Victorian Conservatories: Information & Prices on Victorian Style Conservatories
Victorian conservatories are renowned for their classic and elegant designs, including stylish architectural flourishes like finials and intricate crestings on the roof ridge. They certainly add a true touch of star quality to your home with a perfect blend of traditional design and modern innovation.
Beautiful Pitched Roof
Very similar to the roof of a house where the ridge is the apex, the Victorian conservatory features an attractive high pitched roof. Double-hipped roofing is also available on this design which is ideal if your property has height restrictions.
Bay Front
An engaging and stylish bay front plan provides a less demanding access course around the sides of the conservatory. This is especially of benefit to properties with a smaller garden where space is awkward and limited.
Ornate Crestings & Finials
The traditional Victorian conservatory features classic, decorative finials and ridge crestings which echoe times gone past.
Versatile Design
Victorian conservatories have a very versatile roofing system which means you can choose both the span and pitch. There is virtually no limit when it comes to shapes, sizes and configurations.
Multi-Faceted
Victorian conservatories are multi-faceted which mean they form a shape similar to that of an octagon. This not only gives you heaps of space around the outside but also gives you an impressive view of the outside, giving you full appreciation of your garden and home.
Dwarf Wall Option
The dwarf brick wall is a popular option as it allows furniture and ornaments to sit perfectly inside. It also provides a greater amount of privacy and insulation.
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Benefits
A Timeless, Traditional Appearance
The Victorian’s intricate cresting, finials and glazing gives you a true touch of period design. Those with Victorian properties find themselves drawn to the Victorian conservatory’s elegant features.
Make The Most of Garden Space
The bay-fronted design has many practical benefits as it provides an easier access route around the conservatory. This thereby allows you to make the most of your garden space.
Ideal For Smaller Properties
The multi-faceted Victorian conservatory is ideal for smaller properties and gardens with restricted space. Victorian conservatories maximise space with their rounded edges which blend seamlessly into your property and garden. This design can even be extended into longer gardens.
A Choice of Colours & Finishes
uPVC Victorian conservatories are available in a wide choice of colours and finishes – not just the standard clean White. Your conservatory installer will be able to provide you with a multitude of options to suit your property.
Thermal Insulation
uPVC Victorian conservatories feature high-insulating roofs which provide maximum heat retention and light diffusion, allowing you to make the most of your conservatory all year round.
Full of Character
Victorian conservatories are full of character with their classic, period charm. Whether you have a traditional or modern property, a uPVC Victorian conservatory will enhance aesthetics and improve value.
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Victorian Conservatory Design
Let’s take a look at the details of Victorian conservatory styles.
Multi-Faceted Structure
Most prominent in the design is the multi-faceted structure, presenting a spectacular view of your home surroundings, perfect if you enjoy your garden. The Victorian’s soft and rounded facets doesn’t dominate the outside space but allows wonderful vistas if you’re lucky enough to enjoy a panoramic setting.
Plenty of light is a given with this popular style, and you’ll also be able to choose from a wide range of glazing options enabling you to capture just the right feel for your home as well as excellent functionality, with features like self-cleaning glass. This glass uses the warmth from the sun to break down dirt on the glass surface which is then washed away by the rain to keep an ‘as new’ feel.
Victorian Dwarf Wall Option
The Victorian conservatory design can either be fully glazed or have a dwarf wall incorporated into the base work depending on your individual requirements. A dwarf wall offers a more structural feel and a classic Victorian conservatory aesthetic if you have a period property, as well as more privacy. You’ll also have a choice of brick options to help capture just the right look.
However, choosing a fully glazed Victorian conservatory style lets in more light and creates a more contemporary look. Discuss both options with your installer who can help you work out which is better for your property.
Thermally Efficient Victorian Conservatories
Being comfortable in your conservatory is one of the main benefits that come with modern design. Older style conservatories often became too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, otherwise known as the ‘winter’ or ‘summer’ effects, and were unusable at certain times of the year.
Fortunately, modern Victorian conservatories are equipped with features that enable them to regulate temperature effectively and they can be used year round. These include thermally efficient glazing, an innovative glass roof, and energy efficient windows and doors.
