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Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Park Walk, Chelsea
Park Walk, Chelsea
Interior FoxInterior Fox
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Robert Lowe Close
Robert Lowe Close
Plus RoomsPlus Rooms
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London with grey floors.
Family Room
Family Room
Anthony JacksonAnthony Jackson
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in London with a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
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Weybridge- Family Home
Weybridge- Family Home
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary conservatory in Surrey.
Project 1365
Project 1365
Nest Design & BuildNest Design & Build
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Other.
Wimbledon Conservatory
Wimbledon Conservatory
Chaunceys Timber FlooringChaunceys Timber Flooring
This conservatory in Wimbledon features our Linen finish on prime grade engineered oak planks, creating a fresh, uplifting contemporary space.
This is an example of a contemporary conservatory in London.
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.
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Яркая квартира с желтым диваном и голубой стеной в спальне
Яркая квартира с желтым диваном и голубой стеной в спальне
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Лоджия с зоной хранения и плиткой с геометрическим рисунком на полу.
Medium sized contemporary conservatory in Saint Petersburg.
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.
Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Baltimore with ceramic flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
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.
Bloomfield Estates 2
Bloomfield Estates 2
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
Contemporary conservatory in Detroit.
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Suzanna Scott Photography
Photo of a small contemporary conservatory in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
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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.
Victorian to Contemporary
Victorian to Contemporary
Sanya Polescuk ArchitectsSanya Polescuk Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in London.
Willow Pond Lodge
Willow Pond Lodge
Meridian Estate GreenhousesMeridian Estate Greenhouses
Willow Pond Lodge and Lakehouse conservatory is located on beautiful Whidbey Island on the Pacific West Coast. The attached greenhouse conservatory provides guests with an intimate view to the natural surroundings.
Grand kitchen orangery
Grand kitchen orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Room
Large contemporary conservatory in Essex.

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.
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
We were asked to add a small sunroom off a beautiful 1960's living room. Our approach was to continue the lines of the living room out into the landscape. Opening up and glazing the walls on either side of the fireplace gave more presence to the Dale Chihuly piece mounted above while visually connecting to the garden and the new addition. Ostmo Construction Dale Christopher Lang, PhD, AIAP, NW Architectural Photography
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
We were asked to add a small sunroom off a beautiful 1960's living room. Our approach was to continue the lines of the living room out into the landscape. Opening up and glazing the walls on either side of the fireplace gave more presence to the Dale Chihuly piece mounted above while visually connecting to the garden and the new addition. Ostmo Construction Dale Christopher Lang, PhD, AIAP, NW Architectural Photography
Windows
Windows
Island Sash And DoorIsland Sash And Door
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in Seattle.
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