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Great East Lake Camp
Great East Lake Camp
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Jonathan Reece
This is an example of a medium sized rustic conservatory in Portland Maine with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Gathering
Gathering
Dressing RoomsDressing Rooms
Photo Credit: Michael Lee
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Everglades Island, New House, Palm Beach, FL
Everglades Island, New House, Palm Beach, FL
Fairfax & Sammons ArchitectsFairfax & Sammons Architects
Photo of a large mediterranean conservatory in Miami with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
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Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
This sunroom faces into a private outdoor courtyard. With the use of oversized, double-pivoting doors, the inside and outside spaces are seamlessly connected. In the cooler months, the room is a warm enclosed space bathed in sunlight and surrounded by plants. Aaron Leitz Photography
Shingle Style Waterfront
Shingle Style Waterfront
MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INCMICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC
Stunning water views surround this chic and comfortable porch with limestone floor, fieldstone fireplace, chocolate brown wicker and custom made upholstery. Photo by Durston Saylor
hill and harbour
hill and harbour
Digs Design CompanyDigs Design Company
Photo by Nat Rea
This is an example of a beach style conservatory in Providence with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Indoor/Outdoor Living
Indoor/Outdoor Living
Merrill Contracting & Remodeling IncorporatedMerrill Contracting & Remodeling Incorporated
Photo of a traditional conservatory in DC Metro with a skylight.
Farm Cottage
Farm Cottage
Rosewood Custom Cabinetry & MillworkRosewood Custom Cabinetry & Millwork
David D. Harlan Architects
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and white floors.
White Oaks Renovation Pt. 2
White Oaks Renovation Pt. 2
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Sunroom after renovation including new vaulted ceiling & limestone fireplace flanked by leaded glass windows Photos by Landmark Photography
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Sunroom Serenity
Sunroom Serenity
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
All furnishings are available through Lucy Interior Design. www.lucyinteriordesign.com - 612.339.2225 Interior Designer: Lucy Interior Design Photographer: Andrea Rugg
Sun Rooms & Porches
Sun Rooms & Porches
Premier Builders, Inc.Premier Builders, Inc.
Conservatory in Other.
Sun Rooms & Porches
Sun Rooms & Porches
Premier Builders, Inc.Premier Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a conservatory in Other.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Wellesley, MA Double Hip Skylight
Wellesley, MA Double Hip Skylight
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Located in a beautiful spot within Wellesley, Massachusetts, Sunspace Design played a key role in introducing this architectural gem to a client’s home—a custom double hip skylight crowning a gorgeous room. The resulting construction offers fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces within the home, and blends well with the existing architecture. The skylight boasts solid mahogany framing with a robust steel sub-frame. Durability meets sophistication. We used a layer of insulated tempered glass atop heat-strengthened laminated safety glass, further enhanced with a PPG Solarban 70 coating, to ensure optimal thermal performance. The dual-sealed, argon gas-filled glass system is efficient and resilient against oft-challenging New England weather. Collaborative effort was key to the project’s success. MASS Architect, with their skylight concept drawings, inspired the project’s genesis, while Sunspace prepared a full suite of engineered shop drawings to complement the concepts. The local general contractor's preliminary framing and structural curb preparation accelerated our team’s installation of the skylight. As the frame was assembled at the Sunspace Design shop and positioned above the room via crane operation, a swift two-day field installation saved time and expense for all involved. At Sunspace Design we’re all about pairing natural light with refined architecture. This double hip skylight is a focal point in the new room that welcomes the sun’s radiance into the heart of the client’s home. We take pride in our role, from engineering to fabrication, careful transportation, and quality installation. Our projects are journeys where architectural ideas are transformed into tangible, breathtaking spaces that elevate the way we live and create memories.
534 sq ft of new California Room living
534 sq ft of new California Room living
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
534 sq ft of new California Room living
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Orange County with concrete flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and beige floors.
Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island, FL
Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen Design
Photo of a coastal conservatory in Miami.
Charming French Country Renovation
Charming French Country Renovation
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
Neighboring the kitchen, is the Sunroom. This quaint space fully embodies a cottage off the French Countryside. It was renovated from a study into a cozy sitting room. Designed with large wall-length windows, a custom stone fireplace, and accents of purples, florals, and lush velvets. Exposed wooden beams and an antiqued chandelier perfectly blend the romantic yet rustic details found in French Country design.
ASC Bright Beginnings
ASC Bright Beginnings
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Chicago.
3-Season Sunroom Remodel in Verona, WI
3-Season Sunroom Remodel in Verona, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Renovation of the screened porch into a three-season room required Sweeney to perform structural modifications, including determining wind shear calculations and working with a structural engineer to provide the necessary calculations and drawings to modify the walls, roof, and floor joists. Finally, we removed the screens on all three exterior walls and replaced them with new floor-to-ceiling Scenix tempered glass porch windows with retractable screens.

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.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Big Sky Shop + StudioBig Sky Shop + Studio
Inspiration for a large nautical conservatory in Other with carpet, a standard ceiling and white floors.
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