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Expansive and Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for an expansive rustic conservatory in Devon with medium hardwood flooring, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.
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.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Expansive classic conservatory in Detroit with medium hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Farmhouse style home
Farmhouse style home
KSF ArchitectsKSF Architects
west facing sunroom with views of the barns. This space is located just off the Great Room and offers a warm cozy retreat in the evening.
Small farmhouse conservatory in Detroit with medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Sunroom furniture furnishing details including custom woven roman shades and light gray accent chairs.
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Charlotte with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
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.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Kerri Fukui
Design ideas for a small scandi conservatory in Salt Lake City with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Texas Craftsman
Texas Craftsman
Carey DodsonCarey Dodson
Photography by Andrea Calo
This is an example of a small farmhouse conservatory in Austin with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Extown Cottage
Extown Cottage
David D Harlan Architects LLCDavid D Harlan Architects LLC
"2012 Alice Washburn Award" Winning Home - A.I.A. Connecticut Read more at https://ddharlanarchitects.com/tag/alice-washburn/ “2014 Stanford White Award, Residential Architecture – New Construction Under 5000 SF, Extown Farm Cottage, David D. Harlan Architects LLC”, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). “2009 ‘Grand Award’ Builder’s Design and Planning”, Builder Magazine and The National Association of Home Builders. “2009 People’s Choice Award”, A.I.A. Connecticut. "The 2008 Residential Design Award", ASID Connecticut “The 2008 Pinnacle Award for Excellence”, ASID Connecticut. “HOBI Connecticut 2008 Award, ‘Best Not So Big House’”, Connecticut Home Builders Association.
Car Collectors Dream Design on Close to One Acre in Windermere
Car Collectors Dream Design on Close to One Acre in Windermere
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Orlando.
WASHINGTON PARK II
WASHINGTON PARK II
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Laurie Black Photography. Classic "Martha's Vineyard" shingle style with traditional Palladian molding profiles "in the antique" uplifting the sophistication and décor to its urban context. Design by Duncan McRoberts
Snowman Residence
Snowman Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Expansive nautical conservatory in Miami with a standard ceiling, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in Nashville with medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Howard Katz Architects LLCHoward Katz Architects LLC
Sunroom addition leads off the family room which is adjacent to the kitchen as viewed through the french doors. On entering the house one can see all the way back through these doors to the garden beyond. The existing recessed porch was enclosed and walls removed to form the family room space.
3 Season Room
3 Season Room
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Photo Credit: Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. This client came to us with a desire to have a multi-function semi-outdoor area where they could dine, entertain, and be together as a family. We helped them design this custom Three Season Room where they can do all three--and more! With heaters and fans installed for comfort, this family can now play games with the kids or have the crew over to watch the ball game most of the year 'round!
Hazel Sunroom
Hazel Sunroom
Callahan InteriorsCallahan Interiors
Jenn Anibal
Small classic conservatory in Detroit.
Conservatory Addition
Conservatory Addition
GREAT FALLS ConstructionGREAT FALLS Construction
Inspiration for a small world-inspired conservatory in DC Metro.
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.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Expansive classic conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring.

Expansive and Small 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 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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