Choose The Right Conservatory

Modern & Traditional Conservatory Shapes
Conservatory Materials & Designs To Suit Your Home

From a simple modern lean-to to an elaborate Victorian-style room, there's a huge choice of conservatory designs out there. Discover the options on offer, and how to choose the right one to suit your lifestyle and your home.

By Sarah Warwick

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Modern & Traditional Conservatory Shapes

Conservatories fall into two broad categories: contemporary and traditional.

Contemporary conservatories have clean lines and unfussy frames. They can have pitched, flat or lean-to style roofs. They're usually simple square or rectangular structures.

Traditional conservatories take their inspiration from historical structures. There is broad agreement on each style, but it's vital you look at the particular designs and work of your chosen supplier to make sure your interpretation is the same as theirs.

Conservatory Designs

These are the widely used styles and design features:

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Victorian Conservatories

Think ornate. These conservatories have faceted fronts, like a bay window. They also have pitched roofs and ornate ridges.

Georgian/Edwardian Conservatories

They may be different eras in history, but in conservatory terms this is a symmetrical structure with a pitched roof. It has a flat front, and more useable floor space than the Victorian because of its square or rectangular shape. Like the Victorian, it may have plenty of ornate detail.

Lean-To Conservatories

Contemporary and unfussy rectangular structures with a single roof pitch. Some companies add decorative detail for a more traditional look. Also called Mediterranean.

Gable Front Conservatories

A vertical front and steeply pitched roof that can look contemporary, or have lots of ornate detail that makes it appear more traditional. Creates a generous ceiling height.