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Large Grey Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sunroom with casement windows and different shades of grey furniture.
Photo of a large country conservatory in New York with a standard ceiling, grey floors and dark hardwood flooring.
Classic Americana Rambler
Classic Americana Rambler
Norton HomesNorton Homes
This classic Americana-inspired home exquisitely incorporates design elements from the early 20th century and combines them with modern amenities and features.
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Schanstra Design GroupSchanstra Design Group
This is an example of a large contemporary conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling, grey floors, concrete flooring and a feature wall.
Transitional Redeux
Transitional Redeux
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in New York with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Orangery - Featuring Full Height Panels and Folding Doors
Orangery - Featuring Full Height Panels and Folding Doors
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The design of this extension incorporates an inset roof lantern over the dining area and an opening through to the glazed orangery which features bi-fold doors to the outside.
Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large beach style conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring and blue 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.
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Design ideas for a large contemporary conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Marshside Tranquility
Marshside Tranquility
Robyn Branch DesignRobyn Branch Design
David Burghardt
Photo of a large coastal conservatory in Jacksonville with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in Kansas City with a standard ceiling and multi-coloured 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)
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
JWS Custom Decks LLCJWS Custom Decks LLC
Low maintenance and full of fresh air! This elegant screened porch that doubles as a 3 season porch was built in Derry, NH. The best of both worlds! with Azek trim and vinyl lattice to complete the look! Composite decking on the interior and exterior ensures proper drainage of water from rain.
All down to the detail
All down to the detail
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
A lovely, clean finish, complemented by some great features. Kauri wall using sarking from an old villa in Parnell.
Photo of a large farmhouse conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a plastered fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Legacy
Legacy
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Sunroom with view of front and backyard, modern outdoor furniture
Photo of a large conservatory in Chicago with painted wood flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Hamptons
Hamptons
Rob Stuart InteriorsRob Stuart Interiors
Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Large coastal conservatory in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Sunroom Addition - Long Grove, IL
Michelle LecinskiMichelle Lecinski
The exterior view of the addition blends seamlessly with the existing structure.
Inspiration for a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring.
Enclosed Porch
Enclosed Porch
Eldan HomesEldan Homes
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in New York with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Porch ConversionPorch Conversion
Photo of a large contemporary conservatory in San Diego with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.

Large Grey 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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