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Sunroom/Enclosed Porch
Sunroom/Enclosed Porch
ATA Construction, LLCATA Construction, LLC
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Boston.
Spanish Revival
Spanish Revival
Airehart Construction, Inc.Airehart Construction, Inc.
Mediterranean conservatory in Other.
Contemporary Bungalow
Contemporary Bungalow
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Edmonton with ceramic flooring, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and white floors.
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Lodge Meets Cottage
Lodge Meets Cottage
Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design GroupMarty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group
This 3,738 Square Foot custom home resides on a lush, wooded hillside overlooking Arbutus Lake. The clients wanted to thoughtfully combine a “lodge” and “cottage” feel to their space. The home’s style has been affectionately and effectively called “Cott-odge” A beautiful blend of neutrals compose the home’s color palette to reflect the surrounding setting’s stone, sands, woods and water. White casework and rustic knotty beams round out the careful blend of “cott-odge” style. The great room’s multi-colored ledge stone fireplace and large beams create a cozy space to gather with family, while the efficient kitchen adorned with custom cabinetry accommodates optimal work-flow. The pairing of the varied styles creates an inviting lakeside, family retreat.
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
Photo of a modern conservatory.
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
This is an example of a modern conservatory.
Création et installation d'une pergola coulissante colorée
Création et installation d'une pergola coulissante colorée
JMH ConcepteurJMH Concepteur
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial conservatory in Montpellier with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
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Big Pine Island 2
Big Pine Island 2
Design Build Concepts Inc.Design Build Concepts Inc.
Photo of a rustic conservatory in Grand Rapids with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Sunroom partially open, looking south
Sunroom partially open, looking south
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Inspiration for a modern conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
La Jolla
La Jolla
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in San Diego with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Cathedral Sunroom & Deck Addition
Cathedral Sunroom & Deck Addition
Suburban SunroomsSuburban Sunrooms
Medium sized conservatory in New York with laminate floors, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Woodridge Residence
Woodridge Residence
Burhani Design ArchitectsBurhani Design Architects
Home addition for an existing Cedar cladded single family residence and Interior renovation.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
25th st. Longport N.J
25th st. Longport N.J
Ells IncElls Inc
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with brick flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
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Mid-Mod Custom Home
Mid-Mod Custom Home
Arcisan, Inc.Arcisan, Inc.
Modern conservatory in Other.
Prout's Neck
Prout's Neck
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Photo of a nautical conservatory in Portland Maine.
A Single Family Residence in Wyoming, OH
A Single Family Residence in Wyoming, OH
Sally Noble Architect, LLCSally Noble Architect, LLC
Classic conservatory in Cincinnati with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Four Season Porch Addition and Dual Decks
Four Season Porch Addition and Dual Decks
LakeWood Homes & RemodelingLakeWood Homes & Remodeling
This is an example of a shabby-chic style conservatory in Minneapolis.

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.
駒沢の家
駒沢の家
若松均建築設計事務所若松均建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Tokyo with porcelain flooring, a glass ceiling and black floors.
T-Style 001
T-Style 001
アイビックホームアイビックホーム
テラスとリビングをつなぐ土間リビング。 サンワカンパニー の天井まであるガラスのパーテーション「クアドロスリム」で土間とリビングを優しく美しく演出しています。
Photo of a contemporary 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 classic conservatory in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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