8 brilliant home innovations

Tuesday 15th April 2008, 11:44AM BST.

This year’s National Homebuilding and Renovating Show was packed with pioneering products, innovative technology and clever designs for homes and gardens. Lara Page checks out the shiney new developments you may not be able to live without!

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The garden must-have: Oxfordshire-based luxury garden product specialists Julian Christian Designs, who recently created a building for the Queen’s private gardens as Windsor Castle, were showcasing an eye-catching design at the show. Their 3.4m round garden building (pictured) has dual entrances, a centre table, rattan chairs and thatched roof, to create the perfect garden space to relax or entertain in.

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    Trevor Baker

    Compared to the old rusty one we have in the finance department here in Walsall Manor, this would be a godsend!

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    Ionie Robinson

    Reference, 8 brilliant home innovation, Sir, I have recently had a Apropos Tectonics structure installed, however, unfortunately, their quality of workmanship and customer service is a little to be desired. I have experience several problems with my doors and since in was installed in May. I have a leak the doors don’t lock correctly or slide and have being advised by there fitter to not used 2 of 3 doors. There have failure on a number of occasions to return calls and emails. I would seriously advise your users to think twice before using this company, as this structure is not cheap and their offer poor value for money and customer service.

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