What simple, practical solutions are there for your home extension project?
Enlarging your home can satisfy a need for extra space or add real value to your home. Whatever the reason, there are a number of ways to make your home extension project a reality. In many respects, installing a conservatory is an appropriate, reliable and cost-effective solution.
The ‘Classic’ house extension versus the installation of a made-to-measure conservatory

A house extension can take the form of an additional wing, an outbuilding, or even an elevation to create a new storey. The work involved and the complexity of this type of project are clearly costly for homeowners. It also takes longer to complete.
As a result, there can be day-to-day inconveniences, such as noise pollution and the inability to use your property as you wish. There's also the problem of uneven or impassable terrain during construction.

Like building a new home, creating a house extension is far from easy. You need to take into account the work involved in bringing it up to standard, as well as the expertise of a professional to look at the aesthetic constraints and the way it fits in with the house.
These are all obstacles that generate additional costs. The precautions to be taken are all the more stringent to ensure the quality of the finished product. The competitive offer from developers is also a selection criterion to ensure this.

It is therefore advisable and preferable to install a conservatory. In addition to a wide choice of customisable models, this type of enlargement is suitable for both modern and traditional architecture . Whatever the surface area available, our experts will ensure that it is installed quickly and viably, giving you a new living space without the inconvenience of a conventional building project.
The layout takes into account the particular features of your home, the specific characteristics of the land and also the interior configuration. So you can enjoy a multi-purpose place to relax or work.
Why opt for a customisable conservatory?
Thanks to its aesthetic and practical qualities, the conservatory is a truly modern home enlargement. The aluminium structure guarantees solidity and safety. Akena offers a range of made-to-measure models to match the criteria of insulation, comfort and performance. From the choice of glazing to the selection of roofing, not forgetting the number of openings to be incorporated, the flexibility of our offer means you can modulate your project for an additional room as you see fit.
A place to live and share, a space dedicated to work or leisure, a room for well-being or to recharge your batteries... From an office to a guest bedroom, or a shelter for an indoor swimming pool, there are many ideas for making your conservatory the place that suits you best. Each use is taken into account in the configuration of the conservatory models, their integration with the house and the architectural coherence of the whole. When it comes to the latter, the choice of colours, decorative accessories and front cladding all play a major role in your preferences.
Other layouts are also possible for your modern or traditional house extension project. Roller shutters and secure openings make the Conservatory an intruder-resistant structure. The roof, for its part, can act as a skylight and, if necessary, can be fitted with blackout elements to better control interior light and ambient temperature. Finally, the aluminium beams can be fitted with lighting so that the conservatory can be enjoyed both day and night.
Considering the cost of the project and the time it will take to erect it, adding a conservatory means you can build a tailor-made home enlargement that's reliable in every way. And that's without counting the many advantages that such a project offers compared with conventional construction.
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