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
Amdega
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.
These are the widely used styles and design features:
Town & Country
Have faceted fronts, like a bay window. They have pitched roofs and ornate ridges.
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.
Contemporary and unfussy rectangular structures with a single roof pitch. Some companies add decorative detail for a more traditional look. Also called Mediterranean.
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.
Often a Victorian-style part (although could be another style) teamed with a lean-to section to make the P-shape.
Symmetrical with a larger middle ‘porch’ section and symmetrical ‘wings’, making a T shape.
A second tier of windows that creates a ‘roof on top of a roof’. Makes for a grander structure.
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