Conservatories have been the go-to home improvement choice for decades now, but with an increasing number of alternative options available it begs the question – are conservatories still worth it?
In the past conservatories were considered desirable because they were a relative novelty and added the all-important wow factor to a property without the need to commit to significant structural alterations.
However, with several alternative options for those looking to improve their homes – including garden rooms, saunas, orangeries or swimming pools – it is important to reassess the benefits of fitting a conservatory.
Indeed, given that conservatories are relatively commonplace these days, they are easy to overlook. This is especially true if you are trying to add a luxurious aesthetic to your home. Images of cheap, dated conservatories can put you off ever wanting to fit one, but the truth is that conservatory design has come a long way since they first became popular thirty years ago.
This is why a conservatory is still the best home improvement option:
It Creates A Larger Living Space
The most obvious reason why you would want to fit a conservatory is that they increase the square footage of your property without requiring you to spend a huge amount of money extending your house with bricks and mortar.
What’s more, conservatory areas are unique within a property, offering a light and airy space which contrasts with the rest of the interior. This, combined with the added heat that builds in them during the summer months, gives you the opportunity to experiment with furniture, colours and accessories that may not suit the rest of the house.
If you are struggling to conjure any modern conservatory ideas, then you should take stock of your property’s current aesthetic and work to integrate your conservatory design into it.
For example, a quaint country cottage is not going to suit an ultra-modern design, whereas a contemporary London townhouse probably would.
Conservatories Allow You To Enjoy Your Garden More
If you are someone who is particularly proud of your garden, then a conservatory gives you the opportunity to gaze out at it all year round, without having to endure the inevitable winter chill by sitting outside.
What’s more, due to the amount of window space in a conservatory, your garden view will dominate your living area, bringing your garden into your home in some regard.
You Can Use It In Both Winter And Summer
One of the best aspects of a conservatory is that it can be used all year round.
Many home improvement ideas – such as a garden room, decking area or hot tub – are fabulous when the sun is out, but can rarely be used during colder months.
Similarly, converting your loft into a games room is a great idea, but it could become overly hot during summer or cold during winter if your home is not properly insulated.
In contrast, a modern conservatory can be used all year round. In the summer months, it will become pleasantly warm but can still be used when it is chilly outside.
Conservatories Can Add Value To Your Home
Perhaps most compellingly, a conservatory can do wonders for the value of your house.
The benefits listed above are universal and will be appreciated by potential buyers. It extends your living space, delivers a distinctive stand-alone feature room and provides a great place to relax in the summer months.
