6 ways to make conservatories the perfect winter entertainment room

Turning a conservatory into the perfect winter entertainment room is very much reliant on its ability to retain heat – the last thing that you or any of your guests will want is to be cold. However, there are plenty of ways for conservatories to be warmed up. And once it’s warm, you can use it as you please!

1. Convert the conservatory roof

If you, like so many others with outdated conservatories, find your conservatory is freezing in the winter, you should consider replacing the roof. A huge amount of heat is lost through an inefficient conservatory roof, particularly old glass versions. However, a Supalite tiled roof from T&K has been specially designed to retain more heat, ensuring your conservatory is warmer than before.

If you have a polycarbonate roof, rain noise will be more noticeable, so by upgrading to a solid or tiled roof, this will cut out loud noises to a whisper.

2. Have a woodburner fitted

A woodburner is an eco-friendly way to provide additional warmth, although it will provide you with a stylish focal point too. Similarly to an open fire, you and any guests could use it to roast some marshmallows, although you won’t have to step foot outside. Just don’t leave the door open for too long otherwise you might end up flooding your conservatory with smoke!

3. Swap out the windows and doors

Conservatories fitted with old or failing windows and doors will also struggle to retain heat. However, T&K can replace the glass with thermally efficient glazing as part of our conservatory refurbishment service. Replacing the windows and doors will give your conservatory a new lease of life while also adding an extra layer of glazing. As a result, you will experience a warm build for many years to come, saving on energy bills.

Alternative methods for warming up a conservatory

At T&K, we offer a range of alternative methods that will warm your conservatory up. Take a look at some of them here:

• Install underfloor heating or carpet with underlay
• Keep more heat inside by fitting blinds on the windows and doors
• Fit draught excluders along the bottom of any doors and ensure the windows are equipped with quality seals

if however, your space is already warm, you can think about ways to improve your space even more. This is ideal if you want to expand your area into a bigger living space or a dining area. Take a look at some of our useful tips on how to do this.

4. Optimise the space in your conservatory

How you optimise the space in your conservatory will depend on how you use the room. If you’re planning on having guests over and having a TV in your conservatory that you’d like to use, move the furniture around so people won’t block the TV when moving past. Or, you can push the furniture against the wall and have the TV sit opposite, resulting in a spacious and cinematic feel.

5. Consider soundproofing

It is essential to make your conservatory soundproof, which prevents the outside noise from interfering with your home. One way of doing this is to install heavy curtains or blinds, reducing loud noises to a whisper. What’s more, this will help you take advantage of a peaceful and tranquil environment. What’s more, if your home gets too bright, these blinds will stop light from coming through.

You can also install rugs and carpets, which offer a fantastic insulation of heat as well, making your home warmer during winter.

6. Choose the right furniture

If you’re using the conservatory as a gaming area, consider reclining or computer game chairs; both options are comfortable and allow you to sit up and focus when you need to. If placing a table, think about whether its size will interfere with guests moving around easily. Ultimately, the right furniture will depend on how you plan to use the room and the room’s size, so be sure to keep this in mind.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped provide you with some pointers on how to expand your living space. Consider the right furniture in your home, alongside soundproofing and installing underfloor heating. We have a

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