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Expansive Mediterranean Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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English Tudor Gated Estate
English Tudor Gated Estate
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
The ship's room is finished with 1x6 ash planks with nautical rope imbedded. © 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Photo of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
S&L Associati - Studio Simone SpecialeS&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale
Poolhouse con parete di fondo con decorazione pittorica murale. Arredi contemporanei, tende bianche. Pavimento in travertino con inserti in mosaico di vetro.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Los Angeles with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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.
Palm Beach Estate
Palm Beach Estate
Lisa Erdmann & AssociatesLisa Erdmann & Associates
Sargent Photography
Expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Villa Vidorra
Villa Vidorra
AndrinaPaladin DesignsAndrinaPaladin Designs

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Other.
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
We painted this very soft, monochromatic, Italian landscape mural in a loft style area for our client. This room was intended for meditation and relaxation. Through our soft mural, and careful color choice, we provided the feeling of bringing the outdoors to be indoors. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Manasota Mediterranean Beach House
Manasota Mediterranean Beach House
Beebe Design Studio Architects, Inc.Beebe Design Studio Architects, Inc.
Expansive mediterranean conservatory in Other with travertine flooring and beige floors.
Spanish Style Home
Spanish Style Home
Eric Joffe Construction CorpEric Joffe Construction Corp
Virtually Taylor'd
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Other.
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
A Hall's English greenhouse with reclaimed brick flooring is the perfect spot to grow seedlings and store the ornamental lime and lemon trees over the winter. The retaining wall, landing and stairs are constructed of heavy basalt stone for a rustic look. Prostrate rosemary, salvia and other perennials spill over boulder wall on the right. of the staircase. Photo:Urban Habitats Landscape Studio
Eileen Drive
Eileen Drive
Spiotta Construction Management CorpSpiotta Construction Management Corp
Expansive mediterranean conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Award Wining Draperies
Award Wining Draperies
Yelena's Designs IncYelena's Designs Inc
Stunning is the most acurate description for this room. 2nd place Winner of the 2006 Envisions Workroom Competitions Specialty treatments Catagory .dave draves
Barrington Estate (Interior and Exterior Design and Install)
Barrington Estate (Interior and Exterior Design and Install)
JW LANDSCAPES LLCJW LANDSCAPES LLC
Re-Purposed Cow Hide Black Lacquer Rattan Chaises on Cow Hide Rug, Epoxy Resin Flooring, Custom Art Sculpture Build In Planting Beds with Stone Photo by Transcend Studios LLC
Bonita Bay 2 Renovation
Bonita Bay 2 Renovation
CGU HomesCGU Homes
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with limestone flooring, a standard ceiling, white floors and feature lighting.
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
We painted this very soft, monochromatic, Italian landscape mural in a loft style area for our client. This room was intended for meditation and relaxation. Through our soft mural, and careful color choice, we provided the feeling of bringing the outdoors to be indoors. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
We painted this very soft, monochromatic, Italian landscape mural in a loft style area for our client. This room was intended for meditation and relaxation. Through our soft mural, and careful color choice, we provided the feeling of bringing the outdoors to be indoors. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
English Tudor Gated Estate
English Tudor Gated Estate
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
The ship's room is finished with 1x6 ash planks with nautical rope imbedded. © 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Photo of an expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
Monochromatic Italian Landscape Mural
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
We painted this very soft, monochromatic, Italian landscape mural in a loft style area for our client. This room was intended for meditation and relaxation. Through our soft mural, and careful color choice, we provided the feeling of bringing the outdoors to be indoors. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Expansive Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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