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Crafting A Timber Frame Home | Surrey
Crafting A Timber Frame Home | Surrey
archangels ARCHITECTS
Alistair Nicholls Photographer
Traditional conservatory in Surrey with a skylight and beige floors.
The Sanctuary - South West Cornwall
The Sanctuary - South West Cornwall
Post and Beam Ltd
Photo of a country conservatory in Cornwall.
Manoir la foret, Guernsey
Manoir la foret, Guernsey
Clear Living Ltd
Structural glass box designed and installed onto this pool building in guernsey. Glass supported of Mortice and tennon joints to complete the framelesss look.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen Architects
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
David Salisbury
This beautiful family home in the Bedfordshire countryside was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII. A pre-Tudor building is often quite dark inside so the addition of a conservatory has created a special room to enjoy the sunshine and the landscaped gardens. This fully glazed extension was designed to complement the orangery which we built on another face of the property. These twin extensions complement each other and transform the way the house is used. The angled corners and subtle Tudor style windows work well with the existing features. The new addition is heavily used by the family as it provides a light-filled sitting area. It is a perfect room to watch over the children playing in the garden or to enjoy story time in the sunshine.
A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Richmond TW9
Richmond TW9
Mays Photography
This is an example of a classic conservatory in London with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Project 110: Mortlake
Project 110: Mortlake
L + Architects
Contemporary conservatory in London with marble flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
Oakwrights
Design ideas for a country conservatory in Cheshire.
Solarlux Glass House /Glass Canopy
Solarlux Glass House /Glass Canopy
Solarlux Systems Ltd
The glass canopy provides reliable overhead protection against the rain for a patio, terrace or entrance; the addition of vertical, sliding glass elements form a glass house to provide all-round protection from the wind and rain, without obscuring your view. Every system will be bespoke and a perfect match for the architecture of your building as well as your needs due to the wide choice of shapes, colours and materials.
The Grinsel's
The Grinsel's
Joanne Hodges
This is an example of a country conservatory in Other with a wood burning stove, grey floors, a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
The Fable
The Fable
Unique Homestays
This is an example of a shabby-chic style conservatory in Cornwall with painted wood flooring, a skylight and white floors.
Grade 2 Listed Cottage
Grade 2 Listed Cottage
Forbes Rix Design
This is an example of a classic conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
The Bolton's Iceberg
The Bolton's Iceberg
EMR Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in London.
Contemporary Conservatory
Contemporary Conservatory
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in London.
Georgian country house extended with a beautiful orangery that blends harmonious
Georgian country house extended with a beautiful orangery that blends harmonious
Vale Garden Houses
Bespoke orangery internal view with open views to the garden
Conservatory in Other.
Surrey House
Surrey House
Lisette Voute Designs
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London.
F Road
F Road
MH Costa Construction Ltd
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in London with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Chorlton Garden Room
Chorlton Garden Room
Butterfield Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Manchester.
Richmond Green, Refurb, Restoration, Extension
Richmond Green, Refurb, Restoration, Extension
Michael Jones Architects
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Other with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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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 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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a conservatory renovation or are building a designer conservatory from scratch, Houzz has 60,389 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including L + Architects and Forbes Rix Design. Look through conservatory photos in different colours and styles and when you find a conservatory design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful conservatory ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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