During the winter months, we miss spending time in our gardens and to enjoying the outdoors. There are fewer gardening jobs to occupy us and fewer opportunities to bask in the sun, but have you ever considered bringing the outside in? At Notaro Windows, we specialise in conservatories in Somerset, and want to help you enjoy the outdoors all year round.
If extending your home isn’t an option or you want to create a completely separate, tranquil space away from the hustle and bustle of life, then a garden room is a perfect way to achieve this. Garden rooms are on-trend and can be used by all the family. In this article, we will discuss the differences between a conservatory and a garden room, and help you decide which is best for you.
Benefits of a Garden Room
The biggest difference of a garden room from uPVC conservatories is that it is not attached to your house. This means it can be built for a variety of uses, from home office to gym room, to just a place to relax. There are a multitude of ways that you can make a garden room work for you and this separation from the home can provide a sense of privacy that you might not have elsewhere. This is not to say that you can’t use conservatories in a similar way, we are happy to discuss bespoke designs and can create an area for working in your conservatory if you want it.
Another key difference is that garden rooms tend to have fewer windows than conservatories, so you won’t have neighbours looking in and watching what you’re up to. It is also means they have more options for customisation, you can include soundproofing to create a practice space for the musicians in your family or even just create a calm work environment. The lack of windows also allows for more consistent temperature control, as they are built with premium wall insulation, as opposed to being 75% glass. If you have specific ideas for your garden, get in touch with Notaro Windows. As we build garden rooms and uPVC conservatories in Somerset, we are happy to discuss your ideas to help your inspiration come to life.
Benefits of a Conservatory
If you want your home to flow, then a conservatory may be the better option for you as it is an extension onto your house and can match the surrounding rooms. It is a cost-effective way of extending because it only spans across one storey and is mostly made of glass as opposed to brick. A conservatory also means you don’t have to leave the house to access your calming space, like you would with a garden room. You could also build a uPVC conservatory, which has great insulating properties and is a low maintenance option for extension into your garden.
Conservatories typically have 50% of the walls and 75% of the windows made up of glass, meaning they let in lots of natural light and create an airy space. This makes the perfect area for enjoying the outside, whilst staying warm and dry inside. Like a garden room, conservatories can be made bespoke to your requirements, with a variety of frames and materials to choose from. As an added bonus, a conservatory can add value to your home because it is an extra room and creates more space for the next owners should you decide to sell.
What is right for you?
Both garden rooms and conservatories have major benefits for creating new space in your Somerset home. If you want a separate workspace, then a garden room may be better for you as they create privacy and keep your work area away from your relaxing space. This is particularly useful at a time when many people are not going to the office as often. However, a good conservatory design gives you a better connection with your garden and can have multiple functions in your home. We pride ourselves on high-quality design and build and all of our uPVC conservatories and windows are professionally designed and manufactured in our Somerset factory. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Notaro Windows.
If you’re looking for a bespoke garden rooms or uPVC conservatory in Somerset, contact us today. We offer a 10-year guarantee on all conservatories we build. Discover our full range of services, from orangeries to uPVC windows. Get in touch by calling 01278 662298 or send us an email at sales@notarowindows.com.