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Photo of a traditional conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
House in Hampton for Kia Designs
By Anna Stathaki | Photography

©AnnaStathaki
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
The light - webuser_764719458

Design ideas for a classic conservatory in London with a skylight, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Cosy orangery with a fireplace
By Westbury Garden Rooms

Darren Chung
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in London with a skylight, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Love the sun room and fire place - 16161

Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Other with a skylight and beige floors.
Modern orangery in Hampshire
By Anglian Home Improvements

An orangery is a truly modern added living space - it combines all the benefits of a conservatory with an extension, in that it's a particularly strong and stable structure with a beautiful glass roof.

Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Channel Islands with a skylight and beige floors.
Spring House
By BDK Architects

Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Channel Islands with a skylight and beige floors.

Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in London with white floors.
St Albans, Hertfordshire
By RLDC

Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in London with white floors.

Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Aberdeen Park
By Azman Architects

Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Possible solution for placement of our existing dining table. - webuser_197386621

Rural conservatory in Other.
Orangery in the Countryside
By David Salisbury

Christopher Cornwell
Rural conservatory in Other.
Outdoor breakfast area not all glass ceiling though - idaant

This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Sims Hilditch, Riverside Townhouse
By Sims Hilditch

This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
more traditional, like the type of windows/french doors (slim with 3 parts) - webuser_684212929

Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Conservatory with a natural finish
By Town and Country Conservatories

Photo by: James Licata
Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Zinc roof? looks quite good in black. - alistaira

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Family Entertainment in North London
By Inspired Dwellings

Breakfast in style in this glamorous first floor conservatory. Floor standing speakers provide superb audio quality. Blinds lower and raise at the touch of a button, and can be integrated to activate when the overhanging light is switched on. homas Alexander
Like the floor and the frost privacy glass might be an idea for ours - rosie_reed28

Classic conservatory in Other.
Orangeries / Orangery
By Hampton Conservatories Ltd

Classic conservatory in Other.
Style of windows similar to bay - victoriajanejohnston

Photo of a classic conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
London Conservatory
By Rise Art

Photo of a classic conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Table/bench thing as coffee table - becky_wood51

Photo of a small classic conservatory in Devon.
Summer Hill
By Colin Cadle Photography

The kitchen in this Georgian House (c1830) has a cute dining space and delightful views over the gardens and to Dartmouth and beyond. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Bistro table for breakfast or lunch - lynne_shaw100

This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Orangery with Bi-fold Doors
By Vale Garden Houses

The design of this extension incorporates an inset roof lantern over the dining area and an opening through to the glazed orangery which features bi-fold doors to the outside.
Orangery style instead? - bi-fold doors - lisagrantham

Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London.
In With The Old And With The New
By Scenario Architecture

Jan Piotrowicz
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London.
like columns from extension to main house like green roof like general style - webuser_684212929

Small world-inspired conservatory in London with ceramic flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
HS
By www.tvhinteriors.com

Verne Photography
Small world-inspired conservatory in London with ceramic flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
Introduction of nature and window placement. - webuser_100636112

This is an example of a small victorian conservatory in Belfast with a glass ceiling, no fireplace and multi-coloured floors.
Belfast Homes For Sale
By Gary Quigg Photography

Gary Quigg Photography 2013
This is an example of a small victorian conservatory in Belfast with a glass ceiling, no fireplace and multi-coloured floors.
traditional looking 'conservatory' - like the look but it needs to be more of a proper extension rather than a real conservatory (hot in summer, cold in winter) - webuser_684212929

Country conservatory in Other.
Family Country Retreat
By Cotton Tree Interiors

Country conservatory in Other.
Glass extension - parvissig

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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 53,035 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including BDK Architects and Vale Garden Houses. 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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