To many people, a conservatory is a useless room that they have attached to their home and can only use at certain periods of the year. It is something that they just get with their house when they buy it, and it is something they have to stick with. However, what if we tell you that you can turn this into a room that you can use all year round and transform it into another room. Let’s take a look at how you can transform your conservatory into a room that you can enjoy.
Insulation and Solid Roof
One of the issues with conservatories is that they rarely have a comfortable temperature. In winter, they are very cold, and you can stay in there for too long, and then in summer, they are way too warm, where it is essentially a greenhouse. However, there is a simple way to deal with this.
Conservatory roof insulation is a good way to ensure that you maintain a comfortable temperature, no matter what time of year it is. Additionally, you can get the roof completely replaced if you have an old polycarbonate roof, which can then be replaced with a tiled roof. This tiled roof can also match the tiles on the roof of your home to ensure that it doesn’t look out of place. It is the perfect addition to your conservatory to ensure that your conservatory is a better room. This change is essentially a conservatory conversion, completely transforming your conservatory into a room that can be used throughout the year, no matter the weather.
Heating/Air Conditioning
Another great way to ensure you are maintaining a comfortable temperature is to have a heater that is also an air conditioner. A two-in-one fan can either be installed on a wall or it can be portable and placed wherever you want in the room.
We would recommend that you don’t connect your conservatory to the central heating system, as this would just add to your energy bills. Plus, the conservatory might not be a room that you are always in so it is best not to have the heating on when you are not in there. For a more cost-effective heating system, consider an individual unit that you can place on the wall.
Curtains or Blinds
Curtains and blinds are something else that you should get installed in your conservatory so you can use this room at night as well. Obviously, when the lights are on in your conservatory, people will be able to see into it, so having curtains or blinds will ensure you have that extra bit of privacy.
When you are using your conservatory during the day, you will want to ensure that the sunlight isn’t too bright so you can’t see your screens in the room. This is where blinds would be better because you can control the amount of light that comes through the windows, whereas with curtains, you can’t.
Bi-Fold Doors
Although it can be quite an expensive change, bi-fold doors are perfect for the summer months. Here you get to blend your garden with your home during summer. This is perfect if you want to have any barbecues with a few friends over, because you have the outdoor kitchen area and then the indoor seating area if people want to eat their food indoors. It is the perfect addition to your property.
Designs To Turn Your Conservatory Into
One of the perks of a conservatory is that it can be turned into a variety of different rooms, which can be used by everyone, so let’s take a look at how you can transform your conservatory.
Dining Room
The first on the list has to be a dining room because there are so many homes that require a dining room. So if you have a conservatory, this is a great spot to put a dining room table and chairs.
Dining rooms don’t require much in terms of interior decor, so you don’t need to worry too much about pricing. Just get a table and chairs that you like and add them to your conservatory. Additionally, make sure your floor is wooden so it is easy to clean if any food falls off the table.
Second Living Area
Something else which you can consider is a secondary living room, which is another great addition, especially if you have a lot of children and they are always taking control of the television. Additionally, this can be a room at the back of the house where you can put your feet up and unwind. A space where you can sit down and reflect on your day in peace and quiet.
When decorating this room, you need to ensure you are creating a room that is warm and makes you feel comfortable. We recommend a reading chair along with a 2 or 3-seater sofa. Then place a rug which can be the centre piece of your room. Don’t forget to hang up pictures of your family as well to give you more of a welcoming feeling.
Games Room
Up next is a room that you could consider for your children. This room is the place for them, which allows them to be noisy and messy without getting under the feet of their parents. Plus, this can be a room where you can shut them away whilst you are putting your feet up in another room. It also gives them the chance to escape their parents’ moaning at them.
Games rooms can have a variety of things in them that would please all children, no matter their interests. It can include a games console and something that would improve their hand and eye coordination, such as darts or pool, depending on their age. That being said, it can also just be a board games room where the family gets together and enjoys hours of fun.
Summary
As you can see, there are quite a few things that you can change in your conservatory to make it a room that you can use more. Additionally, once you have provided your conservatory with the right insulation, this will make it more comfortable to sit. Plus, you can then change the room into whatever you want, whether that is an office, a reading room or even a children’s playroom; there are many things that you can change it to, and this completely transforms the room into something that everyone can enjoy. Make sure all repairs have been completed before you begin to renovate your conservatory, which includes water damage restoration and any mould growth due to the condensation that builds up.