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Surrey Hills Family Home
Surrey Hills Family Home
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Surrey with carpet, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Porch
Porch
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Other with brick flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and red floors.
Luxurious Family Home
Luxurious Family Home
Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.
Inspiration for a large traditional conservatory in Omaha with marble flooring.
15 Nottingham Rd
15 Nottingham Rd
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
JS Gibson
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Charleston with brick flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Mukwonago RemodelingMukwonago Remodeling
Large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Vaulted Wood Ceiling in White Sun Room
Vaulted Wood Ceiling in White Sun Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Large gray sectional paired with marble coffee table. Gold wire chairs with a corner fireplace. The ceiling is exposed wood beams and vaults towards the rest of the home. Four pairs of french doors offer lake views on two sides of the house. Photographer: Martin Menocal
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Susie Soleimani Photography
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in DC Metro with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
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.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Roof Blinds
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Indianapolis with travertine flooring, a glass ceiling, no fireplace and grey floors.
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The walls of windows and the sloped ceiling provide dimension and architectural detail, maximizing the natural light and view. The floor tile was installed in a herringbone pattern. The painted tongue and groove wood ceiling keeps the open space light, airy, and bright in contract to the dark Tudor style of the existing. home.
Yale Home
Yale Home
doran taylordoran taylor
Large traditional conservatory in Salt Lake City with limestone flooring and a skylight.
Conyers Colonial
Conyers Colonial
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional conservatory in New York with brick flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and red floors.
Hilltop Residence
Hilltop Residence
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Atlanta with brick flooring, a standard ceiling and red floors.
Jada Windows Pass-Through Steel Folding Window
Jada Windows Pass-Through Steel Folding Window
Jada WindowsJada Windows
Folding doors and windows offer the unique ability to open an entire wall for indoor/outdoor living while maintaining a more traditional steel door appearance. #JadaSteelWindows
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Alto DesignAlto Design
David Steinbrunner, photographer.
Large classic conservatory in Cincinnati with a skylight, ceramic flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Large classic conservatory in Manchester with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
The Sepele mahogany conservatory was part of a new construction home. Conservatory Craftsmen was on site for two weeks to build the exterior of the conservatory, then took an extra week at the end to do the interior finishes by hand. Photos by Robert Socha

Large Traditional 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 traditional 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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