Conservatories come in many different styles and types, but they do share a few similarities. When it comes to designing your own conservatory, one of the first things you’ll have to consider is what height your conservatory walls should be.

Most conservatories do only have minimal brickwork but if your walls are too high then your conservatory could become an orangery-like hybrid instead. When it comes to deciding how high your walls will be, you have three options to choose from.

Dwarf Walls

Dwarf walls are probably the most common type of conservatory designs you’ll see, as it’s very much the traditional choice and usually suits most kinds of conservatory designs. Serving as a small conservatory base, the dwarf walls can measure between 600mm to 900mm and are usually made from bricks.

Although a wide range of other materials can be used as well, the small walls allow you to utilise a lot of glass to give yourself great views of your garden and allow plenty of light into the conservatory. If you’re unsure what type of walls to go for, then dwarf walls are usually the best option.

A ¾ Wall

A ¾ wall is a little more complex but does give you more versatility when it comes to designing the interior of your conservatory. For example, thanks to the extra wall space, you could easily attach a flat screen TV, radiator or other fixtures to your conservatory wall. That’s not something that’s really going to be easy or feasible with smaller dwarf walls.

A ¾ wall conservatory will vary depending on the height of your conservatory but around 1700mm is a good benchmark, flanking fanlight windows help form the wall and allow light to still enter the conservatory. While the ¾ wall isn’t as common as using dwarf walls, it is the preferred option if you want a more private conservatory with obscured glass.

A Full Height Wall

A full height wall is the design of choice if you want your conservatory to look like a more natural extension of your home. The wall will measure all the way to the top of your conservatory, so the total height will vary and the wall can be made from a variety of materials. Although brickwork is the most common choice.

While this wall choice does make your conservatory look like a more natural extension of your home and give you a lot of privacy, it will cut down the amount of light you get into your conservatory.

What Wall Choice Is Best?

If you want the maximum amount of light possible then dwarf windows are the best option, but if you want more privacy then full height walls will be better suited. So, consider the benefits and drawbacks of each type and consult with the designers so you can make the most suitable choice for your needs.

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