Conservatories by type of house

Depending on the type of house you live in, you won't install the same conservatory model. Just as the interior design should extend or echo another room, the overall architecture of your conservatory should be in keeping with that of your home. Here are some tips for finding the perfect conservatory shape for your home.

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Conservatories with straight walls and pitched roofs:
These classic designs are based on the simple shapes of traditional squares and rectangles. These conservatories, which back onto a wall of the house, make the most of the space and blend in with any architectural style.
Conservatories with sloping roofs :
While the overall shape is similar to that of straight walls, the main difference here is the presence of glazed corners. This optimises the view of the outdoors.
Double-sloped or Victorian conservatories:
Their great height gives them a generous volume, akin to a workshop conservatory, perfectly suited to old stone houses.
Conservatories with flat roofs:
The conservatory extension is the perfect extension to a contemporary house with a flat roof, or is chosen as an alternative to a permanent structure.

Single-slope conservatory

Conservatory with cut sections

Double-sloped conservatory

Flat roof conservatory

What conservatory for an old house?

Conservatories are often used to renovate or enlarge existing homes. When the walls are old, it's an opportunity to opt for an aluminium conservatory to restore the house.

The most rustic of homes will be perfectly suited to a Victorian-style conservatory, which will further embellish the house by giving it an old-world feel.

However, you can also play with contrasts and opt for a conservatory with a more modern feel. It can also be set against stone walls, to enhance them with light.

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While most conservatories are attached to a single wall of the house, it is entirely possible to imagine a corner conservatory that would be included between two parts of the house, or three if the terrace is surrounded by the walls of the house. These side walls would then complete the extension and form a pleasant, sheltered patio.

Although the glazed surface area will be smaller than in a more traditional conservatory, theopening onto the outside will still be there. But keep to straight walls, so that your project blends in perfectly with the lines of your home.

If your home is primarily a cube, you have several options for your conservatory.

You can either follow the existing lines of the house, extending it with an equally straight rectangle. This is the option that is most popular with owners of this type of home, where the conservatory will add a new cachet thanks to the lacquered aluminium.

Or you can take the opportunity to experiment with other shapes, with a gabled conservatory or a flat-roof conservatory, for example.

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A maison de maître is, by definition, an architectural style that has already made its mark. As with an old house, your first choice should be a Victorian-style conservatory, with elegant , retro lines , topped with ornaments such as flames, finials or roof crests, or with decorations in the glazing such as baseboards or small timbers. On the other hand, you may prefer a more modern conservatory to play on contrasts.

Be careful, however: if only the conservatory is modern and no other elements in the landscape (furniture, gates, etc.) are modern, the extension will not appear to be in harmony with its surroundings. This is a crucial point that you should try to take into account when drawing up the plans for your conservatory, to ensure that the result is as aesthetically pleasing as possible. The most important thing is to ensure that your conservatory blends in with its surroundings. Let's think about your project together.