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Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Conservatories and Outdoor Spaces
Conservatories and Outdoor Spaces
JPT Design Associates, LLCJPT Design Associates, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic conservatory in Boston with slate flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Country Living - Glass Sunroom
Country Living - Glass Sunroom
LumonLumon
A good book and a cozy spot makes for a perfect afternoon!
Inspiration for a farmhouse conservatory in Toronto with a glass ceiling.
Dining area
Dining area
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Waterside Home
Waterside Home
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
Nautical conservatory in Devon with a glass ceiling and a feature wall.
Danielson, CT Solarium
Danielson, CT Solarium
Glass House Conservatories, Skylights & SolariumsGlass House Conservatories, Skylights & Solariums
Aluminum curved eave solarium.
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Bridgeport with a glass ceiling.
Caledon Residence
Caledon Residence
Brenda LiuBrenda Liu
A farmhouse addition/renovation designed and built by Clemmensen & Associates, Toronto. © Brenda Liu Photography
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Toronto with a glass ceiling.
Birmingham Showhome
Birmingham Showhome
Dominick Tringali ArchitectsDominick Tringali Architects
James Haefner Photography
Classic conservatory in Detroit with a glass ceiling.
Sims Hilditch, Riverside Townhouse
Sims Hilditch, Riverside Townhouse
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
sun room extention
sun room extention
Denise SalmanDenise Salman
sun room , interior garden- bathroom extention. porcelain tile with gravel edges for easy placement of planters and micro garden growing Metal frames with double glazed windows and ceiling. Stone wallbehinf wood burning stove.
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Homes in Bristol
Homes in Bristol
James Balston PhotographyJames Balston Photography
James Balston
Photo of a classic conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
O'Brien Cut StoneO'Brien Cut Stone
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Orange County with a glass ceiling, ceramic flooring and no fireplace.
Conservatory Sunroom
Conservatory Sunroom
Coastal Sunrooms & Porch EnclosuresCoastal Sunrooms & Porch Enclosures
Coastal Sunrooms, Porch Enclosures, decks, patios, outdoor living, home ideas, Sussex County, glass windows, floor to ceiling windows, lounge areas, seating areas, sunroom ideas, patio seating
Reportage Véranda Magazine
Reportage Véranda Magazine
François DelauneyFrançois Delauney
Photo of a large bohemian conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround and a glass ceiling.
French Country
French Country
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Bryan Allen
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
A conservatory for plants and people
A conservatory for plants and people
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
Photo by: James Licata
Traditional conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling.
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Roof Blinds
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Indianapolis with travertine flooring, a glass ceiling, no fireplace and grey floors.
Conservatory in Northern Virginia
Conservatory in Northern Virginia
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Bixby Hill
Bixby Hill
Kate Lester InteriorsKate Lester Interiors
This is an example of an eclectic conservatory in Los Angeles with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.

Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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.
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