’s worth investing in a decent dining set that offers comfort and sturdy style when you need it. But then what? Pop a cover over it or hide it in the garage for the next nine months? Choose a set that works just as well indoors as out and you can pick your dining spot with ease. Henley dining table with six Cliveden dining chairs, £4,699, bridgman.co.uk
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