Table of contents
- Designs according to design
- Pros and Cons: Different materials
- Air and shade - that's what the conservatory thrives on
- Bring the conservatory to life
- Urban jungle in trend
In the warm summer months you prefer to spend time in the garden. The warm rays of the sun warm your body, moving among the plants cheers you up and you can gather new energy for everyday life. When the days get shorter and it's cold outside, many people suffer from limited outdoor activities. If you also like to lie in the garden in the winter months and want to read a good book, you should opt for a conservatory. This is an extension of the living space. Thanks to high-quality insulation, you can enjoy a tropical atmosphere inside, even when the outside temperature is frosty. What you have to pay attention to when building your conservatory and how to set it up for summer is explained below.
Designs according to design
The conservatory is not a uniform concept that is implemented equally by every client. Rather, you have a lot of creative freedom that you should use to your advantage. The first thing to consider is the architecture of the existing house. Eventually should harmoniously add to the conservatory, because it is a house extension. Furthermore, the location of the property on which the conservatory is to be built and its size must be taken into account. Once these factors have been clarified, you can incorporate your personal budget and preferences into the design of the conservatory. Would you like a tropical design or do you prefer an industrial look? Would you like a flat glass roof or a pompous superstructure? For this purpose, it is important to get in close contact with a specialized architect.
Pros and Cons: Different materials
The selection of materials for the construction of the conservatory plays a decisive role in two respects. On the one hand they give a certain look as well as an atmosphere. Where metallic materials quickly embody the industrial look, natural materials contribute more to the boho style. The materials also have different requirements in terms of care, maintenance and handling. Many people choose aluminum when building their conservatory. The material shows numerous advantages, for example the lightness in combination with high load-bearing capacity. In this way, slim profiles can be designed that are hardly noticeable and can still carry very heavy loads. Aluminum is weather resistant, so that it does not start to rust. This reduces the maintenance effort enormously. A combination of wood and aluminum is also available. This interplay offers you the load-bearing capacity of aluminum with the natural look of wood. Inside, a very homely atmosphere is created that invites you to linger for a long time. By using aluminum cover shells, you benefit from the weather resistance of the material. The wood is protected from environmental influences.
Large glass fronts are used to give the conservatory a light touch. However, these must be designed with care so that no winter cold penetrates into the interior. For this reason, most architects rely on thermal insulation glass or insulating glass. This glass offers you high energy efficiency and at the same time is protected against burglary. The immense thickness of the material also absorbs sound. Even conservatories that are located directly on a street do not become a noisy place of unrest. A special feature of the glass is the heat-retaining effect. Sun rays can penetrate from the outside. The resulting heat inside is kept and does not penetrate to the outside. This saves you immense heating costs.
Air and shade - that's what the conservatory thrives on
In the conservatory, however, it is not just about high-quality insulation. In addition to a pleasant temperature, the conservatory also needs good ventilation and shading. There are two systems to choose from for ventilation. You can opt for mechanical cross ventilation or motorized ventilation. The mechanical variation has to be opened or closed with muscle power, whereas electrically operated motors do not just open at the push of a button. Rather, with the integration of a smart system, you can ensure that the conservatory is ventilated via app control. Be sure to fly screen all windows and ventilation units. This way no insects can get into the conservatory.
Tip:
During the hot summer months, it is important to prevent the intense rays of the sun from penetrating your relaxing conservatory. Therefore, roller shutters are recommended. These can also be selected in manual or motorized versions. In this way, you can control the intensity of the penetrating sun rays as you wish.
Bring the conservatory to life
After the conservatory has been planned and built, it's time to set it up. The first thing to decide is whether the conservatory should be more of a living room or a flower paradise. Also decide on a style that should decorate the appearance of your conservatory. If you like it rustic, you can rely on many wooden elements that exude a rustic flair. In line with this, you should rely on robust plants. A maritime style is characterized by the choice of colors blue and white. Tropical plants such as palm trees or cacti go well with this. Would you like to turn the conservatory into your retreat for reading a good book? Then comfortable armchairs, a small table to set down tea or coffee and bookshelves should not be missing. In this room you will find filigree Plants like orchids or lilies very good one.
The larger the plants are, the more important it becomes to rely on plant trolleys. Find it in Marco Heger's online shop They send plant trolleys that blend harmoniously into the flair of your conservatory. The function of these helpers is obvious: place heavy plants on the rollers. You can now move the plant as you wish, without having to use muscle power to move heavy loads. This not only offers you safety and a reduction in the risk of injury. You can also spontaneously change the layout of your conservatory and offer the plants a new location.
Tip:
If you want to use the plant rollers outside of the conservatory, they offer a special extra. There is a clearance in the middle of each plant trolley. If plants are placed on the rollers without a planter, waterlogging can drain off easily. This saves you the additional weight of the cachepot.
Urban jungle in trend
Creating an urban jungle is becoming more and more popular. A room in which you feel like you are in the middle of an African jungle offers a balance from the stressful everyday life. This requires numerous robust plants that bring the conservatory to life. In addition, the conservatory offers a place to dem not hardy plants can hibernate.
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