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Уютная студия 30м2 ЖК Мейн Хаус для студентки
Уютная студия 30м2 ЖК Мейн Хаус для студентки
AGinterior.ruAGinterior.ru
Дополнительное спальное место на балконе. Полки, H&M Home. Кресло, BoBox.
Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Saint Petersburg with a feature wall.
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Sterling Custom HomesSterling Custom Homes
Contemporary conservatory in Detroit with a chimney breast.
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.
Grand Rapids Glass House
Grand Rapids Glass House
European Architectural SupplyEuropean Architectural Supply
Schuco AWS75 Thermally-Broken Aluminum Windows Schuco ASS70 Thermally-Broken Aluminum Lift-slide Doors
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
Cathedral Sunroom - Mt. Airy, MD
Cathedral Sunroom - Mt. Airy, MD
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Baltimore.
Conservatory
Conservatory
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco J Fazio
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with porcelain flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling.
Dining area
Dining area
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Conservatory in Northern Virginia
Conservatory in Northern Virginia
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
A Seattle Eatery
A Seattle Eatery
Meridian Estate GreenhousesMeridian Estate Greenhouses
Branded, a Seattle eatery, hosts a wedding in our Custom Gable Attached Conservatory. Additional ventilation and strategic passive venting creates a welcoming and comfortable climate.
Umbau Wohnhaus Mainz Oberstadt
Umbau Wohnhaus Mainz Oberstadt
Faerber ArchitektenFaerber Architekten
Lennart Wiedemuth
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Frankfurt with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and black floors.
véranda avec dôme vitré
véranda avec dôme vitré
VERANDAS ET FENETRES DE FRANCEVERANDAS ET FENETRES DE FRANCE
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Paris.
Nos réalisations
Nos réalisations
Vérandas GonzagueVérandas Gonzague
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Lille.
Mashomuck
Mashomuck
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Marc Bryan-Brown
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling, grey floors and a feature wall.
SAINT-GENÈS
SAINT-GENÈS
Nadine Durand - MH DECONadine Durand - MH DECO
Séjour
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Bordeaux with a feature wall.
River Road Remodel
River Road Remodel
jmillerinteriorsjmillerinteriors
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Minneapolis with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Création extension pavillon sur 2 niveaux
Création extension pavillon sur 2 niveaux
Rénov SolutionsRénov Solutions
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Paris.
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Dickerson Construction, Inc.Dickerson Construction, Inc.
JAZ Architecture
Small contemporary conservatory in Denver with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
6386
6386
Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
View of the corner fireplace in the sunroom
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Kansas City with porcelain flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floors.
Three Season Sunroom
Three Season Sunroom
Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.
Contemporary conservatory in Richmond.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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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