A bespoke conservatory or orangery is a fantastic addition to any home that can provide you with some much-needed extra space to enjoy.
You may know that you want extra space, but not quite how you will use it. There are many ways you can use your conservatory to maximise the space within your home.
You can turn your conservatory or orangery into an additional living area. The windows that surround conservatories allow for a lot of natural light to come in, creating a gorgeous well-lit space from which you can enjoy the garden come rain or shine.
Creating an additional living area is great for hosting guests and can also work as a family area so you have a dedicated space to spend time together and enjoy fun activities.
They can also work well as playrooms or areas specifically for children as they are often visible from other parts of the house and garden so you can keep an eye on the kids while you go about your daily activities.
A conservatory is also a great space to utilise as a dining room if you do not have room for one already. These can be added to existing kitchens to create a beautiful, open-plan area for cooking and dining that also works well for summer BBQs in the garden as they are easily accessible from outside.
They are also the perfect location or a home office. You can deck it out with all your necessary work items and work from home in comfort and style. This also means you don’t have to sacrifice any of your existing rooms in order to create a workspace.
As the room is so well lit, it can make a pleasant area to work from that doesn’t feel cramped or claustrophobic. You can always opt for blinds or window coverings if the sun is causing glare on computer screens.
Conservatories can become very warm in the summer and cold in the winter so if you plan on using it as a workspace all year round you may want to invest in a heater and a fan to keep the temperature at a comfortable level for working.
Another use for a conservatory could be as an additional bedroom. This is perfect for when guests come to stay and can be shut off from the rest of the home when not in use.
You could also extend your conservatory and create a guest house that’s attached to your home for extended family or friend visits
You may also want to create a multi-use room. By investing in a daybed or pull-out bed, you can create a livable space that doubles up as a bedroom when necessary but remains usable when the extra sleeping area is not needed.
There are so many uses for a conservatory and regardless of how you decide to utilise the space, it will become a well-loved and welcome addition to any family home.