Ten Things To Do In Your Conservatory

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Make The Most Out Of Your Conservatory

A conservatory doesn't just add value to your house, it adds extra space and an opportunity to make your home a better place. You can use your conservatory to improve your life, by pursuing a hobby or just getting a little relaxation away from the family.

These are some ideas on how to make your conservatory work best for you!

Grown-Up Living Room

One of the best ways to use your conservatory is as a grown-up living room. A lot of people get a conservatory in the first place to give their house more space; it's a really cost-effective way of making more room without moving home.

A grown-up living room gives you somewhere to escape from the kids, where toys are barred and you can relax. It's also the easiest room in the house to keep clean and tidy.

With the right furniture and lighting a conservatory can look grown-up and have a great atmosphere for the adults in the house.

Living Room Things

Winsome Wood Coffee Table, Antique Walnut

Amazon Price: $84.42 (as of 11/16/2009)

Winsome Wood Coffee Table with Dual Drawers and Shelf, Black

Amazon Price: $139.00 (as of 11/16/2009)

Syrah Coffee Table with Frosted Glass, Shelf

Amazon Price: $138.35 (as of 11/16/2009)

Games Room

If you've always wanted a pool table but never had the space, a conservatory may be the answer. More cost-effective than an extension, it gives you all the room you need for a great pool table or other game, and it's out of the way of the rest of the house.

You can escape to the conservatory to unwind, and none of your clutter has to find room in the rest of your home. If every other room is full up with the furniture of everyday life, a conservatory can be the perfect solution.

If you prefer games consoles, a conservatory can give you the space to play without intruding upon family life. It's important to spend time together, so putting the playstation in the conservatory keeps it out of sight and out of mind when it's not being used.

Games Room Things

Harvil Tabletop Pool Table with Accessories

Amazon Price: $119.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

Mizerak P0867 Premium Billiard Table Cover

Amazon Price: $63.26 (as of 11/16/2009)

Mike Massey Billiards Pool Table Cover

Amazon Price: $12.16 (as of 11/16/2009)

Grow Plants

A conservatory can be the perfect place to grow plants. With an atmosphere like a greenhouse it may be the perfect place to tend those delicate shoots. Don't forget though that nighttimes and winter are cold so you might want to install a heater too.

The conservatory invariably leads onto the garden, giving another great reason to use it for something garden-related. There's no need to track through the house in muddy boots; you just use the conservatory doors, and it doesn't matter so much if a tile floor gets dirty.

You can see out to the garden from your conservatory so it has a green atmosphere for the green-fingered.

Gardening Supplies

Fiskars 9424 Garden Bucket Caddy

Amazon Price: $13.13 (as of 11/16/2009)

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting and Pruning Techniques

by: Tracy DiSabato-Aust

Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 11/16/2009)

AeroGrow AeroGarden with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit, Black

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 11/16/2009)

Conservatory Links

Conservatory window cleaning: All you need to keep your conservatory spick and span.

Clean!

Don't forget that you have to keep your conservatory clean! The big windows will put more on your window cleaning bill, but did you know that you can clean them yourself?

A window cleaning pole can be fun to use and means that you don't have to wait for the window cleaner to call.

Always make sure that you have some window spray handy, because dirty windows can make your conservatory look nasty. It's a nicer place to be if the windows are sparkling and you can see outside.

If you've got a tiled floor you're lucky; this is really easy to keep clean and just needs wiping or sweeping every now and then.

Cleaning Stuff

Evriholder Slipper Genie Microfiber Cleaning Slippers

Amazon Price: $12.27 (as of 11/16/2009)

Cleaning Plain & Simple: A ready reference guide with hundreds of sparkling solutions to your everyday cleaning challenges

by: Donna Smallin

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/16/2009)

Cleaning Trolley

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

Pets Room

What better place to keep your rabbit or hamster than in the conservatory? It keeps their mess away from the main house and makes them easier to clean out. They're right next to the garden too so can be let outside easily.

