They call them ‘greenhouses’, ‘sunrooms’, ‘sunporches’, ‘garden rooms’, ‘gazebos’ and for those with a bit of imagination; ‘gazebotoriums’!

What makes a Conservatory a bit different from all of the above?

One of our customers once said to [...]]]> I have been building conservatories for almost 25 years, and still most of my friends have no idea what I do.

They call them ‘greenhouses’, ‘sunrooms’, ‘sunporches’, ‘garden rooms’, ‘gazebos’ and for those with a bit of imagination; ‘gazebotoriums’!

What makes a Conservatory a bit different from all of the above?

One of our customers once said to us “if I ever build another house, it will have a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and conservatory because those are the only rooms we ever use!” Well, 15 years later, he did build another house, but he added a few rooms to that list, out of good judgment, and also a much larger conservatory.

A conservatory is a living space first an foremost.

When the Europeans first began to build conservatories, they also built greenhouses. One space to grow it, the other to show it off!

Famous conservatories in the USA have production facilities (greenhouses) and conservatories (display).

We know that when Ms. White invited everyone to her house, including our friend, Colonel Mustard, the intention was not to stage a murder in the conservatory!

Do you know the Colonel’s first name? If so, send a comment!

The point is, conservatories are all around us, and becoming more and more popular on homes today.

Not just a Victorian extension anymore, but a great space to enjoy the sun, and use as a passive energy source for your home!

In subsequent blogs, we will detail the design of an ordinary suburban USA home that is adding a conservatory along with many simple energy saving features. Once more, showing that the conservatory can be Green, not just a place for Mr Green to hide anymore!

If you have ever dreamed of having a Conservatory space on your home or if you are a current conservatory owner we hope that you find this series of articles most useful. The Conservatory (or Conservatree, as spoken in Britain) is [...]]]>

A beautiful conservatory - this could be a new light-filled room on your home

If you have ever dreamed of having a Conservatory space on your home or if you are a current conservatory owner we hope that you find this series of articles most useful. The Conservatory (or Conservatree, as spoken in Britain) is a wonderfully relaxing space that effortlessly marries your home with your garden. Take a deep breath and you can almost feel the warm sun on your skin and smell your jasmine in bloom.

We’re planning on publishing tips on how to decorate your conservatory from a professional Interior Decorator and Conservatory/Greenhouse gardening tips from a seasoned horticulturist.

Plus, we’re always full of advice and counsel. If you’ll join our merry band here, you can comment and ask further questions. We do moderate the comments so they may not appear immediately.

Follow our conservatory projects from start to finish as well as interviews with industry pros and current clients!

If you already own a conservatory, share your stories with us. If you are having difficulties of one kind or another concerning your conservatory, maybe we can help. Join the fraternity of Conservatory owners and share your experiences with one another.