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Large and Expansive Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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North River Estate
North River Estate
Envious InteriorsEnvious Interiors
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Modern Wood-Clad Screened Porch
Modern Wood-Clad Screened Porch
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Seaside Shingle in Southport
Seaside Shingle in Southport
HOBBS INCHOBBS INC
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Photo by Durston Saylor
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in New York with carpet, no fireplace, a skylight and beige floors.
Luxury Orangery on Country Home
Luxury Orangery on Country Home
Hampton Conservatories LtdHampton Conservatories Ltd
Hampton Conservatories & Orangeries
Expansive traditional conservatory in Other.
Cedar Solarium
Cedar Solarium
Solarium ServitechSolarium Servitech
Photo of a large conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
4-Season Solarium
4-Season Solarium
Solarium ServitechSolarium Servitech
This is an example of a large conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Patriot SunroomsPatriot Sunrooms
Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions
Large modern conservatory in St Louis with ceramic flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a glass ceiling.
Eaglis
Eaglis
Cebula DesignCebula Design
Leo McKillop Photography
Photo of a large beach style conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, a standard ceiling, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bronxville
Bronxville
Ken Gemes InteriorsKen Gemes Interiors
Tria Giovan
Large classic conservatory in New York with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Living Room
Living Room
Memar Architects Inc.Memar Architects Inc.
Nasim Shahani Photography
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Aluminium Exterior Shutters
Aluminium Exterior Shutters
InHome DecorInHome Decor
Our Aluminium shutters have been designed with a fully adjustable louver that offers a contemporary modern functional shutter aesthetically appealing for both interior and exterior use. Standard Stock colours and custom colour range (full delux powdercoated range) Balustrade capabilities Fully flyscreenable Off the wall mounting systems Internal winding systems Lockable Wind ratings Slide, Bi Fold, hinge or fixed 90 & 115 mm blade options
Stone Cottage Renovation
Stone Cottage Renovation
Jenna Wallis Interior DesignJenna Wallis Interior Design
Julie Wage Ross
Large traditional conservatory in Omaha.
Greenwich - Georgian - New Construction
Greenwich - Georgian - New Construction
Gatehouse PartnersGatehouse Partners
Sunroom at he far west side of the home, featuring windows on 3 walls and a bluestone floor installed over hydronic radiant heat.
Photo of an expansive traditional conservatory in New York.
The Herndon Plan #302 - Sun Room
The Herndon Plan #302 - Sun Room
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Arched windows, interior and exterior columns, and brick veneer give this four bedroom traditional home instant authority. An arched clerestory window channels light from the foyer to the great room. Graceful columns punctuate the open interior that connects the foyer, great room, kitchen, and sun room. Special ceiling treatments and skylights add volume throughout the home. The master suite with fireplace, garden tub, separate shower, and separate vanities, accesses the deck with optional spa. The skylit bonus room makes a great play area for kids and provides easy access to attic storage.
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
There were several levels of pools that were all part of the main pool. Every detail had to be considered from flow rates to capacity of pools to volume of over all water. Water in motion is so important in designing and planning a feature like this.
Paul Williams-designed home in Brentwood, CA
Paul Williams-designed home in Brentwood, CA
Drake Construction, Inc.Drake Construction, Inc.
Photos by Todd Young and Michael McCreary.
Large bohemian conservatory in Los Angeles.
Tarrytown Pavilion
Tarrytown Pavilion
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell
Photo of a large modern conservatory in Austin with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
The Magnolia - The Stone Bar
The Magnolia - The Stone Bar
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
WINNER: Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards, 2019 Affectionately called The Magnolia, a reference to the architect's Southern upbringing, this project was a grass roots exploration of farmhouse architecture. Located in Phoenix, Arizona’s idyllic Arcadia neighborhood, the home gives a nod to the area’s citrus orchard history. Echoing the past while embracing current millennial design expectations, this just-complete speculative family home hosts four bedrooms, an office, open living with a separate “dirty kitchen”, and the Stone Bar. Positioned in the Northwestern portion of the site, the Stone Bar provides entertainment for the interior and exterior spaces. With retracting sliding glass doors and windows above the bar, the space opens up to provide a multipurpose playspace for kids and adults alike. Nearly as eyecatching as the Camelback Mountain view is the stunning use of exposed beams, stone, and mill scale steel in this grass roots exploration of farmhouse architecture. White painted siding, white interior walls, and warm wood floors communicate a harmonious embrace in this soothing, family-friendly abode. Project Details // The Magnolia House Architecture: Drewett Works Developer: Marc Development Builder: Rafterhouse Interior Design: Rafterhouse Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: ProVisuals Media Awards Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards, 2019 Featured In “The Genteel Charm of Modern Farmhouse Architecture Inspired by Architect C.P. Drewett,” by Elise Glickman for Iconic Life, Nov 13, 2019
Spring Projects
Spring Projects
Four Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and BathFour Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and Bath
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Detroit with no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Espace détente et lecture
Espace détente et lecture
Cosy SideCosy Side
Encadrée par de larges fenêtres, cette extension permet de profiter d’une vue exceptionnelle vers l’extérieur. Mi dedans-mi dehors. Un nouvel espace de vie, généreux, dans un style typiquement normand : briques rouges et poutres couleur bois normand. Aménagement, décoration et stylisme Cosy Side.

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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