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Medium Sized and Expansive Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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English Cottage Whole House Renovation: Four Season Sunroom
English Cottage Whole House Renovation: Four Season Sunroom
Marc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom RenovationsMarc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom Renovations
Sun Room Interior Photo: Chris Bown Photo:
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with carpet, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Screened Porch in Bethesda, MD
Screened Porch in Bethesda, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Venturaphoto
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in DC Metro.
4 Season Sun room / Salem, NH
4 Season Sun room / Salem, NH
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
4 Season sunroom Design & Build by Morgan Exteriors
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Boston with a standard ceiling.
Full View Modern Mendota FV41 MOD
Full View Modern Mendota FV41 MOD
Embers Fireplaces and GrillsEmbers Fireplaces and Grills
FullView Modern Perfectly refined, thoroughly Mendota Designed for those who are ready for the next level of fireplace enjoyment, the Mendota Modern transcends traditional fireplace design and elevates it to a new level of elegance and sophistication. The fact that the passion and beauty is fueled by efficient Mendota BurnGreen™ technology adds to its refined, contemporary appeal. FullView Modern Blending contemporary elements with the primal, instinctive allure of fire, this simple yet stunning fireplace makes a confident statement in any room. An elegant, contemporary fireplace that’s smarter, too Flames leap from a base of natural river rock or glass fire stones A choice of interior linings that intensify the nuances of the fire Combines today’s high-efficiency green technology with century-old Mendota craftsmanship Easily customized with a choice of fronts, doors, fire base and interior linings Remote controlled variable flames: 18,000 to 29,000 BTUH
Traditional Edina Elegance
Traditional Edina Elegance
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Troy Thies
Medium sized classic conservatory in Minneapolis with porcelain flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and black floors.
Sailfish Point
Sailfish Point
O'Guin Decorative FinishesO'Guin Decorative Finishes
Aged Fresco Murals with Patina Fixtures in Peaceful Conservatory by O'Guin Decorative Finishes.
Medium sized mediterranean conservatory in Miami with a standard ceiling.
Spavins-Cleary - sun room
Spavins-Cleary - sun room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized modern conservatory in Portland with slate flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and a skylight.
Interior Renovation Projects
Interior Renovation Projects
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring and a skylight.
Hearthstone Farm - Sunroom
Hearthstone Farm - Sunroom
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Boston with carpet, a standard ceiling, white floors and no fireplace.
Palm Beach Estate
Palm Beach Estate
Lisa Erdmann & AssociatesLisa Erdmann & Associates
Sargent Photography
Expansive mediterranean conservatory in Miami with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Screened Porch Renovation in Virginia
Screened Porch Renovation in Virginia
ActivWallActivWall
This screened porch with an ActivWall Horizontal Folding Door is the perfect place for entertaining guests and enjoying nature. The unit has a swing door for daily use, and all five panels can open up to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. When closed, the thermally broken aluminum frame and insulated glass ensure maximum energy efficiency. Contact us at https://ActivWall.com to request a quote for your unique project! Renovation by: Potter Construction
Une maison comme à la campagne
Une maison comme à la campagne
Maud RoussetMaud Rousset
Medium sized farmhouse conservatory in Paris.
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space. A tall gable roof line with large fixed windows will bring in more than ample sunlight, creating both a bright and warm outdoor room. On warm days, these windows can be opened to about 75% of the size of the screened openings to allow cooling air to flow through.
Limehouse Cottage
Limehouse Cottage
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Photo of a medium sized coastal conservatory in Other with concrete flooring and grey floors.
#ModernCottage
#ModernCottage
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Woodridge Residence
Woodridge Residence
Burhani Design ArchitectsBurhani Design Architects
Home addition for an existing Cedar cladded single family residence and Interior renovation.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic conservatory in Chicago with porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Oakbrook: Sunroom
Oakbrook: Sunroom
Dream InteriorsDream Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic conservatory in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Three Seasons and Family Room Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Three Seasons and Family Room Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Photo of a medium sized eclectic conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
West Chester
West Chester
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Medium sized nautical conservatory in Providence with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Aria Residence
Aria Residence
Leah Atkins Design, LLCLeah Atkins Design, LLC
Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Atlanta with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.

Medium Sized and Expansive 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 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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