Increase your living space with a well-planned conservatory room

At a time when house prices are falling and the property market is slow, what other options are there to increase your living space and increase the value of your property? An extension is one option, but may be costly and may require planning permission, not to mention disruption and upheaval over a period of a few months. Conservatory rooms make an excellent alternative – and can be an integral part of your living accommodation, rather than just an occasional “garden room”. Conservatories offer a less daunting alternative whilst being one of the more financially rewarding home improvements you can make.
According to research carried out by the RICS, adding a conservatory can raise your house's value by around 5% and is a relatively simple and cost-effective way of increasing your space. You can maximise the return on your investment by choosing a design that complements the style of your home and make sure it doesn't dominate your garden.

Conservatory rooms make flexible living space 

Whereas traditional extensions are designed and built far one specific purpose, a conservatory provides an exciting blank canvas that can be used or adapted as desired.
Homeowners are now using conservatories for all types of living space, for example your conservatory could be used as an impressive dining room, or as a stunning backdrop to your kitchen?
And as more and more of us are choosing to work from home, a conservatory can also serve as an effective office space, affording all the peace and quiet you need. Another option is to turn it into a playroom for your children. By linking the home and garden, conservatories provide a perfect safe haven for children to play in and in which to store away their toys.
Designed and constructed with less fuss and expense of traditional rear extensions, opting to install a conservatory is always a worthwhile alternative to consider - whether or not you are working to a restricted budget.

Planning your ideal conservatory room

A high quality conservatory is however an expensive investment and it’s important to do your homework and take advice, before making a purchase.
Professional Conservatory Companies can advise you on local building regulations and whether you will need planning permission.
If you're within your home's permitted development allowance and your conservatory is separated from your house by patio doors or a French door partition you may be able to go ahead.

Talk to the experts about planning your conservatory room. For more information and advice, or to test-drive a conservatory, contact Global Windows (Sheffield) Ltd or call 0800 0647 080.

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