Plan your perfect living space
Helpful advice before you choose
Choosing a conservatory, orangery or extension is an exciting way to add more space, light and comfort to your home. This guide helps you think through the key decisions before starting your project.
- Compare different living space styles.
- Think about how you’ll use the room.
- Choose a design that suits your home.
Conservatory, orangery or extension?
Understand your main options
Each living space offers something different. Conservatories maximise light, orangeries add structure and elegance, while extensions create a more permanent room-like feel that blends beautifully with your home.
- Conservatories are bright and versatile.
- Orangeries feel elegant and substantial.
- Extensions offer a true room addition.
How will you use it?
Design around daily life
Before choosing a style, think about how the room will be used. A dining space, lounge, playroom, home office or garden room may each need a different layout, finish and level of privacy.
- Plan around furniture and movement.
- Consider heating, lighting and privacy.
- Think about year-round comfort.
Choosing the right size
Make the space work
The size of your living space should suit your home, garden and lifestyle. Bigger is not always better; the best design feels balanced, practical and comfortable from inside and outside.
- Allow space for everyday furniture.
- Keep garden access in mind.
- Avoid overpowering your property.
Finding your style
Match your home beautifully
Your living space should look like it belongs. Consider your property’s age, brickwork, roofline, window style and existing doors when choosing between classic, modern or more bespoke designs.
- Match or complement existing features.
- Choose colours carefully.
- Consider traditional or contemporary finishes.
Planning natural light
Keep the room bright
Glazing, roof style and door choices all affect how much natural light enters your living space. The right design can brighten your new room and improve adjoining areas of your home.
- Add roof windows where suitable.
- Consider French, sliding or bi-fold doors.
- Balance light with privacy and comfort.
Thinking about comfort
Enjoy the room all year
A well-designed living space should feel comfortable across every season. Roof choice, glazing, insulation and ventilation all help create a room that stays pleasant, practical and easy to enjoy.
- Choose high-performance glazing.
- Consider solid or insulated roof options.
- Plan ventilation from the start.
Choosing doors and access
Connect home and garden
Your doors influence how the space looks, feels and functions. French doors add classic charm, bi-fold doors open wide, and sliding patio doors maximise views while saving space.
- French doors suit traditional designs.
- Bi-fold doors create wide openings.
- Sliding doors keep views open.
Interior layout ideas
Picture the finished room
Think about where furniture, lighting, sockets and walkways will sit before finalising the design. A good layout makes the space easier to live in and more enjoyable every day.
- Plan seating and dining zones.
- Leave clear routes through the room.
- Consider lighting and power points.
Exterior appearance
Improve your home’s kerb appeal
A living space should enhance your home from the outside as well as inside. Roof shape, frame colour, brickwork, glazing and doors all contribute to the overall finished look.
- Keep proportions balanced.
- Choose finishes that suit your property.
- Think about garden views too.
3 steps to choosing your new living space
Start with your lifestyle
Think about whether you want a dining room, lounge, office, playroom or peaceful garden-facing retreat. Starting with the room’s purpose makes every design choice easier.
Explore the best fit
Compare conservatories, orangeries and extensions to decide which option best suits your home, budget and plans. The right style should feel practical, balanced and natural.
Speak to TWC
A TWC advisor can help refine your ideas, explain suitable options and create a living space design that feels right for your home, lifestyle and future plans.
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See the possibilities.
Choosing a new living space is easier when you can explore your options properly. Visit a TWC showroom to see designs, frame colours, materials, door styles and finishing details in person. You can compare ideas, ask questions and get a clearer feel for what will work best for your home before making your decision.
Why Choose TWC Home Improvements
TWC helps homeowners create beautiful, practical living spaces designed around their homes and lifestyles. From your first enquiry to the final installation, our team focuses on helpful advice, quality products and a smooth customer experience.
Exclusive Designs
Explore conservatory options that can be tailored around your home, taste and how you want to use the space.
Exceptional Quality
TWC uses carefully selected products, materials and finishes to create conservatories that look good and perform beautifully.
Award Winning Service
Our experienced team is here to guide you through the design, planning and installation process with care and attention.
Long Term Confidence
TWC offers a 20 year guarantee on windows, doors and living spaces, giving you lasting reassurance in your investment.
Start planning your conservatory
A new solid roof conservatory gives you the chance to create a space designed around your home from the very beginning. With TWC, you can choose the style, layout, frames, doors, colours, roof finish and interior details that work for your lifestyle. Speak to our team today and start planning a comfortable new living space for your home.
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