An orangery or conservatory is a great idea for adding extra room to your home. Letโs look at 10 ideas to transform your orangery or conservatory into your dream living space. We will also discuss how to insulate a conservatory roof and ask the question do insulated conservatory roofs work?
1. Dining Room
You could turn your orangery/conservatory into a chic dining area. Add a central dining table and pair large windows with traditional brick walls.ย
Energy tip: We think it is best to invest in an insulated conservatory/orangery roof. This will keep the temperature regulated.ย
2. Lounge Retreat
You could create a relaxing area by turning your orangery/conservatory into a lounge. Soft lighting and plush sofas help to create a relaxing feel to the lounge.ย Add large bi-folding doors opening into the garden for an indoor-outdoor living feel.ย ย
3. Home Office
A good idea would be to turn your orangery/conservatory into a home office as working from home has become more popular. Built in desks and storage can help to keep an organised workspace.
Upgrade: Have conservatory roof insulationย installed to reduce glare.ย
4. Kitchen
You could use your orangery/conservatory as an extension of your kitchen. Add skylights and include a central island. By using modern cabinetry, you can maximise your space.ย
Upgrade: To keep the kitchen temperature regulated consider installing a conservatory insulated roof and underfloor heating.ย ย
5. Childrenโs Playroomย
A playroom is often an additional space thatโs needed, using an orangery/conservatory for a childrenโs playroom makes a good idea. Think about plenty of storage for games and toys and decorating with colourful rugs and furniture.ย
Upgrade: Adding an insulated conservatory roof can ensure the room is the correct temperature all year round for young children.ย ย
6. Garden Room
Your orangery/conservatory could be converted into a garden room. Add in hanging baskets and possibly a fountain as a centrepiece. A garden room creates a relaxing atmosphere.ย
Tip: The correct insulation can help to protect your plants from being too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.ย
7. Entertainment area
An orangery/conservatory creates an excellent additional space for an entertainment area. Add in a home cinema with a sound bar. Pick out some ambient lighting and choose soft furnishings.ย
Upgrade: Think about installing conservatory roof insulation panels to help prevent noise escaping.ย
8. Reading area
To transform your orangery/conservatory into a reading area, think about adding in built in shelves and a cosy armchair. An orangery helps to give plenty of natural light to the room.ย
Tip: Think about getting an insulated conservatory roof installed to prevent the reading room from being too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.ย
9. Workout area
The additional area of an orangery/conservatory makes an excellent space for a workout studio. Think about adding in mirrors and plenty of ventilation.
Tip: Make your workout area suitable all year round by investing in roof panels or multi-layer foil systems.
10. Guest Room
You could convert your orangery/conservatory into a guest room. To make it comfortable think about adding inside tables, a comfortable bed and black out window blinds.ย
Upgrade: To make it suitable for your guests all year round think about adding insulation to the roof of the conservatory/orangery.
Do Insulated Conservatory Roofs Work?
Yes, insulated conservatory roofs do work and give benefits to your conservatory which include:
- Noise Reduction โ Having an insulated roof can help to reduce outside noises such as schools, traffic and weather conditions (e.g. rain & hail).ย
- Control of Temperature โ By having your conservatory roof insulated you can help to keep the temperature regulated inside the conservatory.ย
- Energy โ Your energy bills could be reduced a lot as conservatory roof insulation improves your homes energy efficiency.
- Comfort โ Your conservatory would generally become more comfortable and suitable to use all year round.ย
Having an insulated conservatory roof can also increase the value of your property. Potential buyers will appreciate the additional space that is usable all year round due to the temperature being regulated.ย
Having a solid roof replacement has a large upfront cost but the benefits are long-term and contribute too savings on energy bills. You might want to consider this as a worthwhile investment.
We think its best to have an insulated conservatory roof installed by a professional who specialise in this area of work. At consumer advisory we can put you directly in contact with accredited and trustworthy professionals their systems are fully tested and work really well.
How to Insulate a Conservatory Roof?
Letโs look at the following steps that are taken when insulating a conservatory roof:
- Check the roof– Check your roof to ensure that there are no leaks or repairs needed. Make sure to get these fixed first.ย
- Insulation method โ Choose the most suitable and affordable insulation method for you such as conservatory roof insulation panels or solid roof replacements.ย
- Install the insulation โ If you decide on using panels, remove the old roof and replace it with the insulated panels.ย
- Solid roof โ If you choose to have a solid roof replacement please contact a specialist. At consumer advisory we can put you directly in touch with accredited specialists.ย
How Much Does It Cost to Insulate a Conservatory Roof?
Have a think about your overall budget before deciding on insulating your conservatory roof. Prices will differ depending on the method:
- Aluminium foil and thermal wadding system โ Costs range between ยฃ3,500 to ยฃ7,000.
- Thermal inserts or panels – Costs range between ยฃ6,500 to ยฃ19,000.
- Solid roof replacement โ Costs range between ยฃ9,500 to ยฃ20,000.
Conclusionย
Think about the different options and choices when deciding how to make the most of your orangery/conservatory area. Whether you decide on using your additional space as a workout area, kitchen or childrenโs playroom, also consider having conservatory roof insulation installed. In our opinion we recommend having conservatory roof insulation installed as it comes with many advantages. These include noise reduction, control of temperature, energy and overall comfort.ย
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