If your home is being pushed to its limit in terms of space, you could look to extend. A large conservatory may not be viable, but a smaller conservatory could work.
Conservatories as compact as 6m² can be constructed where there’s only a small amount of garden space to extend into and the footprint needs to be kept compressed.
In small conservatories you won’t miss out on maximum natural light, arresting views and open space – size doesn’t matter in that regard!
You can also use them in a variety of ways, as we’re going to highlight.
Possible Style and Shape Ideas
Certain conservatory styles cater for small conservatory requirements better than others, such as the following:
- Lean-To: A lean-to conservatory is the leanest of all the options, containing a sloped roof that leans against a main property wall. It’s often used at bungalows.
- Edwardian: The square or rectangular shape of an Edwardian conservatory optimises space as you can push furniture flush against the flat walls.
- Victorian: The Victorian style is characterised by its multifaceted and curved design that doesn’t swamp gardens.
- Gable: There’s a tremendous feeling of height in a Gable conservatory as it has a high, vertical front wall.
Feature Roof Ideas
The roofing system attached to a small conservatory plays a crucial role in its internal spaciousness.
- Lantern Roofs & Roof Lanterns: Often employed in flat or solid roof extensions, glass roof lanterns maximise internal ceiling height and pump light into spaces.
- Rooflights & Skylights: With a well-positioned rooflight or skylight in a tiled or sloping roof, sunlight can hit all corners of a conservatory interior.
Room Use Ideas for Small Conservatories
Decide on what room type you’d like the conservatory to be to ensure it’s useable and kept clutter-free.
- Home Office: Since the pandemic forced millions of employees into remote working, hosts of conservatories act as fully-functioning workspaces.
- Dining Room: To encourage the kids to eat at the dining table as a family, assign the conservatory as a luxury dining area.
- Reading Space: Would you like a private, quiet sanctuary to read in? Conservatories offer excellent reading rooms.
- Playroom: Keep the kids stimulated indoors by creating a playroom inside the conservatory, full of their favourite toys and games.
To orchestrate the successful planning of a small conservatory, settle on a usage, discern a suitable size and choose a roof and glazing that imparts energy-efficiency. Mitchell Glass could organise it all with you. If that appeals, request a quote from us.
LOOKING TO EXTEND YOUR HOME?
One of our multi-purpose living spaces will give you the roominess that you desire so that you can also invite more people over and feel so much less restricted.
LOOKING TO EXTEND YOUR HOME?
One of our multi-purpose living spaces will give you the roominess that you desire so that you can also invite more people over and feel so much less restricted.
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