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Large and Expansive Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Bright Greenwich Solarium
Bright Greenwich Solarium
RCCM, INC.RCCM, INC.
RCCM, INC.
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in New York.
Kennett Square Residence
Kennett Square Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Jim Graham Photography
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Philadelphia with concrete flooring and a stone fireplace surround.
New House - Southport, CT
New House - Southport, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Phillip Ennis Photography
Photo of a large classic conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
Bohns Point Residence (2)
Bohns Point Residence (2)
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with a skylight, vinyl flooring, no fireplace and multi-coloured floors.
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Chateau Construction CompanyChateau Construction Company
Spencer Kent
Design ideas for a large bohemian conservatory in San Francisco with a glass ceiling, porcelain flooring and no fireplace.
Four Wheeler
Four Wheeler
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Inspiration for a large traditional conservatory in Austin with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Expansive classic conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
Historic New Jersey Home
Historic New Jersey Home
Orchard Hills Design and Construction, LLCOrchard Hills Design and Construction, LLC
This is an example of an expansive classic conservatory in New York with terracotta flooring, multi-coloured floors and a standard ceiling.
Minns Road
Minns Road
Lisa Burdus Interior DesignLisa Burdus Interior Design
Maree Homer
This is an example of a large bohemian conservatory in Sydney with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Sunroom with Skylights and Fireplace
Sunroom with Skylights and Fireplace
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Chicago home remodel design includes a bright four seasons room with fireplace, skylights, large windows and bifold glass doors that open to patio. Travertine floor throughout patio, sunroom and pool room has radiant heat connecting all three spaces. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore-photographer
Grand kitchen orangery
Grand kitchen orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Room
Large contemporary conservatory in Essex.
Medina
Medina
Lind Nelson Construction Inc.Lind Nelson Construction Inc.
Morgan Sheff
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with a standard ceiling, slate flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Sun Room
Sun Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
A favorite winter destination, the Sun Room has triple-hung windows and painted wood wall sheathing. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive rural conservatory in New York.
Large Kitchen Conservatory
Large Kitchen Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Modern living and busy family life has resulted in the kitchen increasingly becoming the favourite room in the home. It can be a relaxing and informal place where recreation and work go hand in hand. A sunny cheerful kitchen is everyone’s ideal, and a kitchen conservatory provides just that. It will be used at all times of the day by all members of the family for a wide range of purposes. Folding doors open the conservatory onto the garden. This project shows how a contemporary feel can be achieved whilst adding a traditional timber and glazed extension. Brick piers and solid walls add to both design and functionality of the room. Vale Paint Colour - Tempest Size- 6.0M X 7.8M
Lovebird Home
Lovebird Home
High Res Media, LLCHigh Res Media, LLC
High Res Media
This is an example of a large mediterranean conservatory in Phoenix with terracotta flooring and orange floors.
Period property orangery
Period property orangery
FoxfurdFoxfurd
An orangery with complimentary brickwork and fenestration, painted in a tone that compliments the existing property, blends in with the rest of the home to appear like an original feature.
College Avenue, Ashland, VA
College Avenue, Ashland, VA
Keith Hunter Architect / BuilderKeith Hunter Architect / Builder
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Richmond with a standard ceiling.
Farm Cottage
Farm Cottage
Rosewood Custom Cabinetry & MillworkRosewood Custom Cabinetry & Millwork
David D. Harlan Architects
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and white floors.
Sun Room & Patio Covers
Sun Room & Patio Covers
Preferred Home Builders, Inc.Preferred Home Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Los Angeles with a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.

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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