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Quogue Residence
Quogue Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
The cabana at a Hamptons home.
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Houston.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Expansive classic conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
North Indian Hill Residence
North Indian Hill Residence
HartmanBaldwin Design/BuildHartmanBaldwin Design/Build
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Los Angeles.
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Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Cuthbertson HomesCuthbertson Homes
Classic conservatory in Other with a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Danielle Rose Design Co.Danielle Rose Design Co.
We wanted to create a comfortable and tranquil retreat in this sunroom, a place where my clients could lounge and escape the world. We used oversized chaises, a soft color story, and interesting textures to accomplish this relaxed aesthetic. We layered warm, sandy creams and soft grays to create a casual, monochromatic palette that lends itself to a more subdued eclectic vibe and a truly relaxed atmosphere. We also made sure to incorporate a whole jungle worth of plants! Plants are the best way to bring life into your home. Not only do plants beautify your space, but they also have some pretty wonderful health benefits! They detoxify your home by improving indoor air quality. They are also known to boost your mood & lift your spirit!
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of a classic conservatory in Houston.
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Shine DesignShine Design
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Indianapolis.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring.
The Lake House
The Lake House
Colby ConstructionColby Construction
This is an example of a rural conservatory in Milwaukee.
Newly conditioned sun room/transom windows/existing slate floor
Newly conditioned sun room/transom windows/existing slate floor
Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design GroupDegnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in New York.
Juniper
Juniper
Lauren Collins InteriorsLauren Collins Interiors
Photo of a traditional conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with a standard ceiling.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
A warm and inviting space was created in the sunroom. Performance fabrics in light hues keep the room casual. The corner of a sunroom was outfitted with a custom banquette to enjoy the beautiful views.
Wright Street
Wright Street
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Design ideas for a conservatory in Chicago.
Долгоруковская ул. - Фото. 130 кв.м. Реализованный проект.
Долгоруковская ул. - Фото. 130 кв.м. Реализованный проект.
Бюро9 - BURO9Бюро9 - BURO9
Дизайн-проект реализован Архитектором-Дизайнером Екатериной Ялалтыновой. Комплектация и декорирование - Бюро9. Строительная компания - ООО "Шафт"
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Moscow with porcelain flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Sunbrella swing cushion shines in updated sunroom
Sunbrella swing cushion shines in updated sunroom
Patio LanePatio Lane
This sunroom was completely remodeled in crisp white. We love how the daybed provides a neutral backdrop for pillows and blankets that bring in color. The crib size cushion has a zippered cover in Sunbrella Canvas White for easy removal and cleaning. Photo credit: Jennifer Maune
INSIDE OUTSIDE POOLSIDE
INSIDE OUTSIDE POOLSIDE
CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.
A family that spends a lot of time in and around their beautiful saltwater pool, did not have a place in their home that provided them a visual or physical connection. They also lacked any storage for all their pool “stuff”. With small children and a love for entertaining, they needed a room that served and supported their watery lifestyle. We took over an empty and unused notch along the back of the house adjacent to the pool patio to create a new bright and airy pool house. The new out building attempts to unify 4 areas; an existing deck, an upper master bedroom balcony, a lower lawn, and the pool itself, and provide the missing storage. By locating the pool house at the juxtaposition of these areas, the new room was able to provide a new expanded rooftop balcony for the master, anchor and define the dining and barbeque deck, extend and connect to the pool and patio, and create a new access to integrate the lower lawn – and carve out the much needed storage for the variety of pool toys and equipment. The building itself is 400 sf with bath, laundry, storage, mechanical, kitchen, and living. A single new secure connection is made into the house through the existing mudroom. Clad with crisply detailed ship lap cedar, it draws on the existing material palate of the house and nods to the boat aesthetic in expression and efficiency. With pocketing glass walls the pool house is both the utility building needed, and an expansion of the vibrant pool scene itself, inside and outside, along the poolside. Photographer: Brandon Stengelwww.farmkidstudios.com Location: Edina, MN Completed: 2013 Project Team: Ben Awes AIA, Principal-In-Charge Bob Ganser AIA Christian Dean AIA Nate Dodge
Holiday Decor
Holiday Decor
Linen & Flax HomeLinen & Flax Home
Romantic conservatory in Atlanta with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

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.
Meadows
Meadows
Dietrich HomesDietrich Homes
Rustic conservatory in Other.
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