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Large Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Solbakken Lakefront Home
Solbakken Lakefront Home
MSI Custom Homes, LLCMSI Custom Homes, LLC
Saari & Forrai
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Bucolic Suburban Renovation in Norfolk Historic District, CT
Bucolic Suburban Renovation in Norfolk Historic District, CT
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
Large traditional conservatory in Bridgeport with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
Silver Spring, MD Craftsman Sunroom Addition
Silver Spring, MD Craftsman Sunroom Addition
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography FineCraft built this rear sunroom addition in Silver Spring for a family that wanted to enjoy the outdoors all year round.
Vogel Residence
Vogel Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring and a standard ceiling.
French Colonial Home Sunroom Addition
French Colonial Home Sunroom Addition
JEB Design/BuildJEB Design/Build
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Dallas.
Larchmont Tudor
Larchmont Tudor
Allen Ross Architecture, LLCAllen Ross Architecture, LLC
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in New York with slate flooring and a standard ceiling.
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
All-Weather Screen Porch & Basement Remodel
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Large traditional conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and blue floors.
Mans
Mans
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Peavy Residence
Peavy Residence
A Classical StudioA Classical Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Atlanta with brick flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Jim Fuhrmann Photography
Photo of a large traditional conservatory in New York with brick flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Outdoor & Sunroom Shades
Outdoor & Sunroom Shades
Budget Blinds of FerndaleBudget Blinds of Ferndale
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Detroit with brick flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Finished Lanscapes
Finished Lanscapes
Stephen A. Roberts LandscapeStephen A. Roberts Landscape
This is an image that shows the tie between the outdoor landscape and the indoors.
Large traditional conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Interiors
Interiors
Ertl Homes, Inc.Ertl Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Miami with painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Bluffton, SC - Colleton River Plantation - 130 Inverness Drive
Bluffton, SC - Colleton River Plantation - 130 Inverness Drive
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
Large classic conservatory in Atlanta with porcelain flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Heirloom House
Heirloom House
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Portland Maine with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Dream Patio, Deck, and Porch in Loudoun County
Dream Patio, Deck, and Porch in Loudoun County
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
The combination of the gabled roof, Brazilian cherry hardwood ceiling, recessed lighting and a statement chandelier makes this an inviting space to lounge that is both warm and airy.
ASID award winning sunroom
ASID award winning sunroom
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
This photo shows the back half of the sunroom. It is a view that shows the Nano door to the outdoor dining room The window seat is about 20 feet long and we have chosen to accent it using various shades of neutral fabrics. The small tables in front of the window seat provide an interesting juxtaposition to the clean lines of the room. The mirror above the chest has a coral eglosmise frame. The slate floor is heated for comfort year round. The lighting is a mixtures of styles to create interest. There are tall iron floor lamps for reading by t he chairs and a delicate Murano glass lamp on the chest.
Sunroom and Primary Suite Addition
Sunroom and Primary Suite Addition
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our clients requested an addition with a sunroom on the first floor with garden access. This bright, warm room is so inviting with it's warm wood floors and large windows. Adding a few steps down from the formal living room allowed us to raise the ceiling by several feet.
Room Addition
Room Addition
Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLCAyers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC
Ayers Landscaping was the General Contractor for room addition, landscape, pavers and sod. Metal work and furniture done by Vise & Co.
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.

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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