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Large Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Dining area
Dining area
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in London with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Baltimore with ceramic flooring, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
Grand kitchen orangery
Grand kitchen orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Room
Large contemporary conservatory in Essex.
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
Wintergärten
Wintergärten
Max Renaltner GmbHMax Renaltner GmbH
Inspiration for a large contemporary conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and orange floors.
Idyllic Greenwich Home
Idyllic Greenwich Home
GRAYSON DE VEREGRAYSON DE VERE
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and orange floors.
Pool House
Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Screens Double Roller System
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Minneapolis with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Large contemporary conservatory in Other with marble flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and white floors.
Wheatland Model
Wheatland Model
Fischer HomesFischer Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Cincinnati with dark hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Ohio ExteriorsOhio Exteriors
Ohio Exteriors installed a LivingSpace Transitions 4 season custom cathedral style sunroom that measured 12' x 16'. we installed the custom vinyl windows. We tied into the existing roof, and matched the existing shake siding. We extended the existing HVAC system. We also installed new French doors.
entry garden
entry garden
LKM DesignLKM Design
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Manchester with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Pergolas Bioclimatiques Renson
Pergolas Bioclimatiques Renson
ADH Piscines & PaysagesADH Piscines & Paysages
Pergola bioclimatique Renson - Modèle Camargue Les pergolas bioclimatiques en aluminium de chez Renson proposent de nombreuses options : stores, panneaux coulissants, parois vitrées, chauffage, éclairage LED, musique… La toiture des pergolas bioclimatiques Renson peut être fixe, à lames ou en toile.
Pergola bioclimatique - lames de toit orientables et vitrage coulissant
Pergola bioclimatique - lames de toit orientables et vitrage coulissant
PergoluxePergoluxe
Pergola bioclimatique à lames de toit orientables et motorisé Somfy avec panneaux de verre coulissant et éclairage par spots LED
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Paris.
Wooded Home Renovation Overlooking Lake in Salisbury, CT | Twin Lakes Renovation
Wooded Home Renovation Overlooking Lake in Salisbury, CT | Twin Lakes Renovation
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Bridgeport.
1197 Noyac
1197 Noyac
Jason Thomas ArchitectJason Thomas Architect
Inspiration for a large contemporary conservatory in New York.
70's Sun Room Update
70's Sun Room Update
Salt Creek Interior Design LLCSalt Creek Interior Design LLC
Deborah Walker
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Wichita with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with a skylight, ceramic flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
10 Karen Road
10 Karen Road
Instant Interiors LLCInstant Interiors LLC
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Additions & Sunrooms
Additions & Sunrooms
TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Large Contemporary 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 contemporary 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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