As well as being able to enjoy an extra room throughout the year, you’ll also find yourself saving money on your heating costs. Your new conservatory will retain heat for longer, offering you the potential to reduce your spend on central heating during the colder months and also lower your carbon footprint. It’s a win win!
High-Security Victorian Conservatories
Feeling safe in your conservatory is essential to your comfort; no-one wants to feel that their new conservatory is not as secure as their main home. All modern Victorian conservatories are designed with impressive security features, offering you, your family, and your property the best in modern protection.
New Victorian conservatories are fitted with high-security locking systems in all entrance points: i.e the windows and doors. These locks engage at multiple points of the frame to ensure there are no weak spots. Because they are integrated into the window frame, they cannot be easily accessed from the outside, a favourite burglary technique that bypasses the security of the frames. You’ll also have the reassurance that modern Victorian conservatories are manufactured using premium-grade profiles that offer an impressive degree of structural integrity.
Ask your installer about ‘Secured by Design’ accredited standards. This is a police-backed initiative to ‘design out crime’ in home improvement projects with optimal security precautions. If you invest in a conservatory that has Secured by Design accredited windows and doors, you can rest assured that you’ll benefit from security features that have undergone a stringent and meticulous testing process for complete peace of mind.
Victorian Conservatory Roof Options
Victorian conservatories offer a wide range of roof options so you’ll easily be able to find something that suits your existing architecture and tastes. Each roof type has its own unique features. Here are the different options.
Solid Conservatory Roof
Having a solid conservatory roof is a modern trend that creates a contemporary look and gives the impression of an extension to the house rather than an add-on conservatory. The chic, grey panelling is classic in its exterior appearance with a beautifully plastered interior which gives the whole conservatory a look and feel of permanency. A solid roof is highly versatile so you can still opt for some glazed panels with complete flexibility on the final roof configuration.
Tiled Conservatory Roof
A tiled conservatory roof is an ideal way to capture that classic Victorian conservatory look, without missing out on modern innovations, the perfect partner for period homes. The tiles are inherently lightweight by design which means they are easier to replace than more traditional, old-style versions. They are also incredibly low maintenance. On the inside, these tiled roofs offer a classic plastered interior that can easily house glass panels, speakers, and lighting options. Just speak to your installer to see what they can offer you.
Glass Conservatory Roof
If light and space are your priorities, then a traditional glass conservatory roof is the best way to create brightness in your Victorian conservatory. A glass roof design perfectly complements the multi-faceted Victorian conservatory style, creating a beautiful seamless look. There are different glazing options available to enhance functionality such as toughened glass or solar glass that will prevent your furniture from fading in the sun. You can also choose from a range of decorative options to add that personal touch.
Lantern Conservatory Roof
A lantern conservatory roof is a stunning addition to your home creating a focal point that allows natural light to flood in. These roofs have a traditional-look plastered interior and can be installed in a range of styles and are constructed with a slim frame design to offer a more generous glazed area. If that’s just not enough light, you can even have more than one roof lantern installed if your Victorian conservatory is on the larger side. A lantern roof is ideal for focussing natural light over a kitchen island or a dining table making a real feature, and can create the illusion of more space even if the conservatory is not that big.
Looking For Conservatory Ideas? Choose A Bespoke Conservatory
There are numerous Victorian conservatory styles available to homeowners and each conservatory style can be tailored to you and your property specifications. So, it doesn’t matter if your home is modern, traditional, period, heritage, or new build, you’ll be able to find something to perfectly suit your needs. The installers we put you in touch with will be able to offer a wide range of options to help you find the perfect addition to your property.
The most popular Victorian conservatory style features distinctive architectural details such as a bay front, steeply pitched roof and ornate ridge details. This timeless look can be easily tailored to suit a wide range of property styles and sizes, with multiple colour choices and window and door options to choose from. It’s never been easier to bring traditional charm to your home.
Popular style variations can include:
3 Facet Victorian Conservatories
This has a bay front with three main windows – all widely angled for maximum space.
5 Facet Victorian Conservatory
This has a bay front with five main windows – giving a subtle rounded appearance.
