You’ve heard about orangeries before but you’re not really sure how they differ from conservatories, how they came about or what they’re really used for. This month AKB Loft Conversions are here to offer a little insight into the weird and wonderful history of orangeries. What is an orangery? Originating in Italy where large continue reading…
No matter where your children are in the house, it’s important to keep each and every room adequately child-proofed to ensure maximum safety at all times. If you’ve recently had a loft conversion or you’re currently thinking about having one, don’t forget to perform the all important child-proofing regime. This month, our experts have put continue reading…
Many people have concerns about converting their loft during the winter because they’re worried about the weather and things going wrong, however this really has no impact on the job at hand. This is why we’re here to explain to you why it might be better in fact, to have your conversion done during this continue reading…
For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a place where we host dinner parties, afternoon teas with distant relatives and sit down for meals with the family. However, with all of these fun events becoming more and more frequent, you may have noticed that the kitchen is feeling much smaller than continue reading…
There are countless homes in the world and they come in all different shapes and sizes, so with this in mind, we want to cover a pressing question you may have been asking yourself; ‘Can my loft be converted?’. Firstly, it’s good to identify what you have to work with; whether you have the required continue reading…