Conservatories can be made of many different materials. The most common materials however are glass and plastic or glass and brick. This gives the illusion of being outdoors and is a great way to enjoy the beauty of your garden in all types of weather. As many of them are made of glass they also double up as a different type of greenhouse and as a result heat up very quickly. (This makes them the perfect space to grow flowers and even dry clothes!) It is important to make sure that they are very well ventilated in the summer. You can achieve this by opening a window or purchasing a fan. They can also be very cold at night time during the winter months so a good heater is also well worth purchasing.

A garden conservatory needs a lot of care and attention as they can easily get damaged or flooded during bad weather such as hail stones or heavy rain. Another problem with having a glass conservatory is leaves settling on the roof which of course ruins the beautiful view. This can easily be amended by using a broom or rake to push the leaves off the top

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In either case when it comes to soft furnishings in a conservatory mixing striped and floral fabrics from the same palette in blinds, curtains, etc. helps to create a feeling of freshness in the space. Combined with botanically themed wall covering this can also help to create a link between the interior and exterior of your home. When it comes to lighting and heating a conservatory you may find that a screen provides protection against bright sunlight, as well as creating a more intimate atmosphere at night, whilst recessed spotlights, floor lamps, and, of course, underfloor heating – warm water or electric – are other possibilities.

Whatever purpose you wish to use your conservatory for on a regular basis, storage is likely to be an issue whether it’s needed for tableware, cutlery, paperwork or whatever else. A sideboard can provide unobtrusive storage as can a dresser and if you choose a large table, rather than a desk per se, you can create a space in which to relax, as well as work. The addition of an armchair, or a compact sofa, can provide you with somewhere to read a book, or listen to music, when your work or entertaining is done.

The good news for anyone considering a conservatory, nowadays is that – provided that the construction does not extend above the height of your existing roof or cover more than 50% of your garden – it is likely to be considered permitted development for which no planning permission is required.

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