When it comes to getting ready for summer, it is always a good idea to prepare your conservatory for the warmer months. Throughout the summertime, is the time many of us use our conservatory as an extension of our homes.
Now is the ideal time to service your conservatory in time for summer. We explain below, the steps you should take to ensure your conservatory is in tip top shape ready to enjoy throughout the summer.
De-clutter
Avoid using your conservatory as storage or an overflow room of your house. In order to brighten up your conservatory, you need to first create space by decluttering. Get stuff off the window sills and let the light shine through. Think about different ways in which you can get the most out of your conservatory. Is it a place for toys, or a place to entertain? Why not try setting up zones for different activities.
Colour
A wash of paint can make a huge difference to the lighting and feel of your conservatory and give the overall appearance a much-needed revamp.
On the inside of your conservatory, a darker paint colour will make your conservatory much darker and will reduce the light. Whereas a lighter colour, like white or cream, will increase the light and make your conservatory lighter and brighter all year round.
The colour of paint should tie in with the conservatory colour scheme you’ve picked for your blinds and furniture. If you have dark blinds and dark furniture, dark paint will help that evening feeling and a more summer feel for light conservatory colour schemes and designs.
Plants
Adding some conservatory plants is yet another effective way in which you can ‘bring the outdoors in’. This means that your conservatory provides the perfect fusion between the fresh, green tranquility of your garden and the warm, soft comforts of your home’s interior.
There are a few things to consider when choosing the best plants for your conservatory such as: ‘What temperature is my conservatory?’ and ‘How high maintenance do I want my plants to be?’. It is also important to check whether any plants you’re considering are potentially poisonous to your pets.
Furniture
Placing rattan garden furniture in your conservatory is a great idea as you can quickly move your furniture back into the garden and make the most of the sunshine.
Additionally, rattan garden furniture looks great in a conservatory thanks to the natural colourings which complement the open space well. Additionally, conservatories often experience extreme high and extreme low temperatures and rattan garden furniture is designed to withstand these extremities.
Rattan garden furniture comes with comfortable padded cushions which make the furniture incredibly comfortable to sit on regularly and use for spending time relaxing in your conservatory.
Maintenance
As well as looking after the inside of your conservatory, you should always ensure that the outside is in top condition to prolong its use.
It is important to clear the guttering, down pipes and drainage slots, especially after winter where leaves and debris can clog up.
Make sure all the windows and doors and cleaned to avoid moulding and green stains and that the locks, handles and hinges are well oiled and lubricated to avoid rusting.
To ensure your conservatory lasts for many years, ensure that it is well ventilated in the summer, to avoid overheating, and keep it well heated in the winter. This will help to avoid problems such as condensation, damp, mould and will keep your conservatory feeling warm and cosy, smelling pleasant, and continue to be an enjoyable area of your home for you and your family to appreciate.
