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Large and Expansive Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Three Seasons Room
Three Seasons Room
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
This three seasons addition is a great sunroom during the warmer months.
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Other with vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition in Fitchburg, WI
Sunroom Addition in Fitchburg, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
A beautiful, multi-purpose four season sunroom addition was designed and built to fit our clients’ needs exactly. The family now enjoys as much time indoors, as they do out—close to nature, and close to family.
Well Porch escape
Well Porch escape
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Tile floors, gas fireplace, skylights, ezebreeze, natural stone, 1 x 6 pine ceilings, led lighting, 5.1 surround sound, TV, live edge mantel, rope lighting, western triple slider, new windows, stainless cable railings
Whole Home Renovation Project in Delray
Whole Home Renovation Project in Delray
Smart Constructions - WoodworksSmart Constructions - Woodworks
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in Miami with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Indian Lore Residence
Indian Lore Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Screened Sun room with tongue and groove ceiling and floor to ceiling Chilton Woodlake blend stone fireplace. Wood framed screen windows and cement floor. (Ryan Hainey)
Rockingham Residence
Rockingham Residence
Forsite StudioForsite Studio
Photo of a large modern conservatory in Austin with concrete flooring, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Castlebuilt HomesCastlebuilt Homes
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Louisville with vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Custom Home Interiors
Custom Home Interiors
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
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!
Sauna und Ruhebereich
Sauna und Ruhebereich
pH-129 Przygoda + Hoppenhaus Architekten PartGmbBpH-129 Przygoda + Hoppenhaus Architekten PartGmbB
Foto: Marcus Müller
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Stunning Twin Classical Orangeries - External
Stunning Twin Classical Orangeries - External
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Two classic orangeries provide valuable dining and living space in this renovation project. This pair of orangeries face each other across a beautifully manicured garden and rhyll. One provides a dining room and the other a place for relaxing and reflection. Both form a link to other rooms in the home. Underfloor heating through grilles provides a space-saving alternative to conventional heating. Vale Paint Colour- Caribous Coat Size- 7.4M X 4.2M (each)
Haskin Residence
Haskin Residence
Paragon Custom Construction, LLCParagon Custom Construction, LLC
SGA Architecture
Expansive classic conservatory in Charleston with slate flooring, a skylight and a feature wall.
Extension de villa
Extension de villa
T design architectureT design architecture
Inspiration for a large urban conservatory in Paris with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
The glass enclosed room is 500 sq.ft., and is immediately above the owner’s indoor swimming pool. The tall side walls float the lantern roof like a halo. The conservatory climbs to a whole new height, literally, 45′ from the ground. The conservatory is designed to compliment the architecture of the home's dramatic height, and is situated to overlook the homeowners in-ground pool, which is accessed by an elevator. Photos by Robert Socha
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Detroit with carpet and a standard ceiling.
The Ranch
The Ranch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Architecture by Meriwether Felt Photos by Susan Gilmore
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with carpet, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Custom Built Home 9
Custom Built Home 9
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
The spacious sunroom is a serene retreat with its panoramic views of the rural landscape through walls of Marvin windows. A striking brick herringbone pattern floor adds timeless charm, while a see-through gas fireplace creates a cozy focal point, perfect for all seasons. Above the mantel, a black-painted beadboard feature wall adds depth and character, enhancing the room's inviting ambiance. With its seamless blend of rustic and contemporary elements, this sunroom is a tranquil haven for relaxation and contemplation. Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc., General Contractor; Helman Sechrist Architecture, Architect; JJ Osterloo Design, Designer; Photography by Marie Kinney.
RESTAURACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA DE AUTOR EN LA COSTA BRAVA
RESTAURACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA DE AUTOR EN LA COSTA BRAVA
RARDO - ArchitectsRARDO - Architects
Arquitectos en Barcelona Rardo Architects in Barcelona and Sitges
Photo of a large modern conservatory in Barcelona with a corner fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Kay Story InteriorsKay Story Interiors
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in New York with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Water Oak
Water Oak
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Sarah Rossi, Photographer
Design ideas for a large rustic conservatory in Nashville with concrete flooring and grey floors.

Large and Expansive 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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