Transform Your Old Conservatory into a 365-Day Room

Be honest: what do you currently use your conservatory for?

For many homeowners who bought properties in and around Hampshire in the 90s or early 2000s, the conservatory dream—a bright, airy connection to the garden—has become a frustrating reality. It’s a familiar story: it’s freezing cold from October to March, and unbearably hot from May to September.

Often, these expensive structures end up as little more than glorified storage rooms. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By refurbishing your existing structure, you can reclaim that footprint and transform it into a modern, comfortable room.

1. See the Transformation

2. The Comfort Shift: Solving the Temperature Problem

The primary reason old conservatories are unusable is the roof. Old polycarbonate or inefficient single glazing offers virtually no thermal insulation. To make the room usable, we must first tackle climate control.

1. The Solid Tiled Roof Revolution

This is the ultimate game-changer. Replacing a transparent roof with a solid, lightweight tiled roof effectively turns your conservatory into a full home extension.

• Thermal Efficiency: Incredible insulation values mean warmth stays in during winter.
• Reduced Glare: Makes the room usable for watching TV or working on screens.
• Aesthetics: Tiles can be matched to your main house roof for a seamless look.

2. Modern High-Performance Glazing

If you love the light and don’t want a solid roof, glass technology has moved on massively. We can upgrade your existing roof and windows with specialist solar-control glass.

3. The Lifestyle Shift: Reimagining the Space

Once the temperature is stable, the exciting part begins: deciding what this new room will be.

A warm, usable roof allows you to open up the back of your house for open-plan dining.

• The Open-Plan Diner: Remove internal doors to create flow from your kitchen.
• The Garden Home Office: Ideally situated away from the noise of the main living areas.
• The ‘Snug’: With a solid roof eliminating glare, this space becomes ideal for comfortable sofas.

4. The Aesthetic Shift: Modernising the Look

Finally, a refurbishment is a chance to wave goodbye to dated styling. If your current conservatory features yellowing white uPVC or fussy cresting, it’s time for an update.

Change the Colour

Switch from standard white to Anthracite Grey or Slate Grey for a sleek, architectural look.

Upgrade the Doors

Swap out old French doors for Aluminium bi-folding doors to open up the entire wall on warm days.

5. Frequently Asked Questions