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Mediterranean Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Kyrkogatan, Svedala
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Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Stockholm.
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I miei progetti fotografici di interni ed esterni
ImmobilvisualImmobilvisual
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Other.
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Western Long Island Residence
Pierce AllenPierce Allen
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in New York.
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Spanish in the Gables
Spanish in the Gables
Calimia HomeCalimia Home
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Miami.
Austin Estate
Austin Estate
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Austin.
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Inspiration for a large mediterranean conservatory in Los Angeles with slate flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
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Sunroom roofing
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in San Francisco.
Gutterson House
Gutterson House
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A Modern Moroccan Sunroom is a vibrant counterpoint to this historical Northern California home.
This is an example of a large mediterranean conservatory in San Francisco with slate flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Italian Chateau
Italian Chateau
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Minnetonka, MN - Italian Style Home - JMAD - James McNeal Architecture & Design - Black Window Trim - Window Detail - Wrought Iron Detail - Stone Siding - Mixed Siding -
REFINED FLORIDA SPANISH STYLE HOME
REFINED FLORIDA SPANISH STYLE HOME
Taylor & Taylor, Inc.Taylor & Taylor, Inc.
An expansive screened outdoor living room in a tropical setting.
Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Miami with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Dammuso - Isola di Pantelleria - Abitare Pantelleria
Dammuso - Isola di Pantelleria - Abitare Pantelleria
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Mediterranean conservatory in Other.
Austin Lake Residence
Austin Lake Residence
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Jerry Hayes
Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Austin with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Glimpses of Positano
Glimpses of Positano
Denise Stringer Interior DesignDenise Stringer Interior Design
Photo of a large mediterranean conservatory in Atlanta with terracotta flooring and a standard ceiling.
Biscayne
Biscayne
PURE design & stagingPURE design & staging
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in San Diego.
Our Work
Our Work
Envision CorporationEnvision Corporation
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Phoenix with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
conservatory in Lyndhurst
conservatory in Lyndhurst
Walk Interior Architecture & DesignWalk Interior Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in Hampshire.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Ocean Pacific PatiosOcean Pacific Patios
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Orange County with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Нежное шале
Нежное шале
Yurkova SvetlanaYurkova Svetlana
Сергей Кузнецов
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Residence in Highland Park
Residence in Highland Park
Childress Interiors, Inc.Childress Interiors, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Dallas.

Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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.
Blue Duck Villa
Blue Duck Villa
Marie Meko, Allied ASIDMarie Meko, Allied ASID
Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Minneapolis with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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