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Bay Front Wooden Wonderland
Bay Front Wooden Wonderland
Tom Bierster Fine Home Building & Renovation, Inc.Tom Bierster Fine Home Building & Renovation, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Miami with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
NW DC Mudroom Addition
NW DC Mudroom Addition
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
Design ideas for a small modern conservatory in DC Metro.
Boca Raton Beach Penthouse Residence
Boca Raton Beach Penthouse Residence
Interiors by Alicia LaSala, Inc.Interiors by Alicia LaSala, Inc.
Interiors by Alicia LaSala, Inc.
This is an example of a conservatory in Miami.
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Sunrooms
Sunrooms
US Aluminum Services, Corp.US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Classic conservatory in Orlando.
Greenwich CT House Addition
Greenwich CT House Addition
Peter Budeiri + Associates ArchitectsPeter Budeiri + Associates Architects
Contemporary conservatory in New York.
Home Away
Home Away
Studio North Inc.Studio North Inc.
Large scandi conservatory in Calgary.
Panoramic Four-Season Retreat Midland, MI
Panoramic Four-Season Retreat Midland, MI
Griggs Building & Design GroupGriggs Building & Design Group
This is an example of a midcentury conservatory in Other.
David Munn Projects
David Munn Projects
David Munn Custom Builder, LLCDavid Munn Custom Builder, LLC
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
A seat inside
A seat inside
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Inspiration for a large contemporary conservatory in London.
Sunroom - Berrywood
Sunroom - Berrywood
Bob MorelandBob Moreland
bob moreland
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Baltimore.
Rehoboth Beach House - Sunroom
Rehoboth Beach House - Sunroom
Kamm ArchitectureKamm Architecture
Anice Hoachlander
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro.
Sun Porch
Sun Porch
AeH Designs, LLCAeH Designs, LLC
What was once an exterior side porch was enclosed to create a four-season porch. The entire space was insulated, finished and heated with baseboard heat. The area is now a perfect location to watch baseball games with the family.
VerHagen Residence
VerHagen Residence
Langton AssociatesLangton Associates
Exterior
Photo of a conservatory in St Louis.
venice 1
venice 1
Evan Braun Design, Inc.Evan Braun Design, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Los Angeles.
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Charlotte with concrete flooring, a standard ceiling and no fireplace.
Anderson 400 Patio Doors
Anderson 400 Patio Doors
D A Parsons ConstructionD A Parsons Construction
These are Anderson 400 Series doors. The older sliding patio doors were removed and replaced. We put a custom trim with decorative capital to accent the opening
Stationary Panels Grommets
Stationary Panels Grommets
Design ImpressionsDesign Impressions
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Atlanta.
Traditional sunroom
Traditional sunroom
Paramount Construction & Contracting IncParamount Construction & Contracting Inc
Large traditional conservatory in Cleveland with carpet and a standard ceiling.
Balance Home
Balance Home
Blu HomesBlu Homes
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in San Francisco.

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.
6431 Moline Lane
6431 Moline Lane
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
Photo: Justin Tearney
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Other.
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