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Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
Pelham Place
By Jo Cowen Architects

Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
For the feel of a day room facing garden I.e. I’d redesign kitchen for that - jane_webb79

Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and no fireplace.
Timber conservatory in Surrey
By Anglian Home Improvements

Cosy wicker furniture give this garden room a very stylish finish, as do the cobbled walls leftover from the home's exterior.
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and no fireplace.
Similar to Greenvale - fabi_pierre

Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Manchester with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Frog Castle
By Scott Donald Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Manchester with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
kitchen extension idea for roof - siat

Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in London with terracotta flooring and brown floors.
Charming mews house
By Anna Yanovski Photography

Photography by Anna Yanovski
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in London with terracotta flooring and brown floors.
beautiful mirror - edzhoy

This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with marble flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Edwardian Family Home Orangery
By Westbury Garden Rooms

This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with marble flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/your-essential-guide-to-planning-a-glass-extension-stsetivw-vs~119565295?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u10973&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery2_3&newsletterId=10973 - lisagrantham

Traditional conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Conservatory
By Melissa Morgan Interiors LTD

Nicky Vincent Photography
Traditional conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Love the eclectic mix of textures and materials here.. So simple yet striking. - sarah_dawson24

Photo of a large farmhouse conservatory in Buckinghamshire with a skylight.
Conservatory
By Jo Shore Ltd

Stuart Cox http://stuartcoxphoto.com
good coffee table works with wall and pots - yummyxyz

Country conservatory in Channel Islands with a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Manoir la foret, Guernsey
By 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.
clear views to the outside - webuser_646300520

Large contemporary conservatory in Buckinghamshire with a wood burning stove, a skylight and beige floors.
Kitchen & Garden Room Extension
By Hawk Kitchens and Bathrooms

Jonathan Gooch
Large contemporary conservatory in Buckinghamshire with a wood burning stove, a skylight and beige floors.
Lots of light, brings the outdoors inside - webuser_976677844

Photo of a contemporary conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
South London reModel
By Graham Holland

Graham D Holland
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
Sofa and picture wall - alison1005

This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in London.
The Bolton's Iceberg
By EMR Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in London.
Little veranda - webuser_908084621

Inspiration for a classic conservatory in London with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
F Road
By MH Costa Construction Ltd

Inspiration for a classic conservatory in London with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
windoe panels for roof - shay_blue98

Photo of a medium sized bohemian conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Hackney
By VORBILD Architecture

Chris Snook
Photo of a medium sized bohemian conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Exposed brick walls. Wood furniture and floor. - mary_kelly89

Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Elegant Georgian orangery with separate side entrance adjoining the home.
By Vale Garden Houses

An elegant orangery designed with features that mirror those on the main house. The elegant room has a separate side entrance adjoining the home.
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and beige floors.
i want a dining and seating area in conservatory - webuser_846848395

Design ideas for a bohemian conservatory in Surrey with a glass ceiling.
Surrey Home
By Anna Butcher

Anna Butcher
Design ideas for a bohemian conservatory in Surrey with a glass ceiling.
Helen says “amazing space, really cool” - jamespollock

Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other with a skylight and beige floors.
Private Residence - Peterborough
By Clement Windows Group Ltd

Home improvements specialist QKS have extensive experience in dealing with heritage sites and Grade I and II Listed Buildings. The owner of this listed property approached them to carry out a garden room/kitchen extension with the emphasis on filling the space with natural light. The old kitchen had been starved of daylight and the client wanted a social living/eating space that connected to the garden. 8 x Clement 3 Conservation Rooflights were specified in a slate profile to bring light into the extension. These were not only in keeping with the exterior of the property but also look fabulous inside too.
Windows - webuser_242617677

This is an example of a country conservatory in Other with a wood burning stove, grey floors and a standard ceiling.
The Grinsel's
By Joanne Hodges

This is an example of a country conservatory in Other with a wood burning stove, grey floors and a standard ceiling.
The wooden structure is gorgeous. Hate the furniture. - rebecca_rose52

Vintage conservatory in Cornwall with terracotta flooring, a standard ceiling and red floors.
Gwendolyn
By Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Vintage conservatory in Cornwall with terracotta flooring, a standard ceiling and red floors.
Plants , wood , light - margaret_macmahon

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 54,452 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Jo Cowen Architects and EMR Architecture. 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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