How to design an amazing bespoke conservatory

Shape

Traditionally, most conservatories come in a single, square-ish shape. However, this is more as a result of convention than physical limitation — it’s perfectly possible to design and build conservatories in different shapes and sizes to maximise your available space. We can fit long, sweeping conservatories, or ones that form a T-shape or an L-shape, perhaps with an outdoor seating area lodged into the elbow. 

As ever, there’s nothing wrong with employing traditional features in your modern design. For instance, the kind of sweeping three or five-panel bay window usually fitted for Victorian-type conservatories can add a stunning centrepiece to your design. 

Style and substance

If you love the idea of an airy, bright space to use as you see fit but find conservatories to be greenhouse-like, superficial or flimsy, that doesn’t have to be the end of the matter. We can build sturdy conservatories that feel like a solid, integral part of your home — including a sloped tiled roof, a low half-wall and even triple glazing.

A well-made, well-fitted conservatory always impresses visitors. For homes that are older, more ornate or have a certain style, however, you might want to add a few flourishes to provide continuity and beauty.

A roof lantern, for instance, lets sunlight cascade into your home through a roof-mounted “wedding cake” style window. This gives light all year round even when skies are grey, and pleasingly blends function and beauty. 

Another option is the addition of decorative glass. We offer a huge range of bespoke designs from Georgian-style bars (built into the glazing for stress-free cleaning) in a variety of designs, to classic leaded glass and detailed, eye-catching centrepieces. 

If you have a particular family symbol or meaningful design you want to remember fondly, you can order a bespoke centrepiece or particular decorative motif for your extension — because we manufacture our own windows in our Clevedon factory, we can tailor-make almost any glass design. The first step, as always, is to contact us for a no-obligation chat. Otherwise, our brochure outlines the types of coloured and textured glass on offer.

Is a bespoke conservatory worth it?

At Britannia, we’ll never try to sell our customers the wrong product for them — building an extension for your home is a permanent choice, and therefore one you have to get right. However, if you have a limited or unusual space, a particular aesthetic or structural preferences and a clear vision for your extension, we believe we’re a good pick to design, manufacture and fit it. 

The finished product will be a bright, airy, one-of-a-kind space which is bound to enhance your enjoyment of your home — not to mention its market value. 

Our bespoke conservatories are all secured with our 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee, backed up by various competitive financing options and endorsed by Secured by Design, an official police initiative promoting home security. 

If you’re interested, why not give us a call today? We’re always happy to talk over your ideas for your property, give an approximate, no-obligation quote or organise a home visit.