Many of you may have heard of homeowners extending their home to include a liv-in room but what exactly is it? Well it’s usually an extension on the back of the house, so the homeowner loses some back garden space to accommodate it, but it’s essentially a conservatory with lots of natural daylight. There is a minimalistic frame on these rooms, meaning you have large windows and doors looking out over the garden, and skylights above, allowing you to watch beautiful views of the sky as the sunset begins.
The main difference between a conservatory and a liv-in room is the fact that your typical conservatory doesn’t include the vast amounts of light. So what’s the benefit of having all this light? Well it makes the room a much more welcoming place and it’s perfect for entertaining. You will also find, if you have a South-facing garden, that you use less electricity on lighting. The main drawback though, is that this type of room doesn’t necessarily have the cosy feel that’s so inviting during winter time. It’s more of a place for summer when the days are long, and a liv-in room makes a perfect transitional area leading out to the garden. Of course, not all liv-in rooms are the same. There are many different designs to choose from, including those that are square and small, those that are rectangular spanning the width of the entire house and those that only lead on from one room in the house, such as the kitchen.
If you need an extra living space or an extra dining area then you may simply want to extend your kitchen, but if that’s not possible and you want a more multifunctional room, than a liv-in room is a great idea and you can find more information on these rooms online.