But for those of you who don’t have that sort of money to burn, what other options are there for adding a touch of class to your living space?

Britelite Bespoke offer a number of classy alternatives, such as hardwood conservatories and orangeries in London that give your property extra space, as well as a place to promenade in true style.

Designed to your individual specifications, our products are built from the very best knot-free timber that are guaranteed to stand up to the test of time.

With energy efficient a-rated glazing fitted as standard on every project, you can be sure that your heating bills won’t go through the roof either.

To find out more about Britelite Bespoke installations, including our range of conservatories and orangeries, see our product list. Alternatively, you can request an appointment.

The Green Deal is one of the government’s flagship policies and could provide homeowners with up to £6,000 to better insulate their homes and reduce carbon emissions.

With the recent spate of cold weather and snow in the UK, now is the time to think about how best to keep your home insulated in time for next winter. It is estimated that approximately 14 million properties in the UK could benefit from better insulation.

Whether you are looking to profit from the Green Deal or not, Britelite Bespoke timber-framed windows, doors and conservatories offer superior insulation against the cold weather by using A-rated energy efficient windows.

What’s more, our team of expert fitters are trained to the highest standards meaning that you not only get a professional job carried out on time, but you’ll also benefit from a product that stands up to the test of time.

Arrange a free no-obligation quotation today.

Rennovation work was being carried out on St Andrew’s Church, which involved the removal and re-pointing of the concrete render when the discovery was made.

The rough-hewn oak frame contains a wooden panel of the same material which would have been attached to its frame by a hemp hinge.

While there are already a number of windows that pre-date the Norman invasion in 1066, Boxford’s is the first to actually open, making it a landmark find for historians.

Indeed, archaeologists have already paid the church a visit and determined that the methods behind the window’s construction mean it must be at least 1,000 years old.

Andrew Plummage, conservationist and church architect at St Andrew’s was delighted with the find, saying “this is such a rare and unusual find… It is a great privilege to be able to see the work of a Saxon craftsman who lived more than 1,000 years ago.”

While the energy-efficiency of St Andrew’s window might not be the best in the world, the design and finish is simply charming. For a more up-to-date version of the timber-framed window, take a look at our product page for more information.

The Presenter of The Home Show and The Restoration Man gave simple 20 steps that every homeowner should take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their property. Among them, underfloor heating, good-quality loft insulation and simple common-sense methods of using local builders feature as good first steps.

Talking about replacement windows, Clarke said: “When you look at the potential energy savings, every house in the country ought to be double-glazed.”

Even Clarke’s Edwardian house in Notting Hill Gate features bespoke double glazing windows from top to bottom proving that no matter what your house looks like, and regardless of its age, there is a solution.

Bespoke window frames are more aesthetically pleasing than the standard UPVC models. Also, timber frames are generally more insulating, and quite often last longer.

If you are looking to upgrade your existing windows, take a look at our products page for full details of Britelite Bespoke Timber windows.