For over a century, conservatories have been seen as a great way to give yourself extra space, enjoy your garden more and boost the selling value of your home.
All of this is true, but there are varying degrees of how much value it can add to a home, particularly in a housing market that is starting to slow down and correct itself after years of soaring prices.
A conservatory can add as much as five per cent to a home’s value, and the best chance it has to do so is if the following factors are kept firmly in mind.
Sympathetic Design
The best conservatory designs are those that look like they have always been part of a home, which is part of the reason why orangeries and other similar traditional Victorian conservatory structures have become more popular.
They are often more affordable than extensions, but also look like they could have always existed. Working with extension experts will help you to determine what the best design would be for you.
Heating And Cooling
Gone are the days of the conservatory which can only be used on a mild spring or late autumn day. Thanks to better windows, improved insulation and underfloor heating, it is no longer the case that a conservatory is expected to be frozen in summer and roasting in winter.
Focus on improved glazing with UV-reducing coatings, consider a solid roof instead of a glazed roof, and add roof blinds to ensure better light and heat control of the conservatory.
All of these not only make it a better sell for potential buyers but lets you enjoy the space a lot more now, and reducing air conditioning and heating usage will help the home’s energy rating.
This is a factor that is far more important now with cost-of-living implications and rising energy bills on the minds of many.