How can I minimise furniture fading in my orangery or conservatory

Because fading cannot be reversed once it has occurred, it is essential to regularly take protective measures to prevent it. Using treatments with UV stabilizers and reducing the amount of UV rays that can enter your orangery will all help keep the interior of your home looking fresh and vibrant for longer.

UV stabilisers can be applied to any fabric to improve its longevity

Fabric protection can be applied to natural fibers like cotton and silk, and leather can be protected with protectants and conditioners to prevent drying and discoloration from natural oils evaporating. Varnishes, lacquers, and waxes can be applied to furniture and wooden floors to shield them from harmful sunlight.

Utilizing solar glazing that has also been laminated in your orangeries and Timber windows birmingham UK conservatories is the best way to ensure that your furnishings remain in top condition throughout the entire year because UV rays are present even on cloudy days.

We  provide Sun Guard for the construction of modern orangeries. This neutral glass prevents some UV rays and glare from entering your orangery while still allowing in a significant amount of natural light. Compared to air-filled double glazing or single-glazed panes, our solar glass also reduces heat transmission, which saves energy and maintains a more constant temperature in the room. Utilizing film to laminate the glass is an additional optional improvement that can be made to reduce UV damage to furnishings.

Blinds are another option for halting the fading of furniture. Check out our guide to selecting blinds for your orangery or garden room because it can be difficult to find blinds that fit perfectly in bespoke conservatories and orangeries.

Last but not least, regularly rotating sofas, moving furniture, and turning cushions is yet another easy way to reduce furniture fade. You can prevent cushions from fading on one side more than the other or unfaded shapes from being highlighted on wooden floors by moving furniture. You can extend the life of your home’s original appearance by paying attention to its fiber content and performing simple housekeeping procedures.