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Ansley Park Renovation
Ansley Park Renovation
The Berndsen CompanyThe Berndsen Company
Classic conservatory in Atlanta with a standard ceiling.
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
Riverside Homes CustomRiverside Homes Custom
Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Photo of a nautical conservatory in Jacksonville with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and a chimney breast.
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Inspiration for a rustic conservatory in Grand Rapids with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a standard ceiling, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.
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Arts and Craft Bungalow
Arts and Craft Bungalow
Stock & Associates, Inc.Stock & Associates, Inc.
Sitting in one of Capital Hill’s beautiful neighborhoods, the exterior of this residence portrays a bungalow style home as from the Arts and Craft era. By adding a large dormer to east side of the house, the street appeal was maintained which allowed for a large master suite to be added to the second floor. As a result, the two guest bedrooms and bathroom were relocated to give to master suite the space it needs. Although much renovation was done to the Federalist interior, the original charm was kept by continuing the formal molding and other architectural details throughout the house. In addition to opening up the stair to the entry and floor above, the sense of gained space was furthered by opening up the kitchen to the dining room and remodeling the space to provide updated finishes and appliances as well as custom cabinetry and a hutch. The main level also features an added powder room with a beautiful black walnut vanity.
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
This lovely sunroom was painted in a fresh, crisp white by Paper Moon Painting.
This is an example of a large beach style conservatory in Austin with brick flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
- Elk Lake Home (Custom New Build) -
- Elk Lake Home (Custom New Build) -
Widing Custom HomesWiding Custom Homes
Inspiration for a conservatory in Other.
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Brackenrig Mainhome
Brackenrig Mainhome
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Large classic conservatory in Toronto with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Raleigh Residence 3
Raleigh Residence 3
Abington InteriorsAbington Interiors
Comfortable elegant and timeless. Photographer: Suzanne Dhinoy
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Raleigh.
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
This is an example of a small farmhouse conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Seabrook Home photoshoot
Seabrook Home photoshoot
Lea St. Germain photographyLea St. Germain photography
This is an example of a coastal conservatory in Boston with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Craftsman Delight
Craftsman Delight
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The Sunroom is open to the Living / Family room, and has windows looking to both the Breakfast nook / Kitchen as well as to the yard on 2 sides. There is also access to the back deck through this room. The large windows, ceiling fan and tile floor makes you feel like you're outside while still able to enjoy the comforts of indoor spaces. The built-in banquette provides not only additional storage, but ample seating in the room without the clutter of chairs. The mutli-purpose room is currently used for the homeowner's many stained glass projects.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Regal Construction Group IncRegal Construction Group Inc
Small contemporary conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Brookhaven Renovation-Addition
Brookhaven Renovation-Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Atlanta with brick flooring.
Shore Road
Shore Road
SLC InteriorsSLC Interiors
Nautical conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
Antique Woods
Antique Woods
Terry Architecture, LLCTerry Architecture, LLC
This is an example of a world-inspired conservatory in Bridgeport with a standard ceiling.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
UserUser
The homeowner loves the rustic look of pine and the open cathedral ceiling. The addition of a ceiling fan promotes ventilation. Wood floors help to insulate the room and are easy to maintain.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Kerri Fukui
Design ideas for a small scandi conservatory in Salt Lake City with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.

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 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.
New Victorian
New Victorian
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Design ideas for a scandi conservatory in Seattle with carpet, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
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