Choosing the Right Conservatory for Your Home

When considering a conservatory for your home, at Leekes, we have plenty of options for you. There are many benefits to having a conservatory in your home because they can increase the market value of your home. By having an extension, you can have plenty of space to view your garden. It can even be a place to relax or use as a dining area as well. The possibilities are endless. But with plenty of styles to consider, how do you know which one is right for you? Read on to find out more.

Leekes offer a plethora of conservatories in the local area. Whichever one you choose depends on the style of your home. The main styles of your conservatory include a lean-to conservatory, a Victorian conservatory, an Edwardian Conservatory, and a Gable End Conservatory. These are some of the main styles we will be covering in this article. 

If you are looking for something that is very easy to install, you can consider a lean to conservatory. They look incredibly stylish because they are akin to a Mediterranean sun room. The conservatory comes with advanced double glazing as standard, so natural light will come flooding in from its roof and the windows. But this room doesn’t just have to be used in the summer either, because it will keep you comfortable all year round. You will benefit from a conservatory that is very affordable meaning that if you don’t have a big budget, it is just right for you. It also slots neatly to the end of your house, resulting in a quick and simple installation.

You can customise this conservatory in a wide range of styles and materials including uPVC or aluminium. They are best suited to houses with a low roof, such as bungalows. But despite this, they offer a more modernised approach. 

A Victorian conservatory is more suitable for older properties. It is built in a classic and traditional style that works with period homes. However, they also look fantastic as well, because they offer a decorative and gothic style to your home with an apex roofline to wow anyone who sees it. The front of the conservatory is also rounded and looks like a bay window, which offers the illusion of more space. Unlike a lean to conservatory, because of its high roofline, a Victorian conservatory will not suit a bungalow. 

Another benefit of a Victorian conservatory is that it gives you beautiful panoramic views of your home, which can make them suitable for newer builds as well as older ones. The advanced double glazing is also very useful in tough weather conditions as well because the designs don’t rust, warp, or fade. This helps them be more resilient and you can enjoy them for longer. You’ll also benefit from a choice of materials to use, including polycarbonate, uPVC, or wood panes. They are primarily used as second living rooms, playrooms, or dining rooms. 

Gable End conservatories are characterised by their rectangular or square shapes along with their clean symmetrical structure. The name Gable End comes from the flat end of the conservatory which is similar to a house. In addition to this, these conservatories also include a dwarf wall too, which is a smaller wall that runs round the bottom section. The advanced double glazing that comes with this conservatory will create an ambience where you can relax and unwind. 

You can also keep warm all year round as well because it conserves heat in the winter, while also letting cold air into your home in the summer. Not only that, but the double glazing creates a robust thermal barrier that traps natural heat into your home. This will save you plenty of money on your rising energy bills, letting you spend money on the things that matter. 

An Edwardian Conservatory is another style that is mainly suited for older properties, and its style is similar to a Victorian style and an orangery. However, an Edwardian conservatory has a more rectangular style, while still letting natural light flood into your home. As a result, you’ll also get more available living space from your home. These conservatories are very suitable for a bungalow or a small house. You even have a choice of what type of roof you want for your conservatory. Choose from a glass roof or a polycarbonate roof. 

As you can see from this article, we have many different conservatories on offer at Leekes. They work as an extra extension, letting natural light flow into your home. You can design your dream conservatory from scratch using our online quote, or even call us on 0800 038 5355. Our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you with your latest home improvement project. 



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