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Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Showpiece Home
Showpiece Home
CI DESIGN + BUILDCI DESIGN + BUILD
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a feature wall.
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.
Indoor Patio and Pool
Indoor Patio and Pool
Linda Fritschy Interior DesignLinda Fritschy Interior Design
Charles David Smith
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Austin with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and a feature wall.
Vine-Lott Oak Orangery
Vine-Lott Oak Orangery
Richmond Oak Conservatories LtdRichmond Oak Conservatories Ltd
A unique bespoke oak orangery designed for our client in Surrey to maximise the use of a patio area to extend the living area whilst ensuring the rooms coming off of the extension still received natural light; this was achieved by the stunning roof lantern. View a Virtual Tour of this project here... http://www.conservatoryphotos.co.uk/virtual-tours/virtual-tour-vine-lott/ http://www.fitzgeraldphotographic.co.uk/
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom / conservatory addition constructed in conjunction with whole house additions and renovations. Project located in Hatfield, Bucks County, PA.
光と景色を楽しむいえ
光と景色を楽しむいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Viktorianisch
Viktorianisch
Krenzer | Architektur in GlasKrenzer | Architektur in Glas
Dieser beeindrucke Wintergarten im viktorianischen Stil mit angeschlossenem Sommergarten wurde als Wohnraumerweiterung konzipiert und umgesetzt. Er sollte das Haus elegant zum großen Garten hin öffnen. Dies ist auch vor allem durch den Sommergarten gelungen, dessen schiebbaren Ganzglaselemente eine fast komplette Öffnung erlauben. Der Clou bei diesem Wintergarten ist der Kontrast zwischen klassischer Außenansicht und einem topmodernen Interieur-Design, das in einem edlen Weiß gehalten wurde. So lässt sich ganzjährig der Garten in vollen Zügen genießen, besonders auch abends dank stimmungsvollen Dreamlights in der Dachkonstruktion. Gerne verwirklichen wir auch Ihren Traum von einem viktorianischen Wintergarten. Mehr Infos dazu finden Sie auf unserer Webseite www.krenzer.de. Sie können uns gerne telefonisch unter der 0049 6681 96360 oder via E-Mail an mail@krenzer.de erreichen. Wir würden uns freuen, von Ihnen zu hören. Auf unserer Webseite (www.krenzer.de) können Sie sich auch gerne einen kostenlosen Katalog bestellen.
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
E.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbHE.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbH
Anstrich mit Lehmfarbe von Claytec
Medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Raumwerk Home Staging Einfamilienhaus Oldenburg
Raumwerk Home Staging Einfamilienhaus Oldenburg
Raumwerk Nordwest Home Staging & RedesignRaumwerk Nordwest Home Staging & Redesign
Raumwerk Kerstin Keitel
Inspiration for a medium sized country conservatory in Bremen with medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a tiled fireplace surround, a glass ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
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IMG_0267.JPG
ALH Timber Framing LTDALH Timber Framing LTD
Oak frame conservatory
This is an example of a small classic conservatory with ceramic flooring and a glass ceiling.
1341 RR
1341 RR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Photo of a rustic conservatory with light hardwood flooring, yellow floors and a glass ceiling.
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
E.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbHE.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbH
Anstrich mit Lehmfarbe von Claytec
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.

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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