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Bradford House Extension
Bradford House Extension
DJB PhotographyDJB Photography
Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Smithy Lane
Smithy Lane
Fasciato ArchitectsFasciato Architects
This photo looks into the glazed conservatory which sits within a walled garden. To the far right is the glazed opening to the master bedroom.
Inspiration for a large contemporary conservatory in Cheshire with porcelain flooring, a skylight and white floors.
Oak garden room link with roof lantern
Oak garden room link with roof lantern
Hartwood Oak Buildings Ltd.Hartwood Oak Buildings Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Hampshire with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.
Pembroke 2
Pembroke 2
Hanson ArchitectsHanson Architects
Large contemporary conservatory in London with limestone flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
EXTENSION_P
EXTENSION_P
Florent PasquierFlorent Pasquier
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Bordeaux with concrete flooring, no fireplace, grey floors and a skylight.
Bright Sunroom on King Street
Bright Sunroom on King Street
J. Jilich Design & AssociatesJ. Jilich Design & Associates
Jim Somerset Photography
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Charleston with light hardwood flooring and a skylight.
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Alair Homes Lake NormanAlair Homes Lake Norman
The client has a beautiful wooded view at the back of their house. Opening the kitchen and adding on a sunroom really opened the space and flooded the home with natural light, while the new patio connected the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Flat roof orangery with two glazed roof lanterns - After
Flat roof orangery with two glazed roof lanterns - After
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Other with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
St James's Square 3 Bedroom Duplex
St James's Square 3 Bedroom Duplex
Originate ArchitectsOriginate Architects
David Churchill
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring and a skylight.
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
Anglian Home ImprovementsAnglian Home Improvements
Side doors tucked around the orangery ensure you've got easy access to this lovely space.
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
Une extension à l'ouverture panoramique
Une extension à l'ouverture panoramique
EXTENS'KEXTENS'K
Grâce à son coulissant d'angle sans poteau intermédiaire ni pilier maçonné, Extens'K offre une ouverture panoramique qui offre une continuité dedans-dehors incomparable. © X. Boymond
Garden Room
Garden Room
Built WorksBuilt Works
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory with ceramic flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Life style orangery extension
Life style orangery extension
Richard Thomas ConservatoriesRichard Thomas Conservatories
An contemporary take on a hybrid orangery / conservatory with high spec glazing so usability throughout the height of Summer and Winter is guaranteed. Slim line aliminium used on the frames and Bi-folding doors. Quality project management oversaw this project and left the clients highly satisfied with their new bespoke Orangery extension.
Bespoke Orangery, West Sussex
Bespoke Orangery, West Sussex
UserUser
Bespoke hehku orangery with anthracite grey bi-folding doors and roof lantern
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Sussex with a skylight.
Granny Cave Garden Room
Granny Cave Garden Room
Outside In Garden RoomsOutside In Garden Rooms
Our client needed additional space for Granny to come and stay therefore the existing garage was demolished and replaced with a 5m x 3m Garden Room / WC. Velux Windows were used in both areas to bring additional light down into the Room to ensure the space was as bright as possible. Low threshold doors were used to make sure the space was fully accessible for Granny.
Legacy Residence
Legacy Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
This is an example of a small contemporary conservatory in Calgary with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Grand Rapids with no fireplace, a skylight and medium hardwood flooring.
Plus qu'une véranda, une extension d'habitat
Plus qu'une véranda, une extension d'habitat
EXTENS'KEXTENS'K
Conçue par KAWNEER France et le cabinet DIEDRE DESIGN, tous deux spécialistes de la conception et du design de solutions architecturales en aluminium pour l’habitat, EXTENS’K® est la solution idéale pour agrandir votre espace de vie. © X. Boymond
Sunroom Treehouse Addition
Sunroom Treehouse Addition
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
Michael Buck
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Grand Rapids with a skylight, vinyl flooring and no fireplace.
Northumberland 2
Northumberland 2
Stange KraftStange Kraft
Square Foot
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Edinburgh with limestone flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.

Contemporary Conservatory with a Skylight 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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