{"id":134,"date":"2021-01-22T18:12:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T18:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalcraftstudios.com\/?p=134"},"modified":"2021-01-22T19:54:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T19:54:09","slug":"upgrade-your-home-with-a-modern-conservatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalcraftstudios.com\/upgrade-your-home-with-a-modern-conservatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade your Home with a Modern Conservatory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adding a modern conservatory to your home increases the living space in a uniquely enjoyable way. A well-designed sunroom is a bright and pleasant area that gives the feel of being\u00a0outdoors<\/a>, combined with a controlled temperature to make it usable all-year-round.<\/p>\n

Depending on the space you have available, it can range from a small dining or relaxing area to a full-blown extra room suitable for entertaining and daily enjoyment.<\/p>\n

However, a sunroom can be far more than simply an extra expanse of living area. Many people use a modern conservatory or attached glasshouse to explore cultivating plants that might not be happy growing in their yard. From a few herbs or vegetables in containers to exotic flowers that are very fussy about conditions, a sunroom is a great way to enjoy gardening while staying comfortably indoors in all weathers.<\/p>\n

And as a bonus, installing a sunroom will increase the value of your home. At resale, you\u2019ll only make back around half of what you spent, but that could be an important factor in deciding how affordable the modern conservatory could be.<\/p>\n

Building Your Own Modern Conservatory: A Typical Budget<\/h1>\n

Depending on the conservatory style you choose, a typical installation\u00a0cost<\/a>\u00a0will run between $150 to $300 per square foot of floor space. A simple atrium with a roof will need a budget of between $4,000 and $20,000 for materials, with an extra $6,000 to $15,000 for labor.<\/p>\n

A mid-range glass solarium costs $20,000-$50,000 for materials, with labor taking the total budget up to $30,000-$75,000.<\/p>\n

Installing a Four-Season Sunroom<\/h1>\n

At the top end of the budget, the scale is a four-season sunroom, which, as the name suggests, is usable all year round. The structure is well insulated to retain heat in the colder months and stay cool in the summer. It will also be heated, ventilated, and even air-conditioned for complete control over the atmosphere, whatever the weather outside.<\/p>\n

The materials\u2019 expense makes a four-season sunroom a major project, costing anywhere from $25,000 to $80,000, depending on the size. However, the final result is a room that you can genuinely enjoy at any time of year.<\/p>\n

A Note About Permits<\/h2>\n

As with all major home modifications, you\u2019ll need to apply for a building permit to install a conservatory. Typical costs range from $400 to $1,800 depending on your area, but it\u2019s\u00a0not an expense you should skip. Failure to get a permit could land you with a hefty fine, invalidate your home insurance, and lead to problems selling your home in the future.<\/p>\n

The Different Types of Glasshouse<\/h2>\n

You can build three different types of a glasshouse, ranging from the very simple to a fully self-contained structure.<\/p>\n