Conservatories – Which style of conservatory is right for your home?
A conservatory should always enhance your home as much as possible, whether it be from the outside or inside. That’s why location and size of the conservatory are very important. A conservatory should fit in with your room plan. For example, if the kitchen is at the back of the house, a conservatory that doubles up as a dining room or a breakfast room should ideally be positioned off your kitchen. If your living room faces the garden, a sunroom could easily be added to enhance the use of the garden and get more light into your living area.
Of course, a conservatory is a bright, airy environment, but did you realise that the adjoining room in your home will also benefit from extra light? This effect can be maximised by choosing a conservatory featuring a glass roof such as those shown on this page. This will allow the maximum amount of light into your home, adding to the sense of space.
We all know that a conservatory can be a great addition to your home and a relaxing, peaceful environment.
An alternative room to entertain family and friends, a separate room to relax on your own away from the hustle and bustle of family life, or simply an extension to your existing living room, adding a conservatory to your home offers you the extra space you have always dreamed of. It is inevitable that as families grow and children get older, more space in the home is needed. However, moving to a bigger home can be expensive and stressful and many people are choosing to add a custom built conservatory to their home for a cost effective and problem-free alternative to adding an extra room to your home.
Taking shape and size into consideration, bungalows and cottages usually have a very low roof. A solution here is to select a lean to conservatory style – The Lean-To (or Sunroom) conservatory is probably the simplest in design and originally the most popular conservatory option. With its clean lines and timeless appearance the Lean-To conservatory style is still a very popular choice today.
The Lean-To conservatory classically has a low pitched roof which makes it ideally suited to bungalows or houses restricted by height.
Large detached or semi detached houses have the most scope for a conservatory design. Conservatories can either be completely connected to the house or made to look separate from the house by using a little corridor or lobby to connect conservatory and house, whichever design is more appropriate.
A conservatory will provide a versatile space that can be used in so many ways and can also be the least expensive and easiest way of adding space to your home. Incredibly versatile, a conservatory can be anything you want it to be – create a relaxing living area where you can shut off from the hustle and bustle of family life; a dining room to entertain friends and family; a play area for the children; a private home office or even a luxury kitchen.
And don’t forget the outdoors – a conservatory can also allow you to get the most out your garden. Even on a cold day you can still enjoy being closer to nature, extending your summer throughout the year. With a conservatory, the possibilities are endless.
David Gibson Conservatories based in Northern Ireland have specialised in design the perfect Conservatories or Sunrooms for over 30 years. To view a range of Conservatory Designs and Sunroom Options visit www.gibsonconservatories.com or freephone 0800 838 454.
