The Victorian Conservatory

The classic victorian conservatory was developed in the early 19th century prmarily by wealthy landowners and merchants who wished somewhere elegant to accomodate their vast collections of beautiful and exotic plants from arount the world. The style and elegance of the period has been retained in every Penicuik conservatory.

Most people name their conservatory as their favourite room. Penicuik Home Improvements say that this is partly because of the lighting – maximum daylight during the day, and magical reflected light at night, especially with candles, lamps and fairy lights – creating a warm ambience.

But, according to Penicuik, who have manufactured and fitted thousands of conservatories throughout Scotland over the last 30 years, it is also popular because it provides the opportunity to enjoy the garden in all weathers, without the wasps and midges to worry about. Plus it represents a bonus room – extra space – for dining, watching TV, home office, play room, music room, reading the papers etc. With power points, heating, ventilation and security, there’s no limit to how you can use a conservatory these days. Penicuik even offer self-cleaning glass roofs, which not only keep heat out on hot days, but also keep it in when it is cold outside.

On top of that, a conservatory adds real value to your house – sometimes by more than the cost of the conservatory itself. So, as well as improving your lifestyle, it is an excellent investment too.

A conservatory, whether it is a classic Victorian, elegant Edwardian, lantern-top, P-shaped or other design, is much admired by friends and family, and always adds style to your home. Many people furnish theirs with solid traditional furniture, while others prefer light cane or rattan furniture. It all depends on your taste.

Penicuik work closely with their customers when designing their dream room, to make sure that they get the best design for their home and lifestyle. They can even show customers how it will look with the help of computer-aided graphics.

A Victorian conservatory will improve the value of your home and enhance its appeal, but it is essential that you use a reputable company with a proven track record and impeccable reputation for standards and service.