Conservatories can be functional and beautiful rooms that bring some much needed brightness into a home, however often they are neglected as people believe they are too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to transform your conservatory to make it functional all year round and also to make it look beautiful!
Custom Blinds
One brilliant way to transform your conservatory is to have custom blinds fitted. Blinds companies will make made-to-measure blinds that will fit all of the windows, doors and roof panels perfectly. Many companies will have special fabrics that are designed for use in conservatories, which will keep the room warm during the winter and help it to stay cool in the summer.
During the summer, it can be difficult to control the light streams coming through, which can make things difficult if you are trying to use a laptop or TV screen. It can also get unbearably warm, so special fabrics designed for conservatory blinds will help to control the temperature and light effectively.
Also, blinds will help to prevent heat loss in the winter, making the space much more comforting. With blinds, you will also have much more privacy, so you might feel more comfortable using the space during the evenings. Custom blinds can completely transform the space, so that will help you to use it throughout the entire year.
Light Soft Furnishings
Conservatories can feel quite cold during the winter and also summer evenings, so light colored soft furnishings will help to warm up the space, whilst also making it look beautiful during the summer months.
Start with a large neutral colored rug and cushions in a similar tone, but a contrasting material, to add texture to the room. Warm woods work beautifully in a conservatory and will make the natural light look even more beautiful. Warm oak coffee tables and rattan plant pots will bring some color to the room whilst in keeping with the neutral color palette.
Finally, have a chunky knit throw on the sofa. This can be put away over the summer if you’d like, but it will make the room feel so much cozier. Along with the heat sensitive blinds, with the chunky knit throw you will feel so comfortable in the space all year round.
Introduce House Plants
House plants will transform your conservatory, bringing life and fresh air to the room. They will enhance the appearance of the space and even have the potential to boost moods and make you feel great. However, you will need to get quite specific houseplants to ensure they can thrive in the difficult conditions.
Succulents and cacti are very low maintenance plants that will survive well all year round in the conservatory, so that is the safest option. Only water when the soil is completely dry, which will take much longer in the winter months.
Final Thoughts
Conservatories should be utilized as they add so much to a property. These few small changes could make the room so much more homely, relaxing and comfortable all year round. Put your own personal twists on this space and enjoy!
