Building a conservatory is a great way to add extra space and character to your home, without having to deal with the fuss and inconvenience of building a full extension. Conservatories can function as a multitude of rooms and spaces to suit almost any need you have; extra storage space, an extra living room, or even a gym. Additionally, a tasteful conservatory can add thousands of pounds to the value of your home. Here are six greenhouse tips to help you get inspired.

1. Know exactly what you want
   There is no use adding an extra room to your house if you don’t know what you need it for! There are many possible uses for a conservatory, so make sure you know how you want yours to function before you go ahead and build it. How you plan to use the conservatory can influence factors like shape, size, and location, and will definitely influence how you furnish it, so plan well and you can save yourself a lot of time and money.
2. Stick to light and airy colors
   Most greenhouses tend to be relatively small, but they make up for this with the amount of light they let in, making them appear larger. Maximize this brightness by sticking to light colors. A simple color palette consisting of three complementary colors in total will keep the conservatory feeling airy and spacious. If you must go for a bolder shade, be sure to complement it with neutral tones.
3. Wear floral or botanical prints
   Whether your conservatory sits in a huge traveling garden or a small concrete patio, a floral décor will help with that all-important transition from outside to inside. Natural prints, such as flowers and plants, create a great link to what can be seen through the conservatory windows, while at the same time feeling sophisticated and purposeful. Plus, floral or botanical décor tends to come in hues that complement the light and airy feel of a conservatory, so it really is a win-win!
4. Enjoy luxurious fabrics
   If you’ve gone for a minimal palette and floral print, the only place you can really enjoy yourself is in the textures. Fancy a plush rug? Go for it! A suede sofa? Be my guest! Just remember that the temperature in greenhouses tends to go from one extreme to the other, very cold in winter and very hot in summer. With this in mind, you may want to avoid certain fabrics like leather, which can take on the temperature of the surrounding room and be damaged by extreme conditions.
5. Maximize your space
   Although conservatories feel spacious, they tend to be relatively compact rooms, which means you have to be smart about how you use that space. Look for seats that have built-in storage units, or consider window seats to create a great social space without taking up too much space in the room.
6. Experiment!
   The bright, summery nature of conservatories makes them very forgiving spaces, so you can indulge in your wildest decorating fantasies. Why not equip your conservatory with colorful garden furniture or even transform your conservatory into a kitchen? The possibilities are truly endless, so go wild! And if for some reason your tastes change later on, then it’s much easier to change this space than any other reception room.