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A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Crystal Springs Remodel: Sunroom
Crystal Springs Remodel: Sunroom
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
The light filled Sunroom is the perfect spot for entertaining or reading a good book at the window seat. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/crystal-springs
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Woodcraft Customs, LLCWoodcraft Customs, LLC
This is an elegant four season room/specialty room designed and built for entertaining. Photo Credit: Beth Singer Photography
Photo of an expansive modern conservatory in Detroit with travertine flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.
Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Baltimore with ceramic flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
This lovely sunroom was painted in a fresh, crisp white by Paper Moon Painting.
This is an example of a large beach style conservatory in Austin with brick flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
Sunspace Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The walls of windows and the sloped ceiling provide dimension and architectural detail, maximizing the natural light and view. The floor tile was installed in a herringbone pattern. The painted tongue and groove wood ceiling keeps the open space light, airy, and bright in contract to the dark Tudor style of the existing. home.
Yale Home
Yale Home
doran taylordoran taylor
Large traditional conservatory in Salt Lake City with limestone flooring and a skylight.
Carriage House, Boston
Carriage House, Boston
Serret ResidentialSerret Residential
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Boston with a skylight.
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Imery GroupImery Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Atlanta with ceramic flooring, a wood burning stove and a skylight.
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Light Systems IncLight Systems Inc
Craftmade
Medium sized rural conservatory in Houston with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Kip Dawkins
Photo of a large modern conservatory in Richmond with porcelain flooring and a skylight.
HS
HS
www.tvhinteriors.comwww.tvhinteriors.com
Verne Photography
Small world-inspired conservatory in London with ceramic flooring, a skylight and no fireplace.
Hereford Road, London
Hereford Road, London
AmberthAmberth
Inspiration for a scandinavian conservatory in London with a skylight.
Provence in Hope Ranch
Provence in Hope Ranch
Becker Henson Niksto ArchitectsBecker Henson Niksto Architects
Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Santa Barbara with a skylight.
Batson Sunroom
Batson Sunroom
Kreps Building Company, Inc.Kreps Building Company, Inc.
Reineke Matrix Photo & Video
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Detroit with porcelain flooring and a skylight.
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Alto DesignAlto Design
David Steinbrunner, photographer.
Large classic conservatory in Cincinnati with a skylight, ceramic flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Sunrise Solarium
Sunrise Solarium
CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.
This modern solarium is the addition to an existing single family home in Sunrise, Florida. The solarium consists of skylights, travertine floors, exposed tongue and groove ceilings, and a series of sliding glass doors to maximize the relationship between interior and exterior. Rendering by Christopher and Stephanie Casariego

Conservatory with a Skylight 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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