5 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF A CONSERVATORY
According to Origin research, over 60 per cent of homeowners would like to have a conservatory in their ‘forever home’. This is most likely due to the extra space and light they bring into a property. A conservatory allows for space outside to be used all year round by pulling in sunlight and shielding from inclement weather during the winter months.
There are many ways that you can turn a conservatory into the heart of the home and make the most of the extra space it allows. Here are just a few of our suggestions.
GIVE YOUR CONSERVATORY A CONTEMPORARY MAKEOVER
The design of conservatories has come on leaps and bounds since the ‘lean to’ style wooden frames of the 1970’s. Today, there are all types of designs to suit you and your property, from traditional structures to modern, contemporary designs. Look up ‘conservatory’ in the dictionary and you’ll see it’s any room with a glass roof and walls that’s attached to the house. The style, shape and use of this space is up to you!If you love a contemporary look, a 90˚ moving corner post set of bi-fold doors will give any conservatory the ‘wow factor’. This opens up one corner of the room entirely, creating an uninterrupted panoramic view of the outside. It certainly gives the age old conservatory a touch of architectural magic.
MAKE THE MOST OF A CONSERVATORY IN A SMALL GARDEN
Conservatories in small gardens work just as well as in country estates. If you are worried that a conservatory will mean that you have less useable outdoor space, one solution is to make a section of the walls moveable. Folding and sliding doors allow you to open up the space as-and-when you want to, so you can have the best of both worlds. Including plenty of greenery, such as plants, flowers and shrubs, inside your conservatory will connect the home and garden and retain a feel of being outside.
CREATE A GREATER CONNECTION FROM THE HOME
One particularly clever use of space is to install bi-fold doors where the conservatory meets the house. This will allow you to either separate the two rooms, or open them up to create one big space in a matter of seconds.
ADD A GABLE WINDOW FOR MAXIMUM NATURAL LIGHT AND HEIGHT
Gable windows installed in the roof of a conservatory make a real statement. They are generally triangular in shape and sit between a portion of the wall where the roof pitches intersect, adding extra glass to the structure and creating a striking focal point.
ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR
At Origin, we are rule breakers and when it comes to colour, we strongly believe that white, black or grey shouldn’t be all that’s on offer. Be bold in your choice of panel colours and look for a manufacturer that gives you as much choice as possible. As such, an important interior feature of your home, you should have just as much choice as if you were choosing the right paint colour.
