At South Coast Home Improvements, we are proud to be able to call ourselves experts in the design, manufacture and installation of a vast array of conservatories. From standard Victorian and Edwardian designs, to lean-tos, orangeries and more, we know how to put together a stunning product that you and your family will love for years to come. We can even help provide some conservatory ideas and suggestions on what you should do with the interior of your new space, if the choice is simply too great.
Browse through our listed ideas below, all while imagining what your very own conservatory could look like once purchased and installed on your property. Then, when inspiration has struck and you have fallen in love with a conservatory and an idea for your space, contact us and we can discuss your specifications, before our team of dedicated professionals start work to make your dream a reality.
Small Conservatory Ideas
Even if the room you have in your garden or on your patio you have is limited, this does not mean your choices for conservatories are. We are delighted to be able to offer small conservatory ideas for customers who are looking for a more compact extension to suit the needs of their home. Whether you are looking for a small lean-to to increase the amount of space in a bungalow, or need a 3m x 3m Victorian conservatory that matches the size of a townhouse back garden, we can prepare it for you.
Small conservatory ideas are a speciality of ours, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us when you need an extension that matches the size of your space.
Conservatory Roof Ideas
The roof of your conservatory can be designed to let in as much or as little light as you need it to, though some types of extension are more suited for one than the other. For instance, it is typical for an orangery to have a flat roof with a solid perimeter and a glass middle known as a lantern. This is what distinguishes this type of conservatory from other styles, and often makes orangeries the ideal space for a home office or extra living area.
The ideas you have for your conservatory roof will most likely be connected to your ideas for the space as a whole, so it is important to have a sense of how you intend to use your new purchase when deciding on how the roof will be built. Glass panes, for example, may allow the sun to shine through more if you intend to use the space as a comfortable spot to read in the summer, while solid perimeters allow for shade and increased insulation if you intend to use it as a living space throughout the year.
Conservatory Room Ideas
One of the most wonderful things about conservatories is that they are one of the most versatile extension types you can add to your home. Because of this, once they have been installed, they will be ready and waiting to turn into practically any type of room that you need. Living rooms, dining areas, offices and libraries all make popular choices, but once we have carried out your installation, the choice of what to do with your new conservatory room will be completely up to you.
Conservatory Interior Decor Ideas
We know and understand that the finished interior of a conservatory is just as important to its homeowner as the built and installed exterior. Making the interior decor of your conservatory your own is part of creating your dream space, and all depends on what you would like to use it for the most. To give an example, adding soft rugs, long, drape-style curtains, comfortable chairs and a coffee table can transform your conservatory from a glass box of potential into a lived-in space designed for conversations over hot cups of tea. Your interior decor ideas are bound to be beautiful, whatever you choose to use your new space for.
Conservatory Lighting Ideas
While most types of conservatories will bring in a lot of natural light during the day, it is also important to have the right kind of lighting to match the space at night. For small reading rooms, libraries and home offices, this may be something as simple as a traditional table lamp, or a series of wall lights to softly illuminate the room. Alternatively, you may wish to hang ceiling lights if you intend to use your new conservatory as a kitchen or dining area, keeping your room bright and gleaming even into the later hours.
Modern Conservatory Ideas
You can design your very own conservatory to be as modern or as traditional as you would like, and we believe that the best way to incorporate both into a design is to use uPVC as the frame. This strong, secure and easily-cleaned material can blend in effortlessly with any style of home, whether you have a townhouse from the 19th century or a completely new build that was only finished a month before you moved in. Incorporating the use of bifold doors, or even tri-fold, can help to give your property a more futuristic look as well.
Conservatory Playroom Ideas
Conservatories make for some of the best playroom spaces in a house, given that they can offer great warmth, light and offer a space half-way between the interior of your home and the freedom and fresh air of your back garden. Add in some bean bags you can sink into next to bookcases crammed with your favourite stories, with toys and teddies lined up neatly on a shelf or packed away in chests, and you have yourself a child’s paradise.
Conservatory Flooring Ideas
A wide range of flooring options and coverings will open up to you when you choose to have a conservatory installed, with each offering its own benefits for the room. Vinyl flooring, for instance, is easy to clean when something is spilled on it, making it ideal for playrooms, art studios and even kitchen extensions if you are not intending to use tile. Or, if you would rather use the space as a living or dining room, laminate flooring or even solid wood floors can add a touch of elegance.
Conservatory Kitchen Ideas
As conservatories can be turned into nearly any kind of room for your property, you will be delighted to know that this includes kitchens. Not only will this provide you with a kitchen that welcomes in the whole family with the illusion of a larger, more open space, but it can also give you the perfect kitchen-dining area to show off to your friends when you hold get-togethers or barbecues in the summer. Depending on how large your space is, you may even consider combining your new kitchen with a living space, turning the whole area into one large family room.
Conservatory Lean-To Ideas
This design may be considered one of the simpler conservatory builds, but lean-to conservatories can often be the best solution for an extension to your home. As such, ideas for lean-tos can be as varied and as fun or as practical as you need them to be. Why not consider combining the space with a kitchen idea, either to extend the space you currently have, or to change the layout of your home entirely? Even a small lean-to for a bungalow can make a wonderful garden room and living area, or a greenhouse if gardening is your favourite hobby and you need a place to continue to grow those prized petunias during the winter months.
If you wish to know more about the lean-tos we can offer your home, contact us today. Our friendly staff are always available to answer questions about our products.
Conservatory Design Ideas
The most popular conservatory design ideas in the modern day are the ones which make the most use of the space that you have, bouncing around light and helping to make the room appear more welcoming. To do this, you may consider installing bifolding doors, or even tri-folding, to maximise the amount of light that shines through into the room. Choosing to install an Edwardian conservatory will improve this even further, as the large square or rectangular space this type offers will enable you to make the most of your newly-built extension.
We can offer you a large range of conservatory design ideas to help you make the most of your space, whether you need a light, open area to use as an art studio, a playroom or a family living space for warmer weather. Call or email us today and we can discuss what you need for your new extension, before helping you to decide on the best product for your property.
Have an Idea for Your Dream Conservatory?
If you have a picture in mind for the conservatory you have always wanted, but you need to find a reliable, professional firm to build the structure for you first, get in touch with South Coast Home Improvements today. We love what we do, and we are ready and waiting to provide anything you need to create the space you have been looking for, whether you are trying to extend to create an open plan kitchen, need a cosy nook to use as a summer reading room or want a bright, airy space for your kids to use.
All you will have to do is come to us with the conservatory type, design and style that you love, and we will handle the rest. Contact us by phone or email as soon as you have found the one which will complete the look of your home, and we can start discussing the ideas you have for your space. We can’t wait to hear them!
