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Country Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Great Sunrooms
Great Sunrooms
GreatHouse Remodeling LLCGreatHouse Remodeling LLC
This is an example of a large farmhouse conservatory in Atlanta with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and brown floors.
Country Cottage
Country Cottage
Vernich InteriorsVernich Interiors
Country conservatory in Nashville with a skylight and grey floors.
Waterfront French Eclectic
Waterfront French Eclectic
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
A sun-soaked screened porch boasts intricate timber framework, brick floors and infill, and 180-degree views of the harbor and the sound beyond.
This is an example of a large farmhouse conservatory in Other with a skylight, red floors and brick flooring.
Middleton Farm
Middleton Farm
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a large country conservatory in Other with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and grey floors.
Franklin Sunroom
Franklin Sunroom
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
second story sunroom addition R Garrision Photograghy
Photo of a small farmhouse conservatory in Denver with travertine flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Light Systems IncLight Systems Inc
Craftmade
Medium sized rural conservatory in Houston with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
House on Myrtlefield
House on Myrtlefield
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg Photography
Photo of a small rural conservatory in Belfast with no fireplace and a skylight.
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rural conservatory in Portland with ceramic flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Breakfast Nook View
Breakfast Nook View
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
The existing sunroom was an exterior space with a shed style roof. We completely redesigned the space by adding built-in seating with storage, vaulted the ceiling, installed 4 new skylights, all new double casement windows and new French doors bringing in as much natural light as possible. Electric window treatments were installed for privacy. The built-in seating by Brilliant Furnishings, windows & doors by Western Windows, and Homerwood “Hickory Graphite” hardwood flooring.
Farmhouse Sunroom Living and Dining :: Addition
Farmhouse Sunroom Living and Dining :: Addition
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
This Farmhouse addition expresses warmth and beauty with the reclaimed wood clad custom trusses and reclaimed hardwood wide plank flooring. The strong hues of the natural woods are contrasted with a plentitude of natural light from the expansive widows, skylights, and glass doors which make this a bright and inviting space.
Ansty Manor, Wiltshire
Ansty Manor, Wiltshire
bla architectsbla architects
Polly Eltes Photography
Photo of a rural conservatory in London with a skylight.
South Coast Farmhouse
South Coast Farmhouse
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
Back porch entertaining space with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, wood storage, refrigeration, brick pavers, skylights and lots of room for guests
Design ideas for a medium sized country conservatory in Chicago with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a skylight.
Hertfordshire Orangery project
Hertfordshire Orangery project
UserUser
Our client, based in Hertfordshire wanted to create a light filled sitting room overlooking the garden. Arboreta constructed a flat roof orangery with a roof lantern and fully glazed walls with bifold doors opening out onto the terrace.
Sun room with Sun Burst Pendants
Sun room with Sun Burst Pendants
Studio 119Studio 119
Photography by Studio Q Photography Construction by Factor Design Build Lighting by West Elm
Photo of a medium sized country conservatory in Denver with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
New Construction at Private Residence in Wayland, MA
New Construction at Private Residence in Wayland, MA
Mellowes & Paladino ArchitectsMellowes & Paladino Architects
Design ideas for a rural conservatory in Boston with a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Greenhouse | Doylestown, PA
Greenhouse | Doylestown, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a medium sized country conservatory in Philadelphia with brick flooring, a skylight and red floors.
Early American Farm House Renovation
Early American Farm House Renovation
Dave Knecht Homes, LLCDave Knecht Homes, LLC
Finished renovation of Early American Farmhouse. Photo by Karen Knecht Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized country conservatory in Chicago with porcelain flooring, beige floors and a skylight.
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Design ideas for an expansive rural conservatory in Portland with ceramic flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
This is an example of a small farmhouse conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.

Country 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 country 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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