If you’re someone who has a conservatory, knowing how to make use of the space can be difficult. Throughout winter it can be too cold to use, while in summer it can get too hot depending on how it is built - however, that doesn't mean that you should neglect it and let it become a room that simply holds all of your miscellaneous items. With the help of Changing Rooms TV star and interior designer Anna Ryder Richardson, here’s how you can revitalise your conservatory space for spring and summer and finally make the most of that extra room.
.. Conservatories are often only used for a few weeks a year because it’s too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter.
But Anna believes homeowners should resist the temptation to demolish them and instead install insulation and ‘floor art’ to transform that space. “It’s a gift, an extra living space. Space is what we all crave and millions of people have it, yet don’t make nearly enough use of it.
” With proper insulation and creative furnishings, conservatories can become versatile extensions of your living space. “Modular, multi-functional furniture works best in conservatories. Consider a hard wearing rug to elevate the space.
I love rugs - it’s a piece of art on your floor!” says Anna. “When it comes to furniture, can you move stuff around to suit the season? Or is it time to invest in a statement chair or sofa that will really make you happy?” For that versatile space, this , from Dunelm will add a conte.
