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An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
OakwrightsOakwrights
Design ideas for a country conservatory in Cheshire with feature lighting.
Country House
Country House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Traditional conservatory in Other with feature lighting.
Wilmette All American
Wilmette All American
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Chicago with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and a chimney breast.
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
Nicole Forina HomeNicole Forina Home
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in New York with feature lighting.
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in DC Metro with feature lighting.
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
Usine StudioUsine Studio
Cozily designed covered gazebo sets an exceptional outdoor yet indoor zone
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Ahmedabad with a feature wall.
Coventry
Coventry
Christine McGovern DesignChristine McGovern Design
Photo of a country conservatory in New York with a chimney breast.
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Inspiration for a rustic conservatory in Grand Rapids with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a standard ceiling, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Interior Over Looking Lake
Interior Over Looking Lake
Mulder Construction GroupMulder Construction Group
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in New York.
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.
Museum District - Parkwood Sunroom
Museum District - Parkwood Sunroom
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Daniel Karr
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in Houston with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
High Level Porch and PatioHigh Level Porch and Patio
Traditional conservatory in Charlotte.
Orinda Farm House
Orinda Farm House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Country conservatory in San Francisco with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Lakefront Glimmer
Lakefront Glimmer
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Mike Jensen Photography
Small traditional conservatory in Seattle with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Built on existing deck - Vinyl 4 Track - 3 Season room / Rowley, MA
Built on existing deck - Vinyl 4 Track - 3 Season room / Rowley, MA
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
The sunspace vinyl 4 track windows can ventilate up or down to ensure 75% ventilation. While also being able to close in seconds if the weather turns bad, or to close the room for winter.
Glendale Sun Room
Glendale Sun Room
Robert Koch DesignsRobert Koch Designs
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Atlanta with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, multi-coloured floors and a chimney breast.
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.
Bonsall Drive, Malibu, CA - Seller Representation
Bonsall Drive, Malibu, CA - Seller Representation
NINA KURTZ | COMPASSNINA KURTZ | COMPASS
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Los Angeles with a chimney breast.

Black 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.
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