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An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
OakwrightsOakwrights
Design ideas for a country conservatory in Cheshire with feature lighting.
16th Century Cottage, Dunmow, Essex
16th Century Cottage, Dunmow, Essex
Nine LivesNine Lives
Garden room with beech tree mural and vintage furniture
Design ideas for a medium sized rural conservatory in Essex with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, brown floors and a feature wall.
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
This new home was designed to nestle quietly into the rich landscape of rolling pastures and striking mountain views. A wrap around front porch forms a facade that welcomes visitors and hearkens to a time when front porch living was all the entertainment a family needed. White lap siding coupled with a galvanized metal roof and contrasting pops of warmth from the stained door and earthen brick, give this home a timeless feel and classic farmhouse style. The story and a half home has 3 bedrooms and two and half baths. The master suite is located on the main level with two bedrooms and a loft office on the upper level. A beautiful open concept with traditional scale and detailing gives the home historic character and charm. Transom lites, perfectly sized windows, a central foyer with open stair and wide plank heart pine flooring all help to add to the nostalgic feel of this young home. White walls, shiplap details, quartz counters, shaker cabinets, simple trim designs, an abundance of natural light and carefully designed artificial lighting make modest spaces feel large and lend to the homeowner's delight in their new custom home. Kimberly Kerl
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Wynneford
Wynneford
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
This is an example of a country conservatory in Raleigh.
Screened-In Porch
Screened-In Porch
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Rural conservatory in Grand Rapids.
Oak Ave
Oak Ave
Beachwood IncBeachwood Inc
This is an example of a farmhouse conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Leighanne's Residence
Leighanne's Residence
Leighanne LaMarre InteriorsLeighanne LaMarre Interiors
Amanda Dumouchelle Photography
Photo of a country conservatory in Detroit with a standard ceiling and white floors.
Family Hobby Farm
Family Hobby Farm
Ecraft LLC.Ecraft LLC.
Rural conservatory in Atlanta with laminate floors, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Medium sized farmhouse conservatory in Philadelphia with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and no fireplace.
Best Of Ohio 2017 - Grand award Winner
Best Of Ohio 2017 - Grand award Winner
Daniel DeVol Custom BuilderDaniel DeVol Custom Builder
Inspiration for a farmhouse conservatory in Other.
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.
North Haven
North Haven
Timothy Godbold LtdTimothy Godbold Ltd
Rikki Snyder
Photo of a large rural conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.
Inspiration for a rural conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Country Residence Washington, CT
Country Residence Washington, CT
Philip Gorrivan DesignPhilip Gorrivan Design
Country conservatory in New York.
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.
4 season porch
4 season porch
Buccellato Design LLCBuccellato Design LLC
Inspiration for a farmhouse conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling.
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.
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lisa Carroll
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse conservatory in Atlanta with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Chatham, MA House
Chatham, MA House
Vincent Greene ArchitectsVincent Greene Architects
This enclosed arcade connects the main house to the garage/guest quarters. Large windows on both walls provide an expansive water view and lots of natural light. Photography: Erik Kvalsvik

Country 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 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.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Historic home renovation
Design ideas for a farmhouse conservatory in New York with brick flooring, a standard ceiling and red floors.
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