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Garage House in Sicilia
Garage House in Sicilia
Maria AloisiMaria Aloisi
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Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Catania-Palermo.
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Bouffard & McFarland BuildersBouffard & McFarland Builders
Mediterranean conservatory in Portland Maine with ceramic flooring and a standard ceiling.
Cozy Library/Study
Cozy Library/Study
Paul Hydzik PhotographyPaul Hydzik Photography
Sharing a fireplace (left) with the living room, this library/study provides space for casual conversation, reading and relaxing. Arzoumanian & Co., Architects. Photo (c) Paul J. Hydzik All rights reserved
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Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Design ideas for a large rustic conservatory in Nashville with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Limonaia on a French Country Estate
Limonaia on a French Country Estate
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
Alice Washburn Award 2015 - Winner - Accessory Building athome A list Awards 2015 - Finalist - Best Pool House Robert Benson Photography
Conservatory in New York with limestone flooring.
Interior - Residential Window Tint
Interior - Residential Window Tint
Precision Glass Tint, LLCPrecision Glass Tint, LLC
Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Photo of a medium sized nautical conservatory in Newark with porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Country House - Sussex
Country House - Sussex
Anna Standish InteriorsAnna Standish Interiors
Alex Hill
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Sussex with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and orange floors.
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The Muldrew Model
The Muldrew Model
Linwood Custom HomesLinwood Custom Homes
Linwood Homes
Design ideas for a rustic conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Concord Avenue Residence
Concord Avenue Residence
Paredes-Grube ArchitectureParedes-Grube Architecture
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and carpet.
Patio Enclosures Solarium
Patio Enclosures Solarium
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Solarium
Conservatory in Philadelphia.
Millcreek Estates
Millcreek Estates
Custom Home GroupCustom Home Group
Jason Sandy www.AngleEyePhotography.com
Traditional conservatory in Other.
Montauk Beach House
Montauk Beach House
Space ExplorationSpace Exploration
This is an example of a coastal conservatory in New York.
Norfolk, CT Residence
Norfolk, CT Residence
Emily Kandel DesignEmily Kandel Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Bridgeport with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and marble flooring.
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Lakeside Family Home with Barn Loft
Lakeside Family Home with Barn Loft
Dan Vos Construction CompanyDan Vos Construction Company
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids.
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Deck Designs of BrentwoodDeck Designs of Brentwood
This is an example of a conservatory in Nashville.
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Lindal Sunrooms and Additions
Lindal Sunrooms and Additions
Sierra Cedar CorpSierra Cedar Corp
Modern conservatory in Other.

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.
Jamestown, RI
Jamestown, RI
Davitt Design Build, Inc.Davitt Design Build, Inc.
Nat Rea
Inspiration for a coastal conservatory in Providence.
Covecrest Dr, The Cove
Covecrest Dr, The Cove
City Point HomesCity Point Homes
Design ideas for a large modern conservatory in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring.
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Patriot SunroomsPatriot Sunrooms
Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions
Large modern conservatory in St Louis with ceramic flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a glass ceiling.
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