You could also let your pet run around the conservatory for some exercise! Make sure that you have a heater though, because conservatories can get cold at night and you don't want your pet to be chilly!

Pet Stuff

Flexi Large Retractable 26-Foot Classic Long 3 Tape Leash, Black

Amazon Price: $22.83 (as of 11/16/2009)

Planet Dog Large Zip Lead, Chrome/Titanium

Amazon Price: $31.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

Planet Dog 5' Natural Hemp Leash with Fleece Handle, Apple Green

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

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Dining Room

If you need some extra room then the conservatory is the perfect place to put a dining table. It's a light and airy room so has a great atmosphere, and you have good views of the garden so it's just a pleasant room to eat in.

By using your conservatory as a dining room, you also keep food smells away from the rest of the house. Make sure that you use it every day though; sometimes it's a hassle to set a table, but if you don't do it every day your conservatory won't get enough use!

You can decorate your conservatory different to the rest of the house because it won't look strange; its a completely separate room so try a completely different look. Create the dining room you always wanted in this fantastic space!

Dining Room Accessories

J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 17-Piece Block Set

Amazon Price: $76.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

Ginsu 4827 14 Piece Stainless Block Set - Black

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set, Natural

Amazon Price: $33.59 (as of 11/16/2009)

Kids Room

A conservatory makes the perfect kid's playroom. It's a space where all their toys can find a home and be kept out of the way of the rest of the house. Make it a fun room and your kids will love spending time there, giving you time to do other things.

If you have glass doors it's even better; you can keep an eye on them from the next room!

A conservatory is easy to keep clean; another reason to give it over to the kids! Its next to the garden so they can go outside whenever they like, and not bring mess into the house. Half inside and half outside, the conservatory is a room that kids will love.

Kid's Toys

LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces

Amazon Price: $19.97 (as of 11/16/2009)

LEGO Community Workers Set

Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

LEGO® Road Construction Set

Amazon Price: $37.76 (as of 11/16/2009)

Party Room

Sometimes you just need some extra space to entertain, and a conservatory is the perfect solution. Its out of the main living area so doesn't get the same wear and tear; it can be as tidy and stunning as you like when your guests come round.

Especially great in summer months, your conservatory can be the perfect inside space when you have a barbecue or garden party, somewhere for guests to sit down or move for warmth when the sun goes in!

It's easy to create an atmosphere with some candles; they'll reflect off the glass and make the room look magical.

Keep your guests away from the kitchen and they won't see all the preparation!

Party Supplies

Spring Loaded Party Poppers (No gunpowder)

Amazon Price: $7.40 (as of 11/16/2009)

Party Poppers 12 pack

Amazon Price: $1.00 (as of 11/16/2009)

Party Poppers - 2 Bags of 72

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

Hobby Room

The perfect room for indulging your hobbies, a conservatory can offer some peace and quiet away from the main house. This is perfect if you like to knit, or paint; you can concentrate on your creations with no distractions!

The great thing about conservatories is the light; lots of windows mean lots of natural light, and as an artist knows this is very important. A light and airy atmosphere makes being creative a lot easier!

If you are artistic then a hobby room is definitely for you. It's a far nicer space than a simple spare bedroom and is sure to get the creative juices flowing!

Craft Supplies

Fabulous Folds for Card Making

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/16/2009)

Making Mechanical Cards: 25 Paper-Engineered Designs

by: Sheila Sturrock

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/16/2009)

Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers (Memory Makers)

Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 11/16/2009)

Home Gym

If you're a fitness fanatic, think about making your conservatory into a home gym. There's enough space for several machines so you can really get a good workout.

Save money on your gym membership by working out at home! It'll never be too busy and you can work out at any time of the day or night.

The great thing about your conservatory is that you can keep it warm in winter and cool in summer. Open the doors to the garden to get some fresh air and it's just like working out outside!

Gym Things

Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat

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amandaquerque amandaquerque May 14, 2008 @ 3:59 pm

Excellent info and excellent addition to the BIG LENSES Group!

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