Plan the space you will actually use
Sketch the furniture and leave routes between the house and garden. A large glazed area is appealing, but the position of doors and the shape of the floor plan determine where a table or sofa can go.
Consider daylight alongside the roof
Compare roof designs with the direction the room faces and the light reaching adjacent rooms. Discuss glazing and solid roof options with the whole layout in view.
Compare a complete room quotation
Check the base, frame, roof, glazing, doors and finishing work. Discuss any property restrictions and the installation scope before deciding. A conservatory should be chosen for your needs; a future sale price or a particular energy saving cannot be promised from a design alone.
Consider how the room connects to the house
Walk the route from the kitchen or living room to the garden and note where a new room would change it. Think about carrying food, children’s play space and the furniture that will remain in the adjoining room. The connection between spaces should be part of the design discussion, alongside the conservatory’s external appearance.
Decide what you want to change through the seasons
Explain whether you want the room mainly for occasional use or as part of your daily routine. Discuss orientation, roof design, glazing and ventilation with those priorities in mind. Ask for evidence for the products proposed and an explanation of the complete room specification. Neither a style name nor a photograph can promise a particular temperature or energy saving.
Take the next step with a clear brief
Bring a rough furniture plan, photographs of the house and a list of your priorities. Ask what is included in the base, structure, roof, glazing, doors and interior finish. Tell the team about known restrictions affecting your property and discuss the requirements for your address before committing to a design.
Check the proposal for your Shrewsbury address
Shire is based in Shrewsbury, but the requirements for an addition still depend on the individual property and the proposed work. Bring details of any known restrictions or previous approvals to the survey. Planning permission and building control are separate questions; confirm what applies before agreeing the design.
Your questions answered
Will a conservatory add a guaranteed amount to my house value?
No particular resale return can be promised. Choose the room for your own requirements and compare the complete project scope before deciding.
Should I choose the roof before the room layout?
Discuss them together. The roof, door positions, floor plan and light reaching adjoining rooms all contribute to whether the room suits your home.
