How to modernise your Cornwall conservatory

Make your conservatory open-plan

One way to increase your conservatory use is to open it up to the rest of the house. While this may sound simple, blending your conservatory space with another room gives you lots of benefits.

While being able to see and hear family members in other rooms and nip back and forth with ease is a joy in itself, an open-plan conservatory is also much more functional than one that’s tucked away. If your conservatory leads on from your kitchen — voila! You have a new dining room. If it follows on from your living room, why not turn it into a cosy ‘no tech’ reading room or a designated games room?

This being said, before you rush to make your conservatory open-plan, we hate to say it but… you will need to think about planning permission. 

Generally speaking, you do not need planning permission to install a new conservatory or orangery. You’ll probably remember this from when you got yours installed!

However, if you want to install an open-plan conservatory or remove an external door to open it up after it has been installed, you will need approval. We could go into the details here, but it’s easier if you just give us a call — we’ve worked on lots of open-plan projects, so one of our experts can talk you through the process.

Add exotic plants

If your conservatory is structurally sound but you’re not inspired by its decor anymore, adding exotic plants is an easy way to inject some life into the room. Plus, as conservatories are mostly glass, they’re the perfect place to grow plants that thrive in warmth and sunlight.

One of the great things about nature is that it goes with any design scheme, so you don’t even need to worry about ruining an existing aesthetic you’ve got going on.

Add an orange tree for a pop of colour, a Kentia palm to create a tropical atmosphere, or a Monstera plant if you want to stay on-trend. Just avoid anything that likes the shade!

Add corner pillars

If you’re looking to make a significant aesthetic change to your conservatory without replacing the whole thing, consider adding insulative corner pillars.

These charming columns are inspired by the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, so are great for making a traditional design statement.

Cosy or statement

Last but not least, we recommend deciding whether you want your conservatory to be a cosy haven or a chic statement room. 

If you’ve always gone with design-orientated minimalism, it might be time to switch things up and create a comfortable, laid-back room instead.

On the other hand, if using your conservatory as a second living space hasn’t worked for you in the past, try taking out the sofa and adding some bold pieces of furniture.

CTG Cornwall Conservatories

Are you based in Cornwall and looking to get a new conservatory or upgrade your existing structure? Give us a call or visit us in person at our Hayle showroom. Whether you’re hoping to design your own bespoke conservatory or get a replacement roof, we’re ready to help you with your project!