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Luxury Conservatory with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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An orangery addition and space that creates the feel of continental living
An orangery addition and space that creates the feel of continental living
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Our designer chose to work with softer faceted shapes for the garden room to create a contrast with the squares and angles of the existing building. To the left of the garden room, a porch provides a link to the house separated from the living space by internal doors. The window detail reflects that on the house with the exception of two windows to the rear wall of the orangery, which have rounded tops. Two sets of doors open onto two elevations - designed to provide maximum appreciation of the outside.
Sunroom with skylight
Sunroom with skylight
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Luxurious Chicago home remodel has a sunroom addition with skylights, fireplace and is open to indoor pool. Designed and constructed by Benvenuti and Stein.. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore-photographer
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 photography
This is an example of an expansive nautical conservatory in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Think Chic InteriorsThink Chic Interiors
Photo of a classic conservatory in New York with feature lighting.
Study
Study
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired conservatory in Miami with feature lighting, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Maidenhead
Maidenhead
Aspen Design & BuildAspen Design & Build
A orangery created to have a space separate from the open plan kitchen/dining seating area.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary conservatory in Berkshire with ceramic flooring, a skylight, beige floors and feature lighting.
Mr & Mrs Eason
Mr & Mrs Eason
5 Star Windows & Conservatories5 Star Windows & Conservatories
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight, grey floors and feature lighting.
Cottage Coversion
Cottage Coversion
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Conteporary garden room with bifold doors and lantern roof
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian conservatory in Sussex with dark hardwood flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Striking rear extension
Striking rear extension
BastionBastion
Design ideas for a contemporary conservatory in Hampshire with feature lighting.
A Remarkable Orangery That Complements The Elegance Of The Period Home It Adorns
A Remarkable Orangery That Complements The Elegance Of The Period Home It Adorns
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Designed with careful consideration, the space is cleverly used as a dining room whilst also providing space for a sitting area. Also featured is a grand rooflight addition which draws in an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere to dine in. We are also drawn towards the harmonious integration of the glazing bars that flawlessly match the house windows, it's a true testament to the passion and attention to detail we put into our projects.
Study
Study
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Photo of an expansive traditional conservatory in Miami with feature lighting, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Study Detail
Study Detail
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Photo of an expansive classic conservatory in Miami with limestone flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Mr & Mrs Eason
Mr & Mrs Eason
5 Star Windows & Conservatories5 Star Windows & Conservatories
3 Sets of sliding doors in rosewood.Thanks to our special assembly process, 5 Star Windows & Conservatories' sliding patio doors have high security hook bolts that lock into a one-piece steel keep plate. An anti-drill device is fitted to the locking handle for extra security in addition to the steel reinforced opener and outer frame - an anti-slam device is fitted as standard. Effortless opening and closing of the sliding patio door is ensured by our run smooth mechanism that comprises of easy glide stainless steel track and rollers. Sliding patio doors are ideal for maximising views, as they consist of two or more individual panels, which are able to slide back and forth on hidden rollers. Moreover, sliding panels can be combined with fixed panels too.
Study
Study
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Expansive traditional conservatory in Miami with feature lighting, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Transformation of an Edwardian house with a rear extension
Transformation of an Edwardian house with a rear extension
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
“When we bought the house, it had a lower-level kitchen which felt very separate and surprisingly dark for a south facing room. This project presented an opportunity to create a single area for cooking, dining, relaxing and laundry, with views of the playroom and bifold access to the garden. We intended for the look of the extension to be traditional and timeless. However, with a young family we needed the interior to be a practical, versatile and playful space. In choosing Vale, we knew we would be pleased with the final look and feel of the space. It meant that the architectural details didn’t need explaining. Working with Vale also gave us confidence in terms of quality, fit and customer service.”
Curved orangery makes the most of an unused corner courtyard
Curved orangery makes the most of an unused corner courtyard
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This orangery creates a light-filled dining extension off the kitchen. This interesting curved design which was previously a dark and unused recess within the garden, utilises existing external walls within the structure. It also provides a continuous visual glazed screen providing panoramic views of the gardens.

Luxury Conservatory with Feature Lighting 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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