HOME IMPROVEMENT
This fully glazed bespoke conservatory, by David Salisbury, is a welcome addition to a beautiful but rather dark period home
Create a relaxed vibe with casual seating and a cheerful rug that’s incredibly soft underfoot. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the reversible Halsey rug has the look and feel of wool yet is made from easycare PET yarns and won’t fade in sunlight. From £119, The Rug Seller Warmer to walk on than ceramic or stone, this Meadow Green vinyl flooring is waterproof, slip-proof and suitable for underfloor heating. Priced at £49.99 per sq metre, Harvey Maria
Such is the attention to detail in matching up brickwork in this Edwardian conservatory, from Stormclad, that it blends in seamlessly with the original house
ENHANCE YOUR HOME WITH A VERSATILE CONSERVATORY A
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Work out where your conservatory will go – though, unless your house is particularly wide or has plenty of clearance all round, there’s probably only one obvious place – and which way it will face, so you know when the sun will hit it. You’ll need to decide whether to separate it from the existing building with external patio doors, or to knock the exterior wall through. Think about whether you want a fully glazed structure with glass walls and ceiling, or an orangery with a lantern roof and sections of brick instead of wall-to-wall glass. Another well-designed, properly insulated conservatory adds value to your home, giving option is a sunroom, which typically has you extra space that’s cool in summer, warm in winter and offers uninterrupted an opaque roof so looks more like an views of the garden. Incorporating one into an open-plan kitchen extension is a extension than an add-on. An average great idea, or you could use the extra space as a home office. If, on the other hand, your conservatory takes about a month to conservatory is tired but structurally sound, why not revive it with a new roof? install, including preparing the base.
Install a new conservatory or upgrade an existing one to let light flood in and add value to your home
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