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Large Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Extension de maison ouvrant sur jardin
Extension de maison ouvrant sur jardin
Nonjetable architecture d'intérieurNonjetable architecture d'intérieur
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Paris with limestone flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Gothic inspired Orangery
Gothic inspired Orangery
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This impressive room features gothic arched detailing to the panels, mirroring the existing internal doors leading through to the drawing room. The double roof lanterns allows the roof height to remain low whilst letting light flood into the large space within.
Locust Valley, NY
Locust Valley, NY
Staged to Sell or DwellStaged to Sell or Dwell
Photo of a large classic conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Berryville VA Conservatory
Berryville VA Conservatory
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Victorian style , all glass roof, wood trim, tile flooring, crank windows with screen, ceiling fan with lights
Inspiration for a large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with concrete flooring and a glass ceiling.
Colbert Grade II Listed Building Oak Conservatory
Colbert Grade II Listed Building Oak Conservatory
Richmond Oak Conservatories LtdRichmond Oak Conservatories Ltd
Grade II listed building sunburst gable oak conservatory http://www.conservatoryphotos.co.uk/virtual-tours/virtual-tour-colbert/ http://www.fitzgeraldphotographic.co.uk/
Year-Round Light
Year-Round Light
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
The original English conservatories were designed and built in cooler European climates to provide a safe environment for tropical plants and to hold flower displays. By the end of the nineteenth century, Europeans were also using conservatories for social and living spaces. Following in this rich tradition, the New England conservatory is designed and engineered to provide a comfortable, year-round addition to the house, sometimes functioning as a space completely open to the main living area. Nestled in the heart of Martha’s Vineyard, the magnificent conservatory featured here blends perfectly into the owner’s country style colonial estate. The roof system has been constructed with solid mahogany and features a soft color-painted interior and a beautiful copper clad exterior. The exterior architectural eave line is carried seamlessly from the existing house and around the conservatory. The glass dormer roof establishes beautiful contrast with the main lean-to glass roof. Our construction allows for extraordinary light levels within the space, and the view of the pool and surrounding landscape from the Marvin French doors provides quite the scene. The interior is a rustic finish with brick walls and a stone patio floor. These elements combine to create a space which truly provides its owners with a year-round opportunity to enjoy New England’s scenic outdoors from the comfort of a traditional conservatory.
Grand kitchen orangery
Grand kitchen orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Room
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Essex with a glass ceiling.
Sunroom Portfolio
Sunroom Portfolio
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Large traditional conservatory in New York with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Highland - Studio
Highland - Studio
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Baltimore with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Woodside Conservatory & Hardscape
Chateau Construction CompanyChateau Construction Company
Spencer Kent
Photo of a large bohemian conservatory in San Francisco with a glass ceiling, porcelain flooring and no fireplace.
Hus i Odense
Hus i Odense
A little storyA little story
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Design ideas for a large scandi conservatory with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling.
Working Greenhouse
Working Greenhouse
Suburban SunroomsSuburban Sunrooms
Photo of a large conservatory in New York with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Conservatories
Conservatories
Creative ConservatoriesCreative Conservatories
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with concrete flooring, grey floors and a glass ceiling.
Kitchen Extension Conservatory on a Country Home
Kitchen Extension Conservatory on a Country Home
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Georgian Conservatory
Georgian Conservatory
Chris Egner Design-Build-RemodelChris Egner Design-Build-Remodel
Ryan Hainey, RH Creative
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Cedar Solarium
Cedar Solarium
Solarium ServitechSolarium Servitech
Photo of a large conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
A place to enjoy the garden
A place to enjoy the garden
UserUser
A grand conservatory from where you can enjoy the view of the garden, countryside and the swimming. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Devon with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and no fireplace.
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom / conservatory addition constructed in conjunction with whole house additions and renovations. Project located in Hatfield, Bucks County, PA.

Large 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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