Enjoy your garden, whatever the weather!

There are many great things about British Summers; Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, Music Festivals and picnics in the park to name a few. Reliable weather however is unfortunately not on that list, we are known for our unpredictable weather in Britain having glorious sunshine one minute and torrential rain the next so to ensure you can enjoy your garden whatever the weather why not invest in a conservatory or garden room.

Many homeowners choose to add a conservatory simply to increase the ground floor living space in their home but they can be a great design feature for your property bringing your garden indoors.

Here are some great suggestions of how you could benefit from a conservatory over the summer season:

• Conservatories can make great dining rooms, especially in summer when guests can marvel at the beautiful plants and flowers in your garden. When the evening draws in use tea lights in old (washed) jam jars to create a beautiful ambience.

• A great advantage of a conservatory is the amount of natural light they let into your home. If the weather is bad outside conservatories can make great play rooms/study areas for your children ensuring the get the most of the natural light even if it’s a bit chilly outside.

• On a clear summer’s evening you could use your conservatory to relax gazing at the stars rather than sat in the living room staring at the TV.

• If the weather is particularly hot one day, you can open your conservatory doors and use it as shade from the glaring sun whilst still enjoying the summer breeze.

We have reported in the past on how much value conservatories can add to your property (Ten Ways to add value to your home) but instead of just adding a standard conservatory to boost your property value why not undertake some research into the wide range of designs and models available to get the most out of your investment. Anglian Home Improvements talk us through their range of models:

The Elizabethan - This is a classic conservatory, it’s distinctive, uncomplicated line make it a design classic.

The Garden Room - This is an ideal choice for a modern property and suits a property with a smaller garden.

The Harmony - If you have more garden space you could go this custom built conservatory to maximise your living space.

Wooden - If you have an older, period property a traditional wooden extension may be just right for your home.

Verandah - This conservatory has an elongated room that provides a sheltered outdoor area, perfect for summertime BBQs.

Orangery - An orangery can be a beautiful addition to your property offering a light and bright living space cost effectively.

All conservatories from Anglian come with a range of frame finishes and a 10 year guarantee. The company are currently offering a special offer of 25% off conservatories and veradahs, plus a free solaroof upgrade. Visit Anglian for more details.

If you are looking for even more unique designs or extensions for a larger property then Everest also do a large selection of garden rooms, conservatories and glass extensions.