Adding a glazed extension to your property, to increase that connection between house and garden and create a light-filled room for enjoyment, has been one of the leading home improvement trends of the past year or so. But whilst orangeries and garden rooms have been particularly in demand, the not-to-be-forgotten conservatory is not going anywhere just yet.
An orangery, with its perimeter flat roof, usually offers more versatile design options, which can be adapted for use as a kitchen extension, for example. A well-designed conservatory, however, can be a similarly stylish addition to your home – and with advances in glazing and building specifications, over the past 20-30 years or so, they have long since shed their old analogy of being too hot in Summer and too cold in Winter.
So to find out the very latest in conservatory design tips and techniques, we have turned to our friends at David Salisbury to ask them to share some of their stylish designs to help inspire you.
Sometimes simple designs work best
Sometimes simplicity is the key to good design - there is something about the classic lean-to style of conservatory that suits almost any style of property. A bespoke design will match the fenestration details of the windows of the original building for a seamless overall look.
If you've got the height, flaunt it
This stylish design made full use of the height available, creating a light-filled living room to be enjoyed all year round. Older properties are often naturally lacking in light so why not make full use of the available space, with an eye-catching conservatory design which maximises the space obtainable?
Indoor/outdoor living
A hallmark of any glazed extension is that connection with the outside, but particularly so with a conservatory with French doors. The generous proportions of glazing provide panoramic views of your garden but being able to effortlessly move from indoors to out and back again is what its all about.
Design details on point
Engaging a bespoke designer and manufacturer, such as David Salisbury, will allow your conservatory to be designed to accommodate specific features.
In this instance, the design of the windows and doors needed to remain consistent with the main house, whilst the feature gable above the doors again echoed the roof structure of the original building.
Conservatory barn conversion
Finally, for something even more bespoke, how about designing a conservatory into a barn conversion?
This period long barn lacked natural light so we designed this gable roof style conservatory to transform the living space and provide views of the surrounding countryside.
If you have previously discounted a conservatory as a potential idea to extend your home, with stylish designs like these, designed to be enjoyed all year round, is it time to re-think the conservatory?
Take a look at David Salisbury’s bespoke designs, as a starting point, and be sure to request a copy of their inspirational brochure.
Styling your conservatory
A key consideration when deciding to add a conservatory to your home is how best to style it. Here at uFurnish.com, we have a wide range of furniture and home furnishings to ensure you get the most out of your new space. Discover over one million products from 130+ retailers here. To help get you started we’ve put together a selection of some of our favorite products which would be perfect in your new conservatory.