Crestings
Crestings are ornamentations attached to the ridge of the conservatory roof, made either from aluminium or uPVC. Aluminium crestings can be finished with a powdered polyester coating which can make the surface more durable and weatherproof. uPVC crestings are also durable but less expensive than aluminium.
Colours & Finishes
Until relatively recently, Victorian style conservatories were only available in white – not so anymore! There is now a multitude of colours and finishes to suit lots of different tastes and properties.
How you plan to use your Victorian conservatory will determine its overall aesthetics. If you have a traditional property, then opting for a woodgrain colour and finish will complement your home perfectly. Woodgrain foils capture all the beauty of timber without having to worry about any of the maintenance. You won’t have to stress over the frames rotting, warping, cracking, or discolouring when exposed to the elements over a long period of time. With a modern Victorian conservatory, you won’t have to worry about costly maintenance or replacement.
Victorian Style Conservatories Through The Years
The Victorian love of light-filled space topped with a glass roof is never better demonstrated than in the construction of the spectacular Crystal Palace in 1851 to house the Great Exhibition, a project conceived by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. At the time, it was the largest glass building in existence, with clear walls and ceilings, a monument of contemporary design and the inspiration for an ongoing Victorian love affair with the conservatory which they traditionally used to house exotic plants!
Fast forward to the 21st century and a Victorian conservatory is probably still the most popular style because of its classical appearance. It’s the ideal complement for a period property dating from the Victorian era, matching existing brickwork and other traditional features. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that these conservatories only suit Victorian homes. A Victorian-style conservatory makes a great addition to a wide range of house styles, creating a standout feature. If you want a more seamless look, then you can easily tailor the Victorian style to suit your exact property type.
Will I Need Planning Permission For A Victorian Conservatory?
So long as you don’t live in a listed building, world heritage site, or conservation area and meet all local building regulations and planning allowances, then no, you won’t need to apply for planning permission specifically.
It’s always best to check with the installer we’ll put you in contact with as they’ll be able to help you navigate your local planning rules more effectively.
How Much Do Victorian Conservatories Cost?
Victorian conservatory costs will vary between installers and depend on individual choices on materials and style, so there isn’t a simple ‘one size fits all’ with Victorian conservatory price specification.
Keep in mind the following things which will have an influence on the final price of your Victorian conservatory build: size, colour, shape, style, accessories, roof option, windows, and doors. Speak to your installer to see what they can offer you on each cost element of the final Victorian conservatory price. You can visit our online Victorian cost calculator to get a guide price based on your specifications or you can view our price tables below. Both of these will provide an invaluable guide on how much you should be expecting to pay.
Rest assured, you won’t have to worry about any hidden or unexpected costs creeping up on you when it comes to the final price with our conservatory quotes.
Lean To Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £1960 – £2396 |
| 2500 x 3000 | Glass | £2136 – £2612 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £2226 – £2720 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £2422 – £2962 |
| 3000 x 3500 | Polycarbonate | £2345 – £2865 |
| 3000 x 3500 | Glass | £2560 – £3130 |
Victorian Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3092 – £3778 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3302 – £4036 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4260 – £5208 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £4618 – £5644 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £5718 – £6990 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6260 – £7650 |
Edwardian Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3110 – £3800 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3320 – £4060 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4366 – £5338 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £4724 – £5774 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £5910 – £7224 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6450 – £7885 |
Gable Fronted Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3110 – £3800 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3320 – £4060 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4366 – £5338 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £4724 – £5774 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £5910 – £7224 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6450 – £7885 |
Georgian Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3110 – £3800 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3320 – £4060 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4366 – £5338 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £4724 – £5774 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £5910 – £7224 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6450 – £7885 |
Double Hipped Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3538 – £4324 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3748 – £4582 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4840 – £5915 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £5195 – £6350 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £6376 – £7794 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6916 – £8454 |
Lantern Conservatory Roof Prices
| Conservatory Size (mm) | Roof Material | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 x 3000 | Polycarbonate | £3538 – £4324 |
| 3000 x 3000 | Glass | £3748 – £4582 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Polycarbonate | £4840 – £5915 |
| 4000 x 4000 | Glass | £5195 – £6350 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Polycarbonate | £6376 – £7794 |
| 5000 x 5000 | Glass | £6916 – £8454 |
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