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Contemporary Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Family Room
Family Room
Anthony JacksonAnthony Jackson
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London with a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Cloverdale Residence
Cloverdale Residence
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
Architects: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Photography: Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in San Francisco with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Mt Rain House
Mt Rain House
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Tom Holdsworth Photography Our clients wanted to create a room that would bring them closer to the outdoors; a room filled with natural lighting; and a venue to spotlight a modern fireplace. Early in the design process, our clients wanted to replace their existing, outdated, and rundown screen porch, but instead decided to build an all-season sun room. The space was intended as a quiet place to read, relax, and enjoy the view. The sunroom addition extends from the existing house and is nestled into its heavily wooded surroundings. The roof of the new structure reaches toward the sky, enabling additional light and views. The floor-to-ceiling magnum double-hung windows with transoms, occupy the rear and side-walls. The original brick, on the fourth wall remains exposed; and provides a perfect complement to the French doors that open to the dining room and create an optimum configuration for cross-ventilation. To continue the design philosophy for this addition place seamlessly merged natural finishes from the interior to the exterior. The Brazilian black slate, on the sunroom floor, extends to the outdoor terrace; and the stained tongue and groove, installed on the ceiling, continues through to the exterior soffit. The room's main attraction is the suspended metal fireplace; an authentic wood-burning heat source. Its shape is a modern orb with a commanding presence. Positioned at the center of the room, toward the rear, the orb adds to the majestic interior-exterior experience. This is the client's third project with place architecture: design. Each endeavor has been a wonderful collaboration to successfully bring this 1960s ranch-house into twenty-first century living.
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
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
Sunroom vinyl plank flooring, drywall, trim and painting completed
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Baltimore with vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
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.
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.
Transitional Redeux
Transitional Redeux
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in New York with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Neubau Einfamilienhaus
Neubau Einfamilienhaus
archibaldbüro Katrin Oggesenarchibaldbüro Katrin Oggesen
Fotograf: Constantin Meyer | Solarlux Die Falttüren lassen sich komplett zur Seite schieben, innen & außen geht ineinander über.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Berlin with a standard ceiling and no fireplace.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Poet InteriorsPoet Interiors
Photo by Casey Dunn
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Houston with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Shoreline Contemporary
Shoreline Contemporary
DK HomesDK Homes
Nestled into the woods near Lake Michigan, this home boasts its contemporary exterior outward while pulling the surrounding nature inward.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Grand Rapids with a standard ceiling and black floors.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Wayzata California Modern
Wayzata California Modern
Jim Kuiken DesignJim Kuiken Design
Photo of a small contemporary conservatory in Minneapolis with laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Regal Construction Group IncRegal Construction Group Inc
Small contemporary conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
Helen Grubel Interior DesignHelen Grubel Interior Design
Screened Porch in total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in New York with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and dark hardwood flooring.
Pool House
Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Screens Double Roller System
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Minneapolis with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Origami House
Origami House
Martin Horn, Inc.Martin Horn, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Other with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Julian Street II
Julian Street II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Organic Beauty
Organic Beauty
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary conservatory in Miami with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and white floors.

Contemporary Conservatory with a Standard Ceiling 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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