Open plan, solid roof conservatories are a great way to add some natural light, provide additional space and create an outdoor feel inside.
They can be as simple or as lavish as you want them to be, with unlimited conservatory uses. But where do you start?
For those of you looking for some design advice on how to create your perfect transformed conservatory. We’ve put together a list of our top tips for designing your conservatory so that it feels like a true extension of your home.
Plus outlining the benefits that open-plan, solid roof conservatories bring to you and the rest of your property.
Open plan living and solid roof conservatories
You may be thinking what’s the relevance, but these two are a match made in heaven.
Open-plan solid roof conservatories can be used in a variety of ways; as an extension to open up your kitchen, incorporate extra living space, or playroom for the grandchildren.
Open plan concepts are becoming more and more popular. Allowing you to move freely between areas and share time with your loved ones despite not being in the exact same room.
With solid roof conservatories and open plan living, your conservatory uses are limitless.
Trying to open up your space with your current conservatory roof would cause the rest of your property to suffer severe temperature changes. Plus, increase your heating and cooling bills.
Nobody wants that!
Conservatory roof replacement with a solid roof provides thermal insulation, which gives ambient indoor temperatures throughout your property. Increasing energy efficiency and reducing your consumption.
It's also a great option if you're thinking about having a transformed conservatory but don't want to go through the hassle of moving out for extended periods of time (we've all seen an episode or two of Grand Designs!).
Have we got you excited about creating your ultimate living space?
As experts in bespoke solid roof conservatories, we want to share with you some tips on how best to design one that's perfect for your home.
Top tips for designing your dream transformed conservatory
Designing anything can be joyful. But, big projects like an open plan transformed conservatory can be overwhelming.
Projects4Roofing are always looking for ways to help you have a smooth, seamless process when undergoing conservatory roof replacement transformation.
So, we’ve listed our top tips to get you that space you’ve been dreaming of:
1. Think broadly about how your space will look and feel
When designing an open plan conservatory, you need to think of the bigger picture.
You will need to take into consideration
- The adjacent rooms
- What paint colours are used
- Material of current flooring
- Conservatory uses
- The furniture you wish to use
The answers to these items can assist in your design decisions and contribute to how your transformed conservatory will look and feel.
Whether it’s an entire home or just a room, it can be difficult to make a design work with the existing furnishings.
When faced with this challenge, think about using similar colour palettes and avoid filling your spaces with too many furniture pieces.
This may be a good time for a total decor revamp and clear-out of any unwanted furniture or clutter.
Additionally, solid roof conservatories are able to accommodate a number of different conservatory uses, depending on family dynamics and changing needs.
Your design plans should be flexible enough that they won’t need major changes every few years as tastes change, new trends emerge, or new family members join in on the fun.
2. Plan strategically what your conservatory uses will be
A transformed conservatory will be one of the most satisfying projects you've ever completed.
However, before you start construction on your new open-plan living space, it is important to consider what type of room will best fit your needs. Plus, what rooms are adjoining.
What do you need your conservatory uses to be?
- Office or hobby/craft room
- Playroom for the grandchildren
- TV or music room
- Entertaining area
- Dining room
For instance, the kitchen is usually the hub of the home. If this happens to be an adjoining room, an open plan transformed conservatory would be perfect as a dining room.
Your design will enable you to cook for your family, serve them at the dining table, and clean up afterwards without leaving the room.
It’s also worth thinking about how much time you’ll spend inside your living area. Will the grandchildren be over to play there most days, or is it more likely that adults will relax in this space?
3. Use a Guardian Warm Roof for temperature control
There’s nothing worse than entering a freezing cold conservatory in the winter or a roasting one in the summer!
How do you fix it? Install a solid Guardian Warm Roof!
This insulated conservatory roof is designed to keep your space at a comfortable temperature all year round and extend your conservatory uses.
Solid Roof Conservatories are an innovative, sustainable, and economical solution for conserving heat and improving energy efficiency.
Projects4Roofing is a conservatory roof specialist and a Guardian Certified Installer.
This means that all our team members have been trained specifically on installing the Guardian Warm Roof.
We install only the highest quality products and will work diligently to make sure that every customer is satisfied with their project.
Additionally, Guardian Warm roofs are one of the few ones which comply with the new Part L regulations. These apply to all conservatories transformed after June 16th, 2022, and set the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions in new and existing buildings.
Unlike many of its competitors, Guardian have been working to ensure their roof meets the new standards by upgrading the thickness of insulation to 160mm on all their solid replacement conservatory roofs to achieve a U Value of 0.145W/m²K.
Solid roof conservatories can change the way you live
Solid roof conservatories with open plan living can extend your home and create a living space that will change the way you live.
Making it feel more spacious and incorporated, whilst maintaining privacy and protection from the outside world.
The design should be such that it blends in with the rest of the house. You may consider adding features like LED lights, windows, skylights, or even a wood burner to make it feel more like a room in your home rather than an extension.
A small heads up! If you decide to open your conservatory and have an open plan living space, you will need to comply with existing building regulations. Fortunately, Projects4Roofing handles this whole process fpor you, at no additional cost! So, your open plan living conservatory can now become a dream come true.
We hope this article has given you some tips and inspiration for designing your transformed conservatory with open plan living.
Get in touch today if you want to know more about solid roof conservatories and when you can get yours.
Or read our handy guide if you need to know more about the conservatory roof replacement process.
