Conservatory Design
Designing your conservatory is an exciting process. However, it is important not to get carried away without carefully considering all aspects of the design process as well as practical considerations regarding the final product. Whether you are interested in building a DIY conservatory or hiring professionals to do it, planning is integral. This summary of conservatory design ideas is designed to help you through the planning process.
Choose your Conservatory Style
The first aspect that you need to consider is the style of your conservatory. With such a range of alternatives available, it is important to consider which design is best suited to the aesthetics of your home.
Popular Design Styles Include:
Victorian Conservatories: Victorian conservatories are extremely popular and are characterised by distinguishing architectural features such as a bay front, steeply pitched roof and ornate ridge details.
Wooden conservatories: Wooden conservatories can be constructed out of cedar, oak, mahogany or pine but timber is often the material of choice when budget and continued maintenance are not a constraining factor. Using timber is particularly suited to older homes, where newer materials may look out of place.
Edwardian / Georgian Conservatories: Efficient design, a feeling of increased space and strong, defined lines characterise these rectangular conservatories that are well suited to a diverse array of homes.
Gable-Fronted Conservatories: These conservatories offer an alternative look and can introduce a sense of architectural grandeur. Evolved from the classic orangeries of an age gone by, these have a very distinctive look and suit more traditional homes.
Gable-Fronted Conservatories: These conservatories offer an alternative look and can introduce a sense of architectural grandeur. Evolved from the classic orangeries of an age gone by, these have a very distinctive look and suit more traditional homes.
P-Shape Conservatories: Well-suited to larger conservatories, this design has a great deal of floor space and ideally can be used as two living spaces that flow into one another.
Other Important Conservatory Considerations
Once you have chosen a basic design, there are many other factors that require consideration. It is also important that you have all the information necessary to progress with the construction of your conservatory.
Find out more about the structural materials available to you. If you choose to build a glass conservatory you will also want to read these conservatory glass considerations.