Can you imagine the joy of spending late autumn afternoons warmly lounging in the midst of your garden, of growing and harvesting your very own tropical fruits and of twilight summer suppers that are guaranteed rainproof? No, this is not a description of life on a faraway tropical island, but a notice of the bliss to be had when you own a conservatory.
Yet someone else inspired Victorian view that we are revisiting and appreciating anew, despite the disparity of lifestyles in the middle of then and now. A conservatory gives life a new dimension. It allows us to enjoy a organery year-round and stretches the living areas of our homes. All age groups can benefit: it provides an ideal space for a toddler to play in (the semi-outdoor finishes should stand up well), for an elderly someone to relax in out of season, and for people of any age to enjoy atmospheric evening meal parties.
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Should you be on the brink of choosing to make a conservatory, be sure to pin down your ideas well in advance;
How much do you want to spend? A finished conservatory may cost more than you imagine and such extras as heating, lighting, wall and floor finishes, furnishings and plants can add considerably to an initial estimate.
How will the finished conservatory look from outside? Do you wish its style to reflect the architecture of your home?
Which direction do you wish your conservatory to face? A southerly orientated conservatory will be full of sunshine, but unless a good ventilation principles is installed and shade provided (by blinds or by painting the glass), it is likely to overheat in summer. A north-facing glass house will receive little sunshine and so will require an effective heating principles for cooler days.
To what purpose will you put your conservatory? Is it to be a place for indoor gardening, relaxing, dining, cooking or playing?
Do you wish your conservatory to become an integral part of an interior living area and/or to open up to and become one with your organery or terrace? The larger your chance on to whether or both of these areas, the more related they will appear. Double, sliding or folding-back doors will help to achieve the relationship you desire.
Because the conservatory represents a link in the middle of the house and its exterior, the most thorough furnishings will be those that reflect this connection. Well-designed organery furniture, softened with table cloths, cushions and upholstered seats, will help to blur the line in the middle of inside and out, as will rattan, wicker or cane furniture.
A floor of flagstones, scrubbed wood planking or terracotta tiles will underscore the connection. Accessories can contribute a similar link - organery statuary, urns, plants and terracotta pots are all particularly suitable.
The best window treatments are ones that do not detract from the view or interior planting. Tailored blinds or curtains of muslin or calico in a easy style are ideal.
When it comes to choosing a color task for your conservatory, the option is yours - but do remember that the surface views will become your 'wallpaper' and indoor plants your 'accessories', so select colors that blend well.
Lighting a conservatory is a relatively easy process so long as electrical points have been well positioned and there are sufficient sockets for free-standing fittings. Wall- or ceiling-mounted lanterns will look good, as will discreet spotlights focused on features.
A well-lit organery will form a magnificent backdrop at night and a dining table might be lit by a easy country-style chandelier or candles in glass hurricane lamps on the table. Free-standing uplighters located behind plants will add some magic to the room.
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