Conservatories
Conservatories
Will I need planning permission for a conservatory?
In most cases you won't. But take care if your home is within a conservation area or if the property has already been extended.
Ask anyone who has a conservatory they will tell you - it's a sheer delight!
Conservatories are one of the most popular home improvements of recent years and it's easy to see why. Not only does a conservatory provide an exciting extra dimension to your living space, it also gives you a natural link between indoors and outdoors.
A conservatory will add to the worth and desirability of your home.
Whether you select one of the more modular designs or have one individually tailored to your exact needs, it's important to create a conservatory that is in-keeping with the look and architectural characteristics of your particular property. It should be a well designed extension that perfectly complements the existing building, regardless of its position...
North, south, east or west facing, we will help you with technical issues, as well as advising on the more practical matters such as fittings, ventilation and climate control solutions to suit the location of your conservatory.
Furnishing, flooring & flora
Your conservatory is a link between the house and the garden so choose casual furniture in pale colours (bamboo and wicker with cushions are ideal). Tiled flooring works well (if you're worried that ceramic tiles will be too cold, choose a modern vinyl with a tile pattern - some are almost indistinguishable from the real thing!), and plenty of lush green plants.
Quick tips
- Your conservatory will soon become the one room you spend most time in so choose comfortable furniture you'll want to lounge in.
- Special conservatory blinds will keep heat in during the winter and reduce heat and glare in summer and are invaluable
- Keep fussy patterns to a minimum to create a calming, relaxing space.
- Have plenty of electrical sockets installed so you can have lots of table and standard lamps to create different moods with lighting.
