Why do people buy a Conservatory and what do they use it for?

Conservatories come in many different shapes and sizes to fit various lifestyles. Different materials and combinations can be added together to suit your needs.
At Test Valley Windows we offer an extensive choice of styles and design options including Victorian, Edwardian, Modern, Gable, Combination, Orangeries and Livin Room conservatories. With so many styles and shapes available we make sure the extension you choose suits your home and budget.
Which? asked just under a thousand of its members who already own a conservatory what their reasons were for getting the extension built on to their house. The results were very interesting.
Nearly half of the people Which? asked said the key reason they got a new conservatory was because they wanted more room and living space.
21% of people said they wanted to maximise the light coming into their home
16% of people wanted to add a wow factor to their home
13% wanted to have more space for garden items and plants
5% of people wanted more space to play
3% of people wanted to create more storage space
Interestingly, only 1 in 4 people bought their conservatory to add value to their home, and more than 8 in 10 people expected their conservatory to add value to their home anyway.
Take a look at our Conservatory and Orangery page to give you more information on our conservatory styles available. Our gallery may also give you some ideas as to the design you would like for your conservatory.