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Internal Steel-style Internal Doors
Internal Steel-style Internal Doors
Origin - Doors and WindowsOrigin - Doors and Windows
Internal Steel-style Internal Doors offer functionality and aesthetic improvements to this Botanical home
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Buckinghamshire with grey floors.
Weybridge- Family Home
Weybridge- Family Home
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Surrey.
Project 1365
Project 1365
Nest Design & BuildNest Design & Build
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Other.
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Robert Lowe Close
Robert Lowe Close
Plus RoomsPlus Rooms
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London with grey floors.
Family Room
Family Room
Anthony JacksonAnthony Jackson
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London with a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
This sunroom faces into a private outdoor courtyard. With the use of oversized, double-pivoting doors, the inside and outside spaces are seamlessly connected. In the cooler months, the room is a warm enclosed space bathed in sunlight and surrounded by plants. Aaron Leitz Photography
Willow Pond Lodge
Willow Pond Lodge
Meridian Estate GreenhousesMeridian Estate Greenhouses
Size: 20’ 4” x 23’ 2” with Meridian Superior frame glazing bar Meridian 3 inch rafter roof bar Substantial 4×6 truss and purlin tubular support system Custom 6/12 roof slope with 8’ sidewalls from raised foundation wall Luxury 3 glazing rafters
Transitional Redeux
Transitional Redeux
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in New York with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
York, ME Backyard Greenhouse
York, ME Backyard Greenhouse
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Situated on the picturesque Maine coast, this contemporary greenhouse crafted by Sunspace Design offers a year-round haven for our plant-loving clients. With its clean lines and functional design, this growing space serves as both a productive environment and a tranquil retreat for the homeowners. The greenhouse's generous footprint provides ample room for growing a diverse range of plants, from delicate seedlings to mature specimens. Durable concrete floors ensure a practical workspace while operable windows along every wall offer customizable airflow for optimal plant health. Sunspace Design's signature blend of beauty and function is evident in the rich mahogany framing and insulated glass roof, flooding the space with natural light while ensuring top thermal performance. Engineered for year-round use, this greenhouse features built-in ventilation and airflow fans to maintain a comfortable and productive interior climate even during the extremes of a Maine winter or summer. For the owners, this space isn't just a glorified workroom, but has become a verdant extension of their home—a place where the stresses of daily life melt away amidst the vibrant greenery.
Уютная студия 30м2 ЖК Мейн Хаус для студентки
Уютная студия 30м2 ЖК Мейн Хаус для студентки
AGinterior.ruAGinterior.ru
Дополнительное спальное место на балконе. Полки, H&M Home. Кресло, BoBox.
Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Saint Petersburg with a feature wall.
Julian Street II
Julian Street II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Véranda toit plat Sina
Véranda toit plat Sina
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
Contemporary conservatory with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Stunning Addition and Master Bath Remodel
Stunning Addition and Master Bath Remodel
Moss Building & DesignMoss Building & Design
Imagine watching the Fall leaves change color from this lovely addition in Fairfax, VA. The 4' bumpout on the sunroom cantilevers out over the stairs that lead to the basement, so there was some concern about head height and code. The windows also presented a challenge because attaining the look we wanted with the windows being so large and coming out so close to the edges of the walls meant we had to do steel moment framing- which is challenging from an engineering standpoint, but far more so from a fabrication/installation standpoint.
Grand Rapids Glass House
Grand Rapids Glass House
European Architectural SupplyEuropean Architectural Supply
Schuco AWS75 Thermally-Broken Aluminum Windows Schuco ASS70 Thermally-Broken Aluminum Lift-slide Doors
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
Репищева
Репищева
Василий БэкВасилий Бэк
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Saint Petersburg.
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
Sunroom vinyl plank (waterproof) flooring
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Baltimore with vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Hampshire home
Hampshire home
InteriorDesigners.netInteriorDesigners.net
An empty and bland glazed extension was transformed into a versatile live-dine space with bespoke, mirror-backed shelving, banquette seating, Eames chairs, linen soft furnishings in a bespoke colour-way and colour-matched cast iron radiators.
Frog Castle
Frog Castle
Scott Donald ArchitectureScott Donald Architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Manchester with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Organic Beauty
Organic Beauty
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary conservatory in Miami with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and white floors.

Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your contemporary conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
Phillips Maintenance Free Screen Porch
Phillips Maintenance Free Screen Porch
Outback ConstructionOutback Construction
Craig H. Wilson
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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