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Julian Street II
Julian Street II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Downingwood House
Downingwood House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Credit: Emily Kennedy Photography
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Chicago.
Screened in Porch to Sunroom Conversion
Screened in Porch to Sunroom Conversion
Re-Mix Home DesignsRe-Mix Home Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a medium sized rustic conservatory in Chicago with porcelain flooring, a corner fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Norton Design StudioNorton Design Studio
Turning this dark and dirty screen porch into a bright sunroom provided the perfect spot for a cheery playroom, making this house so much more functional for a family with two young kids.
Interior Design // Newnan GA
Interior Design // Newnan GA
Robyn Studios Architecture & InteriorsRobyn Studios Architecture & Interiors
The client wanted to change the color scheme and punch up the style with accessories such as curtains, rugs, and flowers. The couple had the entire downstairs painted and installed new light fixtures throughout.
Three Seasons Room
Three Seasons Room
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
This three seasons addition is a great sunroom during the warmer months.
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Other with vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The conservatory space was transformed into a bright space full of light and plants. It also doubles up as a small office space with plenty of storage and a very comfortable Victorian refurbished chaise longue to relax in.
Modern Decatur Renovation
Modern Decatur Renovation
Berry Design BuildBerry Design Build
This is an example of a retro conservatory in Atlanta.
DS Coastal In The Burbs
DS Coastal In The Burbs
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with porcelain flooring and white floors.
Prout's Neck
Prout's Neck
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized coastal conservatory in Portland Maine with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Véranda toit plat Sina
Véranda toit plat Sina
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
Contemporary conservatory with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Transitional Lake Cottage
Transitional Lake Cottage
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lovely room is found on the other side of the two-sided fireplace and is encased in glass on 3 sides. Marvin Integrity windows and Marvin doors are trimmed out in White Dove, which compliments the ceiling's shiplap and the white overgrouted stone fireplace. Its a lovely place to relax at any time of the day!
Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.
Stunning Addition and Master Bath Remodel
Stunning Addition and Master Bath Remodel
Moss Building & DesignMoss Building & Design
Imagine watching the Fall leaves change color from this lovely addition in Fairfax, VA. The 4' bumpout on the sunroom cantilevers out over the stairs that lead to the basement, so there was some concern about head height and code. The windows also presented a challenge because attaining the look we wanted with the windows being so large and coming out so close to the edges of the walls meant we had to do steel moment framing- which is challenging from an engineering standpoint, but far more so from a fabrication/installation standpoint.
The Rain-forest Sitting Room
The Rain-forest Sitting Room
Dawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNSDawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNS
What a feel good space to sit and wait for an appointment! Organic features from the wood furnishings to the layers of plant life creates a fun and forest feel to this space. The flooring is a high gloss gray/taupe enamel coating over a concrete base with walls painted in Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil- satin finish Interior & Exterior design by- Dawn D Totty Interior Designs 615 339 9919 Servicing TN & nationally
Grosse Pointe Farms Four Season Room Remodel
Grosse Pointe Farms Four Season Room Remodel
Offer and AssociatesOffer and Associates
From an unused, storage area to a functional four season room - beautiful transformation!
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Detroit with ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Revised Ranch
Revised Ranch
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
photo by Ryan Bent
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in Burlington with vinyl flooring, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Franklin Sunroom
Franklin Sunroom
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
second story sunroom addition R Garrision Photograghy
Photo of a small farmhouse conservatory in Denver with travertine flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured 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.
Sunroom update
Sunroom update
Jennifer Balog DesignJennifer Balog Design
Replaced old tinted, louvered windows that made a for a dark sunroom! Painted inside and out and added siding to finish the exterior.
This is an example of a small conservatory in Other.
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