Take a walk around any housing estate and you will see an increasing number of homes with a conservatory. Conservatories are the new must have. So what is their attraction and why are people spending good money on buying them?

The plain answer is they look great and will enhance any property. They also add extra living space to the house. Some home-owners even use them as an extension of their living room.

A conservatory will especially come into its own during the summer. You can throw open the doors on a hot summers day and look out onto the garden while enjoying the cooling breeze. Or you can sit and relax there on a warm evening, read a book and enjoy a drink.

It is a space in your home where you are still under cover yet don't feel constrained by walls. And with heating you can use your conservatory all year round, using it as extra living space for all the family, or a place to relax all by yourself.

Conservatories also come in a wide range of designs, so you can quite easily find one that fits in with the style of your property. When contacting a company about ordering one or when being visited by one of their salesmen, ask about the various types, shapes and sizes they can provide.

Some companies can also provide made to measure conservatories, ideal if you want to make maximum use of the space available.

A good buying point is that they are extremely energy efficient. They provide good insulation for your home. Many modern constructions are made out of uPVC which is not only easy to maintain, but also helps your house remain warm and secure.

A conservatory is also hassle free when it comes to being fitted. They are fitted by fully trained experts who will do the job in the minimum amount of time. Just imagine the disruption and mess if you were having an extension built out of bricks and mortar. Yet by choosing to buy a conservatory you are in effect adding another room to your home with the minimum of disruption.