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Mediterranean Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Paces Ferry 2042
Paces Ferry 2042
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Inspiration for a mediterranean conservatory in Atlanta with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and feature lighting.
Conservatory Lounge
Conservatory Lounge
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Chicago with a glass ceiling.
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Moscow with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Gutterson House
Gutterson House
artdecorartdecor
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.
Letstigen
Letstigen
Francos Corner ABFrancos Corner AB
Medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Stockholm with no fireplace, light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Dual Anthracite Grey uPVC orangery in Berkshire
Dual Anthracite Grey uPVC orangery in Berkshire
Anglian Home ImprovementsAnglian Home Improvements
This orangery has beautiful views inside and out.
Design ideas for a mediterranean conservatory in Berkshire with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and red floors.
Villa Arzilla Positano
Villa Arzilla Positano
Vito FuscoVito Fusco
Foto: Vito Fusco
Photo of a mediterranean conservatory in Rome with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Wintergärten SunArt
Wintergärten SunArt
Sunshine Wintergarten GmbHSunshine Wintergarten GmbH
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Other with beige floors, concrete flooring and a glass ceiling.
RAB Architects
RAB Architects
RAB ArchitectsRAB Architects
Inspiration for a large mediterranean conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Houzzbesuch: Eine Familie lebt im Gewächshaus
Houzzbesuch: Eine Familie lebt im Gewächshaus
Julia SchoppeJulia Schoppe
Dachterrasse Julia Schoppe © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Berlin with light hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
E.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbHE.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbH
Anstrich mit Lehmfarbe von Claytec
Medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Paul Tobin Estate AgentsPaul Tobin Estate Agents
Refurbished by Paul Tobin
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Dublin with laminate floors, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Коттедж в Мельничном Ручье
Коттедж в Мельничном Ручье
Чихалова Мария / Студия "Лаборатория Дизайна"Чихалова Мария / Студия "Лаборатория Дизайна"
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Saint Petersburg with a glass ceiling.
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Moscow with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Véranda sous les arbres
Véranda sous les arbres
Arc-ID ArchitectureArc-ID Architecture
Véranda avec baies accordéon pour un dedans/dehors
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Marseille with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Restaurant Design Highlights
Restaurant Design Highlights
VERSAVERSA
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
E.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbHE.I.C.H.E. Malerbetrieb GmbH
Anstrich mit Lehmfarbe von Claytec
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Cologne with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Gutterson House
Gutterson House
artdecorartdecor
A Modern Moroccan Sunroom is a vibrant counterpoint to this historical Northern California home.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in San Francisco with slate flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Wintergärten SunArt
Wintergärten SunArt
Sunshine Wintergarten GmbHSunshine Wintergarten GmbH
Large mediterranean conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring, a hanging fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Moscow with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and beige floors.

Mediterranean Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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.
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