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A Sophisticated Hideaway
A Sophisticated Hideaway
Cantoni DallasCantoni Dallas
A busy executive and his partner enlist Cantoni design consultants Janet Baker and Craig Rubright to transform their multi-story town house into a chic city escape in Dallas’ Highland Park neighborhood.Read the full story here: http://cantoni.com/interior-design-services/projects/a-sophisticated-hideaway/ Photo by David Deleon
Porch Conversion
Porch Conversion
J.T. McDermott RemodelingJ.T. McDermott Remodeling
Finished photos of this screened porch conversion to a four seasons room.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in St Louis with vinyl flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
A Designer's Dream Home
A Designer's Dream Home
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Steve Henke
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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French Country
French Country
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Bryan Allen
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Rustic Farmhouse Dining Room
Rustic Farmhouse Dining Room
Saint-Onge DesignSaint-Onge Design
Stephen Saint-Onge
Photo of a rural conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling.
Bywood Street Residence
Bywood Street Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Kyle Hunt & Partners, Builder | Mike Sharratt, Architect | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Poist Studio, Hanover PA
Large classic conservatory in Philadelphia with a glass ceiling and slate flooring.
Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
AmberAmber
This porch features stunning views of the lake and running trails. The furniture in the space is a mix of old and new, and designer furniture and custom made furniture. We used navy blue flooring material on the ceiling to add interest, color and texture. A new Waverton Cambria top sits on an antique Weiman lacquer table base. Mark Ehlen Photography.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Minneapolis with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and black floors.
Verrières
Verrières
Guillaume Bouvet - Artisan menuisier designerGuillaume Bouvet - Artisan menuisier designer
Pour la première verrière, nous avons relevé le défi de concevoir une structure sans traverses intermédiaires. La technique impliquait une section appropriée sur les traverses et les montants pour garantir la stabilité de la porte. Notre objectif était de maximiser la transparence et la luminosité, en exploitant la généreuse hauteur sous plafond pour jouer sur la verticalité. Les montants très fins ont été conçus pour prolonger la verrière au centre du vitrage, ajoutant une touche d'élégance avec leur courbure délicate. Fabriquée en chêne massif, elle s'harmonise parfaitement avec le sol. La deuxième verrière, également en chêne présente une structure plus fine avec un quart de cercle en haut. Notre défi était de nous adapter à l'existant, nous avons ajouté des paumelles noires pour la touche esthétique. L'accent a été mis sur la luminosité en verticalité conférant ainsi à l'espace une transparence subtile et élégante.
A Sunroom Addition + Patio Cover in North Richland Hills
A Sunroom Addition + Patio Cover in North Richland Hills
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Dallas with a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Colonial Reimagined
Colonial Reimagined
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
In the well-used adjoining breakfast room, we added an iconic Serena & Lily marble bistro table and Riviera rattan dining chairs. The open-cage, Diego Giacometti-inspired pendant with four elegant, floral blooms in an antique-burnished brass finish pairs well with the pen and ink botanical prints. The sitting room’s crown jewel is the cloverleaf ottoman upholstered in an unexpected woven-zebra velvet. After showing my client the fabric, I learned it was discontinued at the production mill. Not knowing how long it would take the company to find another mill, I suggested reconsidering the choice. But my smitten client was determined to have it - and it was well worth the wait. Four classic club chairs nestle the ottoman inviting family conversation; a special point of interest is that there are no televisions in any of the family living spaces. The “Gem Modern Vine Chandelier” by Hammerton offers an intriguing juxtaposition of organic and geometric design to the vaulted ceiling. The expansive windows were left uncovered to bring in as much natural light as possible while offering a verdant view of the lush backyard.
Hammond's Rest
Hammond's Rest
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Inspiration for a nautical conservatory in Boston.
The Ogden House
The Ogden House
Meridith Baer HomeMeridith Baer Home
Photography by Anthony Barcelo
Photo of a classic conservatory in Los Angeles.
Surbiton, Surrey
Surbiton, Surrey
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in London.
Ardmore Residence
Ardmore Residence
Studio WhitfordStudio Whitford
This is an example of a small contemporary conservatory in Philadelphia with laminate floors, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
This is an example of a conservatory in Boston.
South Coast Farmhouse
South Coast Farmhouse
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
Back porch entertaining space with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, wood storage, refrigeration, brick pavers, skylights and lots of room for guests
Design ideas for a medium sized country conservatory in Chicago with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a skylight.
New Construction & Remodels
New Construction & Remodels
NANO CUBENANO CUBE
This is an example of a conservatory in Austin.

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.
Wynneford
Wynneford
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
This is an example of a country conservatory in Raleigh.
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