 | Function - What
will your conservatory be used for? Will it be in use all year round? Will it be used
mostly in early mornings, midday, evenings? For dining, sitting, children playing,
displaying plants? |
| Position - Depending
on the use of your conservatory you will need to plan the best position. Which room should
it connect to? Which direction should it face? (For morning or, evening sun or the best
views of the garden.) |
| Size & Shape - How
large should it be? Which shape will make the best use of the space and the site? (Some
possible configurations are shown on the left.) |
| Appearance - What
style best suits your house? What will it look like from inside and outside? Will it
enhance the look and value of the property? |
| Security - What
level of security is required? Will it match that of the rest of your house? |
| Heating & Ventilation
- If the conservatory is to be used all the year round will it require heating? In the
summer what ventilation, blinds or fans will be needed to keep it cool? |
| Maintenance -
How easy will it need to be to clean and maintain inside and out? (Don't forget the roof,
too.) |
| Planning Permission
- Do you need approval? Many conservatories don't, but you should check, particularly
if you live in a conservation area, your house is listed, or you are making major
structural changes. |
