The Victorian is the most popular style of conservatory, with a versatility that makes it suitable for many house styles.

Its distinguishing architectural feature is a bay front, giving a curved shape. A steeply pitched roof and ornate ridge details can give this style of conservatory a more classical appearance.

The Georgian is a flat-fronted style that offers excellent use of floor space due to the square or rectangular internal shape.

Each side of the roof slopes back to the centre and the resulting contemporary style is suited to the majority of properties.

A gable-fronted style of conservatory adds a sense of grandeur to any home.

With the same angular floor space as a Georgian, a gable offers excellent use of internal space.

The front panel of the roof remains upright rather than sloping back to the centre as on a Georgian, creating a feeling of great height within the conservatory.

The lean-to style is for those who prefer the clean understated lines of a Mediterranean sunroom.

Traditional or contemporary, this style is ideal for properties with limited space under the eaves or an awkward area in which to fit a conservatory.

However, the pitch of the roof is variable, so that a shallow pitch could fit under a low bungalow eaves, whilst a steeper pitch would match the roof of a terraced or detached house.