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Country House
Country House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Traditional conservatory in Other with feature lighting.
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.
Surrey House
Surrey House
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London with feature lighting.
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This beautiful family home in the Bedfordshire countryside was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII. A pre-Tudor building is often quite dark inside so the addition of a conservatory has created a special room to enjoy the sunshine and the landscaped gardens. This fully glazed extension was designed to complement the orangery which we built on another face of the property. These twin extensions complement each other and transform the way the house is used. The angled corners and subtle Tudor style windows work well with the existing features. The new addition is heavily used by the family as it provides a light-filled sitting area. It is a perfect room to watch over the children playing in the garden or to enjoy story time in the sunshine.
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Garden Furniture Centre LtdGarden Furniture Centre Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Other.
Radiant 3-Season Room in Gilberts
Radiant 3-Season Room in Gilberts
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
When Bill and Jackie Fox decided it was time for a 3 Season room, they worked with Todd Jurs at Advance Design Studio to make their back yard dream come true. Situated on an acre lot in Gilberts, the Fox’s wanted to enjoy their yard year round, get away from the mosquitoes, and enhance their home’s living space with an indoor/outdoor space the whole family could enjoy. “Todd and his team at Advance Design Studio did an outstanding job meeting my needs. Todd did an excellent job helping us determine what we needed and how to design the space”, says Bill. The 15’ x 18’ 3 Season’s Room was designed with an open end gable roof, exposing structural open beam cedar rafters and a beautiful tongue and groove Knotty Pine ceiling. The floor is a tongue and groove Douglas Fir, and amenities include a ceiling fan, a wall mounted TV and an outdoor pergola. Adjustable plexi-glass windows can be opened and closed for ease of keeping the space clean, and use in the cooler months. “With this year’s mild seasons, we have actually used our 3 season’s room year round and have really enjoyed it”, reports Bill. “They built us a beautiful 3-season room. Everyone involved was great. Our main builder DJ, was quite a craftsman. Josh our Project Manager was excellent. The final look of the project was outstanding. We could not be happier with the overall look and finished result. I have already recommended Advance Design Studio to my friends”, says Bill Fox. Photographer: Joe Nowak
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Coastal conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and a chimney breast.
Exterior #LifesGoodintheWoods
Exterior #LifesGoodintheWoods
ConcettiConcetti
⁠Welcome to #LifesGoodintheWoods a rose-filled greenhouse oasis nestled in the woods of Oakland Country. This is a place where the homeowner can surround herself in blooms–this custom sanctuary was a dream come true project for both our team and our client’s! ⁠
Freeport Custom Home
Freeport Custom Home
Steve's Custom Homes, Inc. aka Net-Zero BuildersSteve's Custom Homes, Inc. aka Net-Zero Builders
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Portland Maine with feature lighting.
Coventry
Coventry
Christine McGovern DesignChristine McGovern Design
Photo of a country conservatory in New York with a chimney breast.
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Véranda alu & bois - Aimé
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
Photo of a modern conservatory.
Big Pine Island 2
Big Pine Island 2
Design Build Concepts Inc.Design Build Concepts Inc.
Photo of a rustic conservatory in Grand Rapids with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Clarksville Renovation
Clarksville Renovation
Elizabeth ReichElizabeth Reich
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Baltimore with a standard ceiling, grey floors and feature lighting.
Hall's Cabins
Hall's Cabins
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a bohemian conservatory in Minneapolis with a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight, grey floors and a chimney breast.
Screen Room Additions
Screen Room Additions
Hess ArchitectsHess Architects
Traditional conservatory in Chicago.
Concord Twp Custom Home
Concord Twp Custom Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
Photo of a classic conservatory in Cleveland with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a skylight, grey floors, painted wood flooring and a feature wall.
Rosewood
Rosewood
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a rustic conservatory in Other with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling, beige floors, light hardwood flooring and a chimney breast.
Mediterranean Revival | Summit, NJ
Mediterranean Revival | Summit, NJ
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & DesignRosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design
Builder: Orchard Hills Design and Construction, LLC Interior Designer: ML Designs Kitchen Designer: Heidi Piron Landscape Architect: J. Kest & Company, LLC Photographer: Christian Garibaldi
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Cosy Modern Sunroom
Cosy Modern Sunroom
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
12Stones Photography
This is an example of a small coastal conservatory in Cleveland with laminate floors.

Green 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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