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Green Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This beautiful family home in the Bedfordshire countryside was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII. A pre-Tudor building is often quite dark inside so the addition of a conservatory has created a special room to enjoy the sunshine and the landscaped gardens. This fully glazed extension was designed to complement the orangery which we built on another face of the property. These twin extensions complement each other and transform the way the house is used. The angled corners and subtle Tudor style windows work well with the existing features. The new addition is heavily used by the family as it provides a light-filled sitting area. It is a perfect room to watch over the children playing in the garden or to enjoy story time in the sunshine.
Blackfoot Pass
Blackfoot Pass
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
LandMark Photography
Traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Medium sized conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and terracotta flooring.
Lakeside Conservatory
Lakeside Conservatory
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.., Conservatory Craftsmen., Conservatory for the avid gardener with lakefront views
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
North Hampton Conservatory
North Hampton Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
This project’s owner originally contacted Sunspace because they needed to replace an outdated, leaking sunroom on their North Hampton, New Hampshire property. The aging sunroom was set on a fieldstone foundation that was beginning to show signs of wear in the uppermost layer. The client’s vision involved repurposing the ten foot by ten foot area taken up by the original sunroom structure in order to create the perfect space for a new home office. Sunspace Design stepped in to help make that vision a reality. We began the design process by carefully assessing what the client hoped to achieve. Working together, we soon realized that a glass conservatory would be the perfect replacement. Our custom conservatory design would allow great natural light into the home while providing structure for the desired office space. Because the client’s beautiful home featured a truly unique style, the principal challenge we faced was ensuring that the new conservatory would seamlessly blend with the surrounding architectural elements on the interior and exterior. We utilized large, Marvin casement windows and a hip design for the glass roof. The interior of the home featured an abundance of wood, so the conservatory design featured a wood interior stained to match. The end result of this collaborative process was a beautiful conservatory featured at the front of the client’s home. The new space authentically matches the original construction, the leaky sunroom is no longer a problem, and our client was left with a home office space that’s bright and airy. The large casements provide a great view of the exterior landscape and let in incredible levels of natural light. And because the space was outfitted with energy efficient glass, spray foam insulation, and radiant heating, this conservatory is a true four season glass space that our client will be able to enjoy throughout the year.
French Country
French Country
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Bryan Allen
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Bixby Hill
Bixby Hill
Kate Lester InteriorsKate Lester Interiors
This is an example of an eclectic conservatory in Los Angeles with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Les Granges de Beauvoir Manor
Les Granges de Beauvoir Manor
CCD ArchitectsCCD Architects
Tom Warry Photography
Design ideas for a rural conservatory in Channel Islands with a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with travertine flooring and a glass ceiling.
Conservatories
Conservatories
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Victorian style, all glass roof, brick knee wall, exterior door, white aluminum frame
Photo of a large victorian conservatory in DC Metro with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Deck build
Deck build
Habidex RenovationsHabidex Renovations
Added gas firepit for family gatherings. Also Mosquito netting, infrared heating
Photo of a modern conservatory in Vancouver with vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Versailles teak coffee table
Versailles teak coffee table
WITHIN HOMEWITHIN HOME
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in London with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Ross Sunroom Remodel
Ross Sunroom Remodel
UserUser
John Fraine
Medium sized traditional conservatory in San Francisco with brick flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and red floors.
A Light Filled Sitting Room Conservatory
A Light Filled Sitting Room Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The design incorporates a feature lantern and a large flat roof section linking the conservatory to the main house and adjacent buildings. Our conservatory site team worked closely with the client's builder in the construction of this orangery which links two buildings. It incorporates a decorative lantern providing an interesting roof and decorative feature to the inside, and giving height to the structure from the outside. Folding doors open the conservatory onto spectacular views of the surrounding parkland. Vale Paint Colour-Exterior Vale White, Interior Taylor Cream Size- 6.6M X 4.9M
Barnes
Barnes
Spencer & WedekindSpencer & Wedekind
Benedicte Drummond
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in London with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Bluemont Va Straight Eave Sunrooms
Bluemont Va Straight Eave Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a large rustic conservatory in DC Metro with a glass ceiling.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Indianapolis with travertine flooring and a glass ceiling.
Park Village West
Park Village West
Belsize ArchitectsBelsize Architects
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in London with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
4-Season Solarium
4-Season Solarium
Solarium ServitechSolarium Servitech
Large conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Solarlux Wintergarten
Solarlux Wintergarten
Solarlux GmbHSolarlux GmbH
Das ganze Jahr über den Garten und das Grün genießen! Und die schmalen Profile geben diesem Wintergarten eine besonders schlanke Optik. Bild: Solarlux GmbH

Green Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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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