Wood Conservatories

A bespoke timber or wood conservatory is the perfect way to blend the barriers between your property and garden, creating a light-filled addition to any home. In particular, our designs combine the very best of modern technologies with classical features to create conservatory extensions that are both striking and fully functional all year around. 

Traditional wooden conservatories have been a statement of opulence and wealth amongst homeowners since the Victorian era, and have since secured their place in architectural history. Conservatories were originally designed to meet the nation's love for gardening by creating a space that is dedicated to housing exotic plants, however, the use of these rooms has evolved over the decades. 

In recent times it has been more common for wooden conservatories to be used as an additional space for family living. However, we’ve also seen conservatories used as kitchens, and dining rooms and sometimes as a home office, a yoga sanctuary, an art studio, or just a relaxing place to unwind after a hard day’s work.

Design features of a wood conservatory

Our wood conservatories are designed to allow the maximum amount of light to enter the space below. As a result, a large amount of glazing will be incorporated into the design. A standout feature of our conservatories is the fully glazed roof, which is designed and pitched to allow as much light into the room as possible, whilst also taking into account the style of the existing property and the conservatory’s aspect and location.

With the high level of glazing involved in the design, it’s a common concern that conservatories are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. In fact, with our application of modern glazing technologies, nothing could be further from the truth. We use solar reflective glass, triple glazing, automated ventilation and underfloor heating to help our conservatory designs regulate the temperature all year round. A well-designed conservatory will be created to ensure it is a comfortable space for the homeowner to enjoy, no matter what the weather has in store!

Does a wooden conservatory have to be white?

Absolutely not! White has always been a popular colour choice for wood or timber glazed extensions but there are plenty of other options. Even if you like the look of white, a softer, off-white is sometimes easier on the eye than a pure bright white.

However, conservatories can be painted in almost any colour. We've designed some striking extensions in very dark off-blacks (such as Lead), warm mid-greys (such as Grey Smoke) and subtle, cooler tones, including Washed Blue and French Provence.

Heritage colours complement many homes and include creams, harvest yellows, and soft greens.

We can advise you about which paint colours will best suit your new conservatory but one thing we will not compromise on is the paint type. Any paint chosen must be water-based, acrylic paint manufactured using fine pigments to give the very best finish. We have our own range which over comprises 40 different tones.

Which woods are used in the manufacture of a conservatory?

We use a variety of both hard and soft woods to manufacture our timber conservatories. We only select woods that are durable and stable to ensure our conservatories will stand the test of time and be resistant to the elements. If you’re particularly interested in the woods we use and where we source them from, you can find out more on our technical details page.

Using natural materials in the home has numerous benefits to the environment as well as to homeowners themselves. When timber is used in the design of a conservatory, it adds a special warmth, beauty, texture, and dimension that is unsurpassed by other materials. 

Our expert design team will be sure to work with you to create a space that meets your family’s needs while also enhancing your property from inside and out.