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Photo of a small country conservatory in Cornwall with limestone flooring and beige floors.
New garden room in the Tamar Valley
By Scarratt & Martyn

Looking to the new entrance which is screened by a wall that reaches to head-height. Richard Downer
Photo of a small country conservatory in Cornwall with limestone flooring and beige floors.
Peach feature wall - gempanther

Design ideas for a large victorian conservatory in Other with a skylight and grey floors.
Complex Conservatory on Victorian Rectory
By Vale Garden Houses

Height and the complex roof structure on this conservatory gives the feeling of both light and space resulting in a wonderful atmosphere for dining and relaxing. Vale’s adaptable and unique roof system combines a fine structural metal core with decorative timber mouldings and trims to create fine glazing rafters and an elegant internal appearance. The design features Gothic arched clerestory windows, and a gable with vertical glaze bars and decorative barge board.
The wacky colours look great on the plain background - jeanjb1

Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Berkshire with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and red floors.
Dual Anthracite Grey uPVC orangery in Berkshire
By Anglian Home Improvements

This orangery has beautiful views inside and out.
Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Berkshire with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and red floors.
The natural and mediterranean side of this room. - elisa_pinhel

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.
We love this great use of space and a modern look - redboxlondon

Design ideas for a retro conservatory in London with painted wood flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Sixties Town House London
By Imperfect Interiors

Design ideas for a retro conservatory in London with painted wood flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
same aspect of floor to garden; gardening on a slope/ white render/off white floors/flooring - dcraighead29

Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Edwardian Conservatory in Buckinghamshire
By David Salisbury

Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Half wall windows grey green paint Yorkshire tile - mccordonier

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

Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other.
Orangeries / Orangery
By Hampton Conservatories Ltd

Cheshire, North West England, Timber, Hardwood, Orangery, Orangeries, Conservatory, Conservatories, Georgian, Roof Lantern, Double Doors, White,
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other.
Nice patio doors - not so keen on decor though - webuser_922057642

Contemporary conservatory in Cornwall with no fireplace and beige floors.
Structural Glass Conservatory, Cornwall
By The Bazeley Partnership

This project involved the design of a replacement conservatory for a Grade II Listed Manor house near Falmouth, Cornwall. The original Manor House was built in the early 1900s and featured a dated conservatory that had fallen into degradation. The brief from our clients was to create a contemporary conservatory to replace the existing outdated structure, which would fit the design of the extensive interior refurbishments that had recently taken place at the Manor House. From here, our architects designed a structural glass conservatory to sit in the footprint of the previous, outdated structure. Architects at The Bazeley Partnership worked closely with conservation officers on this project to create a sympathetic replacement design for the historically significant home. Photography by Collingwood Photography
Glass glass everywhere and tiles - anupa_thakor

Contemporary conservatory in London with marble flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Project 110: Mortlake
By L + Architects

Contemporary conservatory in London with marble flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Windows - mauraennis4

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

Design ideas for a large industrial conservatory in London with vinyl flooring and white floors.
A light & bright living space with an industrial twist
By My Bespoke Room

Leanne Dixon
Design ideas for a large industrial conservatory in London with vinyl flooring and white floors.
Beautiful exposed brick living space - hzdeleted_49902753

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

Classic conservatory in Belfast with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and a stone fireplace surround.
House on Ballygowan
By Gary Quigg Photography

Gary Quigg Photography
Classic conservatory in Belfast with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and a stone fireplace surround.
modern/trad Americana large windows modern log cabin feel - adam0106

Large traditional conservatory in Other with marble flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Impressive Dining Conservatory
By Vale Garden Houses

This impressive dining conservatory was designed for a significant Georgian property. Reeded columns and simple capitals have been inspired by existing detail on the front of the house. On this project Vale worked closely with interior design specialists Jamie Hempsall Ltd to produce a stunning, unique space. Interior design by Jamie Hempsall Ltd.

This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Cornwall.
Structural Glass Conservatory, Cornwall
By The Bazeley Partnership

This project involved the design of a replacement conservatory for a Grade II Listed Manor house near Falmouth, Cornwall. The original Manor House was built in the early 1900s and featured a dated conservatory that had fallen into degradation. The brief from our clients was to create a contemporary conservatory to replace the existing outdated structure, which would fit the design of the extensive interior refurbishments that had recently taken place at the Manor House. From here, our architects designed a structural glass conservatory to sit in the footprint of the previous, outdated structure. Architects at The Bazeley Partnership worked closely with conservation officers on this project to create a sympathetic replacement design for the historically significant home. Photography by Collingwood Photography
Glass conservatory - farahalladin

Classic conservatory in Portland Maine.
Three Season Porch and Padio
By Maine Carpenter

Michael Kelso
Classic conservatory in Portland Maine.

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

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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 52,811 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Hampton Conservatories Ltd and User. 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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