Saturday, 21 July 2012

A Buyers Guide to Conservatories

A conservatory is a great way to extend your living area. It is also great for adding value to your home, affordable and quick to build. With so many different styles and designs available it is often hard to know where to start and how to decide which particular style will be best for you and your home. We hope this guide will help you to weigh up your options and help point you in the right direction to create your dream conservatory.

Being a windows and doors company in Berkshire, we often get customers asking about the different styles of conservatories and which will be best for them to choose. Here are some of the main styles which will hopefully help you decide which will best suit your home.

Victorian:
The Victorian is actually the most popular style of conservatory in the UK. The reason for this is that it has great versatility which makes it suitable for most homes. Whether using it as a dining room, sun lounge or play room, the space gives plenty of flexibility.

Georgian: 
A Georgian conservatory has a flat front and is a great choice for making the most of your floor area. It offers an airy space which is great for relaxing, entertaining or everyday use.

The Lean To:
 The lean-to style is great for homes that has an awkward or limited space to fit a conservatory. It suits those who prefer the simple lines of a Mediterranean sunroom.

Gable:
A gable style conservatory can add grandeur to your home. It offers great use of internal space and a high roof slope.

P-shaped:
If you are planning to add a larger conservatory to your home, then this style is ideal. It can actually combine different styles of conservatories such as a lean to and a Victorian. This style is most suited for larger properties.

Lantern:
The lantern style conservatory is actually the original style. It gives drama and style, and is usually best suited to older style period homes. This style is also often chosen for larger conservatories or for when choosing to installa swimming pool.

We hope that this has given you a better idea for what to consider when choosing your new conservatory. If you have any questions or you are looking for a conservatory, windows and doors company in Berkshire, or indeed anywhere in the South, please do not hesitate to contact us at Jewel Windows.