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The art of glass

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February 15, 2023

Conservatories, garden rooms and glasshouses to enjoy all year round, selected by Amelia Thorpe

-  Amelia Thorpe

The art of glass

Glad to be trad

From Alitex's National Trust collection, the Mottisfont greenhouse, £25,689, is made from aluminium, which requires minimal maintenance, and finished in Dove Grey (01730 826900; www.alitex.co.uk)

Beauty of bronze 

This stylish leisure annexe with large arched openings has been fitted with bronze double-glazed leaded doors and windows, prices from about £13,000 for a similar door and fanlight, by Architectural Bronze Casements (01476 249494; www.bronzecasements.com)

Go for bespoke 

Made from sapele, a timber chosen for its durability and suitability as a building material, this bespoke orangery is finished in a specially mixed colour, chosen to match the front door of the house, by David Salisbury. Prices start from about £40,000, exclusive of building works (01278 764444; www.davidsalisbury.com)

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The royal treatment

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When in Rome

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The scoop

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The goddess of small things

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Farmers vent fury at Labour's conference

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Vested interest

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The easel in the crown

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