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Retractable Pergona on Congress St
Retractable Pergona on Congress St
Brooklyn Deck and PatioBrooklyn Deck and Patio
Expansive industrial conservatory in New York.
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Tuck and Tuck ArchitectsTuck and Tuck Architects
New Shingle Style home on the Jamestown, RI waterfront.
Photo of an expansive coastal conservatory in Providence.
Double Orangery Extension in Wimbledon
Double Orangery Extension in Wimbledon
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This stunning project in Wimbledon is a unique design and was a pleasure to work on. Our clients required two buildings on the back of their home. The existing house is unusual, and the extensions were designed to complement its features. Transoms were used in the windows to create the extra height required and curve detailing was added to the French doors. One orangery is an extension of the kitchen which creates an open plan kitchen/dining area. The second orangery is used as a relaxing seating area. It also incorporates a staircase to the first floor with a balcony overlooking the seating area. It is a unique design which has added lots of character to the home. Both new extensions benefit from stunning views of the garden and copious natural light which saturates the home due to the large windows and high lantern roofs. Because of the size and nature of the new build, the client’s home became a working building site and we had to ensure all necessary safety procedures were taken. Our customers were understanding and are delighted with the finished project.
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
This is an example of an expansive contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with marble flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
House Trends Whole House
House Trends Whole House
Scott Pease PhotographyScott Pease Photography
Scott Pease
Expansive contemporary conservatory in Cleveland.
Beautiful Modern Craftsman Home
Beautiful Modern Craftsman Home
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Picture Perfect House
This is an example of an expansive classic conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 photography
This is an example of an expansive nautical conservatory in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Skyline Sitting Room at Top of Turret Overlooking Lake Michigan
Skyline Sitting Room at Top of Turret Overlooking Lake Michigan
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Skyline Sitting Room at Top of Turret Overlooking Lake Michigan.
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.
Miami Interior Designers - Edge of Modernism
Miami Interior Designers - Edge of Modernism
DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FLDKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL
Edge of Modernism - Residential Interior Design Project in Canada by DKOR Interiors Photographer: Alexia Fodere
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary conservatory in Miami with no fireplace.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Expansive traditional conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
La Tour Manor
La Tour Manor
Anco BuildersAnco Builders
Ken Pamatat
Inspiration for an expansive traditional conservatory in New York with no fireplace, light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Hamptons
Hamptons
Nicole Freezer RubensNicole Freezer Rubens
Conservatory
Design ideas for an expansive coastal conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Stone Tile Fixtures
Stone Tile Fixtures
ELEMENTSELEMENTS
This is an example of an expansive contemporary conservatory in Dallas with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Sea Salt Contemporary Residence
Sea Salt Contemporary Residence
B. Chic InteriorsB. Chic Interiors
Sun Room Photos by J.M. Giordano
Expansive beach style conservatory in Baltimore with ceramic flooring and blue floors.
Sunroom / Dining Area addition
Sunroom / Dining Area addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom / Dining Room addition with skylights and tile flooring. Project located in Gwynedd, Montgomery County, PA.
This is an example of an expansive traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with porcelain flooring and a skylight.
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Inspiration for an expansive beach style conservatory in Miami with a standard fireplace, a standard ceiling and light hardwood flooring.
Electric Conservatory Roof Blinds and Side Blinds
Electric Conservatory Roof Blinds and Side Blinds
Oakhurst Conservatory Blinds LtdOakhurst Conservatory Blinds Ltd
Prestige conservatory attached to manor house in Wiltshire. Motorised Somfy pleated blinds providing shading in the harsh summer sun.
Photo of an expansive traditional conservatory in Hampshire.
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
Interiors by Steven GInteriors by Steven G
Custom Italian Furniture from the showroom of Interiors by Steven G, wood ceilings, wood feature wall, Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting, unobstructed views, doors/windows fully open to connect the kitchen/dining/living room
Villa Rica
Villa Rica
Jeff Grover DesignJeff Grover Design
This is an example of an expansive conservatory in Las Vegas.

Expansive Grey 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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