Ideal for turning your underused conservatory into a more useful space.
Conservatories, often too cold in winter and unforgivably hot in summer, run the risk of ending up being underused, overlooked spaces.
Well, first things first, if this sounds like your conservatory, then it’s time to get some proper up-to-date insulation.
Modern solid roof extensions can turn an old-style conservatory into a thermally efficient, versatile room. Yep, get one installed and you can say goodbye to the draughty cold in winter, the hot and humid in summer, and say hello to a more comfortable, year round temperature in your conservatory.
Now your conservatory has a controlled, temperate climate, let’s talk about making clever use of the space in there. Having garden access with your property is one thing, but if you are lucky enough to also have a conservatory, this can be a game changer for your home space. Not only does it provide an extra room for you to enjoy, but it is also a space that can be manipulated in many different ways.
In the last year, so many of us have discovered that space in our home is at a premium, and if you’ve an unloved conservatory, now might be the time that the area comes into its own. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to repurpose your conservatory, IDEAL for turning your underused conservatory into a more useful space.
A HOME OFFICE
The home office (no, not those guys) has become a permanent feature of our working lives and with working from home set to continue for the foreseeable future, we don’t expect this to change any time soon.
If you have a sizable conservatory stationed away from the rest of the house, with a healthy source of natural light and a great view of the garden to boot, then this sounds like a pretty productive spot — which is going to be great if you need to work from home for an extended period moving forward.
Natural light and a healthy dose of fresh air are two of the most important features you can look for in a home office if you are looking to boost your productivity – and being able to throw those conservatory doors wide open is guaranteed to introduce both.
If this sounds appealing to you, it is a good idea to have extra security and cover options, like blinds and more durable locks on the doors, installed in your conservatory so that any expensive equipment isn’t visible during the night through the glass. Safety first and all that!
A WELLBEING ROOM
This is especially helpful if you live in a busy household and the hustle and bustle of home sometimes wears you down. Everyone needs to take a break once in a while after all, but that shouldn’t mean having to escape your home entirely to enjoy one.
The conservatory can become your own private spot to concentrate on relaxation, working on meditation, reading, taking some time out and generally focusing on your own wellbeing, however that may look. As mentioned in the point above, healthy natural light is the ultimate win, and this can give your wellbeing a boost in a big way.
A wellbeing room created in a natural-light haven, giving you peace, quiet and privacy, sounds pretty idyllic to us!
You can then fill your room with anything which promotes wellbeing to you, whether that’s cushions and mats for yoga and meditation, the inclusion of a water feature, or a speaker system for relaxing music.
Perhaps a chair and a bookcase is all you really need to take a moment for yourself…the power is in your hands!
A GARDEN ROOM
Conservatories can be very similar to greenhouses, if you let them be. In fact, that is pretty much what these rooms traditionally were. That is not to say that you have to sacrifice your extra space to suddenly start growing your own flowers, plants and vegetables, but the next best thing can be to make it a functional home for a new plant collection. If you are a plant lover anyway, then your conservatory is going to be the ideal spot for your plants to thrive, with such a perfect source of natural light.
Of course, you will need to go for plants which love a healthy amount of natural light, pretty much all the time. If you are thinking about shade options, or prefer plants that like to brood in the dark for a little while, then you should consider blind or cover options for your conservatory windows.
To make curating your garden room easier, you can opt for house plant delivery which makes choosing your perfect selection of plants simple.
A CREATIVE DINING SPACE
Particularly helpful if you are the ultimate host who enjoys a garden party or two, now you can have a dining room connected with both your inside space and the outside area of your property. This is ideal for seamless dinner parties that celebrate the joy of al fresco dining and the convenience of having an indoor kitchen.
A conservatory dining room gives the option of a little bit of cover if you are looking to eat a long meal, while not compromising on natural light and your garden views.
It is also a great option to keep connected with the outdoors even in the winter months, since the space isn’t dependent on the season, either. Those winter barbeques suddenly feel a whole lot more appealing, don’t you think?
A BEDROOM
We get that this one isn’t the obvious choice for a conservatory, but for those who want to embrace natural light as soon as they wake up, it could be the ideal solution to a space otherwise gathering dust. Moreover, we like the idea of waking up every morning outside. Ok, you’re not technically ‘outside’, but you’ll feel more connected to it, enjyoing the pleasant sounds of nature stirring each morning.
As we mentioned earlier, conservatories get warm in summer and cold in winter, so for optimal shut eye, you’ll have to carefully consider temperature control measures and ventilation to maintain a comfortable climate.
You’ll of course need to install conservatory blinds for this one, too, to keep neighbours from peeping in. For light blocking measures, consider blackout blinds to keep any glare from nearby garden floodlights out. Venetain blinds are another attractive away of controlling the light and temperature while thick, floor length curtains will also keep the heat in in winter.