Modern Conservatories

Modern conservatories are a sleek, stylish and minimalistic addition to your home that allow you to enjoy your garden all year round.

If you’re in two minds about whether to install a conservatory or have an extension, then you might want to consider the types of modern conservatory we’ve highlighted in this article.

Modern conservatories tend to be clean and minimalistic, allowing natural light in through lots of glass panels. The frames can be made from aluminium, wood or uPVC, with each having different benefits that you’ll need to consider.

If you prefer intricate detail and period design, then you might want to consider Victorian or Edwardian conservatories.

A modern conservatory isn’t a type of conservatory, per se, it’s more a style that encompasses a few different types.

Lean To

Modern lean to conservatories are often a square or rectangular space with a flat roof that slopes down from the brick of the house to the far end of the conservatory. They make for ideal large of small modern conservatories and tend to be a more affordable option when compared to orangeries, but that doesn’t mean they don’t come with their own benefits:

Orangery

If you’re not sure whether to have a modern conservatory or an extension then an orangery is the perfect option. The name comes from them being originally used as a space to grow orange trees.

Modern orangeries have more brickwork than typical conservatories, with an angled glass roof that protrudes out of a flat brick roof. So the line between being outdoors and indoors isn’t as blurred than when you’re enjoying your garden from the conservatory. Here are just a few of the benefits:

Glass conservatory

A modern glass conservatory, or glass room, is the best choice if you’re looking to completely immerse yourself in the outdoors without stepping outside. It could even be argued that the benefits of a glass conservatory, make it the most modern choice of all:

Loggia

Coming out of Italy, Loggia conservatories boast modern European design that falls somewhere between a conservatory and an extension. Four columns, one in each corner, give Loggia conservatories a strong look and can be enjoyed all year round without getting too hot in the summer or too cold during the winter. That’s not the only benefit either:

Installation isn’t as long as other conservatories because the pillars are manufactured in a factory beforehand

Choose between many colours and styles

Aluminium

Aluminium is the perfect material for a modern conservatory thanks to its minimal, sleek and simplistic appearance.

uPVC
uPVC is a cheap alternative to aluminium and wood and will require very little maintenance, just the occasional wipe down. However, what you make up for in price, you can sometimes sacrifice in visual appeal.

Wood

Timber is very much a traditional material for construction but can give a luxurious feel to many modern conservatories.

There are many factors that will determine the final cost of a new modern conservatory from the style, the size and the material. You’ll also need to factor in the installation costs.

Lean To Conservatory Costs

A lean to conservatory is one of the cheaper types of modern conservatory, especially if you go with uPVC.

Orangery Conservatory Costs

Depending on the size of the orangery, the potential cost can reach as high as £100,000 but, typically, the costs before installation will be as highlighted in the below table.

Please note that these potential costs don’t include the cost of installation. To find the best deal when it comes to installation, you should get multiple quotes and then compare them.

Glass is a big part of any conservatory installation and there are several of options you can choose from:

By completing one of our simple online forms, you’ll get free quotes from up to 3 trusted installers in your local area which you can then compare before picking the one that’s best for your home.