Edwardian Conservatories

The Edwardian conservatory evokes the same classical mood as the Victorian conservatory but with a simple rectangular footprint to make the very most of the space available. The addition of a flat gable end instead of a chamfered roof can add a more geometric finish with cleaner lines that help it to blend in with more modern homes.

As with the Victorian conservatory, door positioning offers choice but give some thought to the practicalities. Dwarf walls are an option as always but glass-to-ground on a gable-style can help to accentuate the geometric styling.

For the opposite effect in a conventional non-gable style Edwardian conservatory, a lantern roof can soften the geometric lines.

• The Edwardian conservatory has a simple rectangular base in place of the rounded end to give all the character of the Victorian conservatory while making the most of the space available.

• Although the room is more functional you still need to decide where to site the door, should the outside door be at the end or on one of the sides? Think about moving freely around the furniture and which part of the garden or patio you would like to step out to.

• A plain gable-end on an Edwardian conservatory can create even simpler lines to blend with some modern building styles.

• Floor to ceiling frames, dwarf walls - the design criteria can be varied to suit your tastes.