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Choosing Your Conservatory
With K2 Conservatories you enjoy an impressive degree of design freedom. From the ornate to the minimalist, the classical to the contemporary, we can help you create a conservatory that perfectly suits both your home and your individual tastes.

Conservatory styles

Colors

Glazing options

Ventilation



Victorian
Thanks to its impressive versatility and its ability to complement most types of property, the Victorian is one of the most frequently seen styles of conservatory. It can be distinguished by its steeply pitched roof and its use of ornate detailing along the roof’s centre apex (called the ridge). Typically, Victorian conservatories have 3 or 5 panel facets.

Georgian/Edwardian
Called either the Georgian or Edwardian, this style of conservatory is similar to the Victorian. The main difference is that they are flat fronted where as the Victorian has an angular front. Representing a perfect marriage of form and function, they also tend to be more understated - making them the ideal choice if you do not wish to detract from the visual impact of the main property.

Gable
Few conservatories are more imposing or enjoy a great sense of presence than the Gable. A style that works especially well with older properties, these conservatories have a square floor plan. In addition, and unlike the Georgian/Edwardian or the Victorian, they also have a vertical rather than sloping front roof section, this maximises the feeling of light and space inside

Sunroom
Sunroom conservatories are usually rectangular with a roof that leans on to the main property. They have clean, simple lines giving them a modern, uncomplicated look and making them suitable for a wide range of house styles. In particular, they are the ideal choice for bungalows or other homes where the roof has low eaves. Sunroom conservatories are also known as lean-to and studio rooms.

P-Shaped/Combination
Combination and P-shaped conservatories are everything their titles suggest. They offer you more space and greater levels of flexibility by combining two styles – such as the Georgian and the Lean-to – or by adapting an existing style so that it can be used in the shape of a ‘P’. Should you find that a P-Shape or Combination still does not provide the unique design solution you are looking for, K2 can also create a totally bespoke conservatory tailored to your own specific needs.

Lantern
Lantern roofs are a majestic and memorable choice for larger conservatories. Not only do they add a feeling of height to the overall structure, but the use of glass rather than polycarbonate increases light levels and gives you an unhindered view of the sky above.

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Who says all conservatories have to be white? At K2, we offer a number of different color options. These options include white and a choice of woodgrain effect finishes in golden oak and mahogany. A woodgrain effect finish enables you to enjoy the aesthetic appeal of a timber style conservatory, but without the associated maintenance requirements - such as the need for regular painting or rot proofing.

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When it comes to glazing your conservatory roof, K2 offers you two main options:

Polycarbonate
Most of our customers choose the 1" Opal Heatguard Polycarbonate in preference to glass. This choice is due to the following consumer benefits, firstly it incredibly strong, almost 200 times stronger than a piece of glass, secondly, it really helps control solar heat gain (keeping your room more comfortable), thirdly it diffuses sunlight, creating far less glare than glass and obscuring typical airborne debris.

Glass
Whilst glass has probably always been most people’s preferred choice for roof glazing, its weight, fragile nature and poor heat insulation/reflection properties used to make it somewhat impractical.

Now all that has changed. K2 has developed a unique range of performance glass specifically engineered for use in conservatory roofs. Known as Celsius, this glass has a unique micro-coating which enables it to deflect excessive heat from the sun away from the conservatory and to reflect heat from inside the home back into the property. In this way, Celsius keeps conservatories warm in winter and cool in summer, helping to create a room for all seasons.

Further benefits include increased sound insulation and a subtle tint to minimise glare. Plus, with Celsius, you enjoy a clear view through the roof and benefit from the feeling of light and space that a glass roof brings.

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In today’s home, natural ventilation has been all but eliminated thanks to the use of modern materials and construction techniques. This may be good news in terms of draughts and your heating bills, but it’s not so great for your conservatory.

The lack of flowing air can cause condensation to build up and it is always worth considering additional ventilation to guarantee maximum enjoyment from your new investment. This could take the form of ceiling fans, or for the ultimate solution, the K2 roof vent.

This vent has been rigorously tested to ensure its ability to offer the highest levels of weather tightness. The K2 roof vent also offers slim sight lines for enhanced aesthetic appeal, an integral drainage system and is available in a number of colors.

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