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Beautiful & elegant greenhouses and conservatories by Alitex

0 Written by Lisa on 20th Sep 2013 in Garden accessories, Inspiration

Alitex greenhouses and conservatories

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Alitex factory and showroom near Petersfield in Hampshire.  I can think of worse places to work, they’re right on the edge of the South Downs so the surrounding countryside is gorgeous.

The Mottisfont Greenhouse by Alitex National Trust Collection

Jane Tocher very kindly arranged the visit with me for the Society of Garden Designers Esher Cluster Group.  I met Jane following the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and after some discussion about the beautiful greenhouses and conservatories they make, we thought it would be really helpful to visit the factory and find out a bit more about the design and manufacturing process.

Allitex greenhouse The Mottisfont National Trust Collection

It was a brilliant and informative visit because we met the design and production team and also had a chance to walk round the grounds and see some of the glasshouses in the flesh.

Apart from the National Trust Collection (The Mottisfont is shown in both images above), all Alitex Victorian style greenhouses and conservatories are bespoke.  The in-house design team work closely with Garden Designers, Architects and the end client to ensure that they not only look beautiful, but also that they are fit for purpose.

The Mottisfont Greenhouse Alitex - window

Tomatoes growing in Alitex Greenhouse

Roof detail Alitex Mottisfont greenhouse National Trust Collection

The design may change depending on what is going to be grown in the greenhouse, taking into account how much ventilation and light are required for optimum plant growth.

Alitex conservatory

Although the frames look like wood, they are in fact made from Aluminium.  The process is semi-automated but all the finishing takes place by hand, including the powder coating, and this ensures a really beautiful finish.

Standard light fitting in Allitex greenhouse

From the light fittings to the window mechanisms to the climbing wire brackets, each element is beautifully finished.

Elegant and functional detail Alitex Greenhouse

Climbing wire detail in Alitex greenhouse

Bespoke greenhouse by Alitex

These are high end garden buildings, but they ooze style, function and quality.  I’d love one in my garden…it’s just a shame I don’t have enough space for one!

If you’re interested in seeing more, have a look at the Alitex website which outlines the design and manufacturing process in more detail and of course showcases many more of their beautiful designs.

 

(Images: Lisa Cox)

 

Inspiration from RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2013 – Part 5

2 Written by Lisa on 12th Jul 2013 in Inspiration

Alitex Hampton Court

So far I’ve featured the show gardens that inspired me this year, but today I wanted to mention the exhibitors who make up a large portion of the show.  Hampton Court Flower Show has a different vibe to Chelsea and there’s lots you can buy and take away with you, especially from the Country Living Marquee which is full of gorgeous things from art to clothes to jewellery and handmade cosmetics. Read more

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2013 opens next week

0 Written by Lisa on 6th Jul 2013 in Inspiration

Hampton Court Palace Flower show 2012

The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show opens next week.  For once the run up has been dry, but I have no doubt that the heat won’t be so welcome over the weekend because it will be a challenge to keep the plants looking fresh for Monday when the judges will be making their rounds. Read more

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I specialise in helping families to turn their gardens into an extension of their home and into a space that can be used and enjoyed all year round.

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