Top 5 Most Popular Conservatory Types

If you’re looking to add a conservatory onto your home, it can be difficult to know where to start. With our simple guide to 5 of the most popular designs, you’ll be able to see which style best suits you and your home. The Georgian Conservatory A Georgian conservatory is a very popular choice and recognisable from its classic, symmetric and uncomplicated design. The simple lines and style complement the eye-catching features around the trim, cresting and finial. It usually has a rectangular layout, affording you more living space than other options, and has a three-sided pitched roof which lets in plenty of sunlight so you can enjoy a bright and spacious living area. With the right glazing options, your Georgian conservatory should stay cosy and warm throughout winter, letting you enjoy the room all year round. The Victorian Conservatory Victorian conservatories aren’t just for Victorian homes; the stylish, elegant features complement almost any traditional or modern property with the space to support it. The Victorian style is most noticeable because of the bay to the front of the conservatory, which features either three or five large windows at wide angles. The roof is pitched to a steeple and should be decorated with an ornate ridge and crest. Many people who choose a Victorian style conservatory also choose to have some decorative glass installed to complement the elegant finish of the design. The Lean-to Conservatory Lean-to conservatories provide a very simplistic style, with clean lines and a finish that echoes Mediterranean design. It’s commonly chosen for properties with minimal space, as the pitch of the roof can be altered to suit the size of the house. The design is similar to that of lean-to greenhouses, utilising one wall from the house and having a slanted roof, as this not only provides shelter from the wind and rain during the winter, but also soaks up the sun and light in the summer – making it the perfect year-round conservatory. The Orangery Orangeries are one of the oldest styles of conservatory, and despite the elegant and sophisticated feel, they are one of the less popular designs. Often referred to as an atrium-style conservatory, an orangery provides a feeling of interior height and privacy, as they have a more substantial build element, with more walls than windows, but with a glazed roof to allow in plenty of light. Orangeries suit any build, and although the design typically complements a more traditional home, the style can be adapted with more modern features and sliding doors to suit even the most contemporary property. The Modern Conservatory When people think of conservatories, they’re likely to picture the popular white uPVC frames, with a brick wall base and trimmed roofline – similar to the traditional Victorian and Georgian styles. But with advances in glazing technology, changing style influences and modern home builds; more people are looking for chic, contemporary designs. Thermal technology means that frames don’t have to be big and bulky, and many modern conservatories tend to have larger expanses of glazing, with fewer lines and breaks as a result. The materials used create clean, stylish lines, but still offer great insulating qualities so that you can enjoy your conservatory all year round. The shapes differ wildly from sleek, sophisticated box designs, to stylish, curved windows for a seamless wave of glass. Victory Windows International Here at Victory Windows International, we specialise in providing bespoke conservatory designs to complement your home and taste, so for any more information about which style or shape you prefer, simply give us a call.

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