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David & Cheryl W. Residence
David & Cheryl W. Residence
Patriot SunroomsPatriot Sunrooms
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in St Louis.
umgebautes Wohnhaus in Köln
umgebautes Wohnhaus in Köln
Fotografie Frank SchoepgensFotografie Frank Schoepgens
Architekt: Martin Falke
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Siioto River Sunroom
Siioto River Sunroom
Custom Home WorksCustom Home Works
painted white beaded panel, whitewashed ceiling, dark hardwood floor, Andersen slider windows and 12' siliing door
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Columbus with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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Family Entertainment in North London
Family Entertainment in North London
Inspired DwellingsInspired Dwellings
Breakfast in style in this glamorous first floor conservatory. Floor standing speakers provide superb audio quality. Blinds lower and raise at the touch of a button, and can be integrated to activate when the overhanging light is switched on. homas Alexander
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with a skylight, ceramic flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
A House that Melds Inside and Outside
A House that Melds Inside and Outside
Fraerman Associates ArchitectureFraerman Associates Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Chicago.
Ashburn VA Conservatory
Ashburn VA Conservatory
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Georgian style, extended from the kitchen for family seating , all glass roof, wood trim, hard wood flooring, double exterior door
Large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Manchester.
Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Orange County.
Barrow St, NYC
Barrow St, NYC
Aerial Design and BuildAerial Design and Build
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in New York.
Black Modern Farmhouse
Black Modern Farmhouse
Linc Thelen DesignLinc Thelen Design
This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Porch Details: Features Eze Breezy Fold down windows and door, radiant flooring, wood paneling and shiplap ceiling. -Sconces, Wayfair -New deck off the porch for dining
VERRIERES LE BUISSON
VERRIERES LE BUISSON
Pascal Godreau CréationsPascal Godreau Créations
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Paris.
Little John
Little John
Found Design StudioFound Design Studio
Photo By: Trent Bell
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
3952 Caliente Circle - Hidden Creek Model
3952 Caliente Circle - Hidden Creek Model
Overstreet Builders, Inc.Overstreet Builders, Inc.
Our 4553 sq. ft. model currently has the latest smart home technology including a Control 4 centralized home automation system that can control lights, doors, temperature and more. This sunroom has state of the art technology that controls the window blinds, sound, and a fireplace with built in shelves. There is plenty of light and a built in breakfast nook that seats ten. Situated right next to the kitchen, food can be walked in or use the built in pass through.
Contemporary House on the Prairie
Contemporary House on the Prairie
Wade Weissmann ArchitectureWade Weissmann Architecture
A spacious sunroom with views of tranquil waters.
Contemporary conservatory in Milwaukee with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Chicago with travertine flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Schanstra Design GroupSchanstra Design Group
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling, grey floors, concrete flooring and a feature wall.
The Essex Plan
The Essex Plan
Loudermilk Homes, LLCLoudermilk Homes, LLC
A sunroom near the kitchen and oversized windows throughout the home maximize natural light, which was one of the family’s primary goals.
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Atlanta with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.

Contemporary 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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Nine Yards DesignNine Yards Design
Contemporary conservatory in Dublin with no fireplace and a skylight.
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