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If you’re looking to gain some extra space, without the hassle - and expense - of actually moving house, conservatories are a great alternative. Initially, it’s important to decide what your looking to achieve out of your conservatory. For example, are you looking for something warm and cosy, as an extension of your living space, or are you looking for something more rustic and earthy, that is more an extension of your garden or outside area? Design is a huge factor in achieving your desired look and feel, in a few areas: Shape For many people, with minimal outside space, the shape of the conservatory may be determined by the shape of the space available. However, if you have enough space then P-Shaped Conservatory allows for extra living space. These are also ideal for people who live in bungalows, as the design doesn't go higher than a single storey roof. Back Hip Conservatories are perfect for adding a large amount of light into the building, as they include so much glass. This is ideal for homes that are generally quite dark, or gardens that don’t necessarily catch much of the daily sun light. If you have limited outside space, then a racked lean to might be what you are looking for. The angle of the roof still allows for a great deal of light to enter the conservatory. Brickwork Many people worry that conservatories will look out-of-place attached to their homes, which is why they often choose to include brick work, as a way of blending the two components together. The idea is to use the same - or similar - bricks, so it looks almost as if the two were always meant to be together. Brickwork also allows a conservatory to act like part of the garden. IT’s common for people to not like putting plants, shrubs and flowers in front of glass panels, whilst it’s more appealing to place them in front of what is, in effect, a brick wall. Typically, these are referred to as "dwarf walls" and are designed with the glazing above it. Colour It’s not unusual to completely forget about colour for your conservatory because we’re so used only being given the option of the white uPVC ones. However, this can have a bigger impact than you might realise. Having a wood-based conservatory, for example, gives an earthy colour that creates an illusion of nature. This is ideal for anyone wishing to create an extension of their garden.
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