Conservatories

If you enjoy your garden in summer but miss it in winter, there is a way to have the feeling of sitting out in your garden while staying cosy and warm. A conservatory provides the space for outdoor-indoor living and enjoyment. As a year round room for entertainment and relaxation, few things beat conservatories, mostly because of their romantic appeal. Building on or adding a conservatory to your home and garden will add hours of leisure time pleasures to your life, from dining with friends to enjoying a warm drink and a good book in the “garden” on your own.

Conservatories were originally built to create the effect of being in a glasshouse and were used as indoor, year round gardens. The warmth is attracted by the glass and kept in. The conservatory has a feeling of being a part of the house as well as part of the garden and allows you to enjoy the feeling of both at once.

When choosing a conservatory you will need to consider what style you want. Be sure to keep to a style that is suited to your home. Victorian conservatories tend to be the most popular because they suit not only older and period houses but will look fairly good with almost any home. Keep in mind this is a semi-circular conservatory while many modern homes tend to do better with the more angular conservatory styles. For a more simple design you may look into the Mediterranean conservatory or the lean-to conservatory which are also known simply as sunrooms. Combining the lean-to and Victorian styles are the larger, three or five-faceted P-shape conservatories. This and the T-shape conservatory are better suited to bigger properties and homes. Edwardian conservatories are more upright and by adding a gable-end you can greate a sense of grace and style to your home.

When planning your conservatory, consult with a conservatory builder or conservatory company on what the best style, size and position is for you, making sure you always have the right amount of light.