Home-owners everywhere have either been building conservatories, or buying houses with conservatories for years. There’s something about them that we just love. It might be said however that they are perhaps becoming a slight thing of the past, tending not to feature within more modern houses.
But with everything a conservatory has to offer, this shouldn’t be the case. Here are a few reasons why conservatories should be part of your property tick-list…
They let in natural light
Did you know that we need natural light to keep our circadian rhythm in check? Nothing affects our mental well-being quite as positively as natural light. What better way to get that natural light inside your home than with a conservatory? On a beautiful summer’s morning when it might not be quite warm enough to sit outside with your breakfast and coffee, a conservatory serves as a snug second best to flood your home with natural light to start the day right.
And even in the winter when many of us are battling with a case of the SADs, instead of heading outside for a walk to get your daily dose of daylight and getting cold and wet, walk into your conservatory and you’ll feel as if you’re outside without being exposed to the harsh winter weather.
They give you extra living space
A conservatory is, of course, an extension of your home. It gives you an extra room to store your belongings, to enjoy and make your own and to host your guests. What you do with the extra space is totally up to you. Whether you turn it into a playroom for your children to avoid them slowly taking over your living room with toys, or perhaps a little cosy haven for you to escape to with a glass of wine in the evening.
Whatever it is you decide on, turn your conservatory into a space that you love and that you can really enjoy. With all that natural light, we think that they are best used as living spaces for the whole family to enjoy.
They add value to your home
Unless you intend on living in your house forever, any big changes or additions you make to your home should really mean added value so that you can make your money back when you sell it on. The housing market is incredibly competitive and buyers are always looking for that extra bit of something. A conservatory could well be the thing that puts you ahead of the other houses in your area.
With that in mind, a conservatory needs to be of good quality. If you can budget it in, opt for anti-glare glass, a glass roof rather than polycarbonate and good quality domestic concrete for the structure.
They can be an extension of your garden
A conservatory bridges the gap between the indoors and the outdoors. One of their most attractive features is that they retain heat, so can feel somewhat tropical and exotic in the warmer months. This makes it the perfect environment for plants to thrive. In fact, this is why they were originally designed.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a gardener and want to grow your own vegetables, why not set up a little area in your conservatory for all your seeds? Plus, plants are great for the air quality, making your conservatory all the more relaxing.
You can cosy up in the winter
Even though conservatories come into their own in the summer, winter is also a fantastic time to enjoy them too. The only challenge you’ll need to overcome is keeping it warm as they can get very cold. Ensure that you have the means to heat it sufficiently during the colder months so that you can enjoy it all year round.
Picture this; it’s gloomy and raining and you’ve got nothing else to do but curl up under blankets in your conservatory with a warm drink and a book. You can hear the wind and rain outside but you’re snug and warm. Sounds perfect right? Make yourself the perfect little cosy corner to enjoy in the colder months and be sure to kit your conservatory out with rugs and throws to retain the heat.
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