Add Space To Your Home With A Conservatory

The conservatory is a versatile space that means different things to different families. It can be used as an extension to a kitchen, for formal dining, a play room, a sitting room or a garden room. A conservatory can be separated from the main part of your house with glazing or doors, or left open to create a feeling of space.

Traditionally, conservatories are more likely to get planning permission granted than a masonry built extension. Conduct your own feasibility study before splashing out on too many fees and have a look at your neighbours. If there is someone in the street who has set precedent adding a conservatory, it will likely improve your chances of receiving planning permission approval.

It’s completely up to you what building materials you’d like to use for your conservatory. Certain local authorities like to see a certain ratio of glazing to masonry whereas others will be specific about the style of the roof. Otherwise, let your imagination go wild with the shape you’d like, the windows you’d prefer and the flooring materials you’d use. Give some thought to the use of the room during the design process. Integrated blinds might be required for a sunny sitting room where as some film or frosted glass might be preferred for a room more private.

Building a conservatory will almost certainly be cheaper and less messy and intrusive than a masonry construction but make sure you obtain several quotes from local, preferably recommended, builders. Ask they exactly what they will be providing, how long they’ll take, what they need from you, what finishes they are happy doing.

Adding a conservatory to your home will not only add value to your property, it can greatly improve the lives of the people who live there and share the space. The additional space will be appreciated so quickly, you’ll soon wonder what on earth you ever did without it!