How Your Choice Of Oak Conservatories Can Harmonise Garden And Home - By: Kathryn Dawson

It is no secret that the desire of any home owner is to get the most out of their garden. Indeed, for some, the focal point of home is the garden and any extension will have to complement it. So, even oak conservatories, as impressive as they may be, must enhance the outdoors and not insist themselves on the garden that is considered perfect already.

Harmonising oak framed conservatories with a garden may seem a little strange. After all, it is usually its relationship with the principal building that matters most, complementing the structure and not dominating the complex. But, the concept of harmonising the extension and the garden is based on a preference for a seamless progression from one part of a property into the other.

In essence, that the hardwood orangery, conservatory or garden room, is not at odds with its surrounds, but blends well into it. To accomplish this there are a few aspects of a garden to consider when choosing the conservatory design initially.

The first is the actual type of garden that there is. Often the choice of conservatory is dependent on the tastes of the home owner, but then so too is the garden. It stands to reason then that the two will often complement each other.

There are two general types of garden designs, namely a formal and an informal design. These are quite different in appearance, with a formal garden incorporating straight lines, well manicured lawns and perfectly clipped hedges. The garden is all about control, where nature is subdued and order reigns.

The informal garden, however, looks quite disorganised in its layout, with an air of the wild retained to offer a garden experience that is closer to nature. It is also referred to as an English garden, with ponds and water features hidden behind flower beds, and trees dotted around in no particular order. Of course, as natural as it may look, this can often be a purposefully designed garden.

In general, the Victorian style conservatory tends to be favoured in formal gardens. The grandeur of the Victorian design, standing rather regally, with facetted round ends, seems suitable to overlook a carefully tended and well manicured garden.

For an informal garden, a less regal looking design is usually ideal. For example, a lean to is quite popular as it stands modestly against the main building and seems to nestle within the garden itself. The effect is unfussy, down to earth and unassuming, which are the same characteristics that an informal garden displays.

The materials used are, of course, important too. Real hardwood frames are always suitable, but the finishes can vary. For example, the informal garden conservatory may boast natural wood as a feature to harmonise its design with the natural surrounds, perhaps with a grove of mature trees close by. Natural oak is a favourite, though through the selection of finishes, they can become white or perhaps cream to match the particular colour scheme of the principal house.

Of course, the interior decor of the conservatory can also play a key role, with a woodland theme maintained in the choice of interior pillars, flooring and furniture. Exhibiting a plentiful amount of plants can also serve to provide an easy and gradual transition from home to garden, providing that feeling of being close to nature though one might still be lounging in the conservatory.

Alternatively, spacious, cleanly laid out and a rather minimalist style of decor can add a modern feel to the interior while also complementing the crisp, manicured shapes of the formal garden design.

So much can be done to harmonise an extension with the garden that one has. True, its relationship with the house will always be a key factor in its design, but its role as a room connecting house and garden cannot be underestimated.

There is a conservatory for every garden, and a garden for every conservatory. From oak framed conservatories for earthy quality to a hardwood orangery with stone finished low walls, the wilds of an English style garden can be accommodated.

The complete range of traditional and bespoke styles of oak conservatories contains the premier options available, boasting a quality, durability and suitability to both the grandest and most modest of estates.

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for David Salisbury, a leading manufacturer that has over 25 years of experience providing top-quality oak conservatories, hardwood orangery, garden rooms and pool enclosures. Find out about oak framed conservatories today.

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