There are plenty of reasons people want to build bespoke conservatories on their property, from wanting a space to be closer to nature, needing extra space for a home office or gym, or a unique place to entertain guests.
Beyond this, however, a carefully planned extension can also increase the value of your home considerably; depending on the quality of the workmanship, location, size and other factors, this can add potentially up to 10 per cent to the value of your property.
Small wonder, then, that conservatories are one of the most popular types of home renovation in the UK, but why they are so desired by prospective buyers is due to a mix of sentimentality, pragmatism, and peace of mind.
More Space
The most obvious reason why people like extensions is that many buyers are looking not so much at the current state of a house but what it could become once they move in and bring their interior design philosophy to it.
As a result, adding an extra room to the back of the house will create an entire wave of potential ideas, from a relaxing garden room that integrates the indoor and outdoor parts of the house, to an additional dining space, storage area or games room, depending on the needs of the buyer.
A common and very popular option is a kitchen-diner space that integrates a kitchen at the back of the house with the extra space a conservatory brings.
A Greater Connection To The Outdoors
Conservatories and orangeries are often used as garden rooms, with a greater connection to nature than the rest of the home. By virtue of their design, they are often built very close to the lawn and natural garden space, with a lot of natural light.
For south-facing gardens, in particular, a conservatory gets the greatest access to sunlight over the summer, allowing for an extra space to enjoy nature, especially if larger bi-fold doors and large windows are fitted to maximise the amount of natural light entering the room.
Some conservatory designs go even further, acting as a social greenhouse with plants and flowers growing indoors, further integrating the two spaces.
Increases Natural Light In The Home
A conservatory by its very design often has a lot of glazing, and because of this allows a lot of natural light to enter the home, which is highly desired by house buyers.
Part of this is the benefits of naturally lit rooms, which can help improve our general mood, health, productivity and overall happiness, as light helps to stimulate certain biological processes in our brain.
This has the effect of reducing stress, helping us stay happy and keeping us focused, which is why lots of natural light is ideal for a home office or dining space.
Beyond this however is that natural light makes a room brighter, which in turn makes it feel larger and more spacious. This is a major reason why houses for sale often have neutrally coloured walls, often featuring mirrors; it makes the overall space feel larger and more inviting.