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Modern Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Orangeri i Køge
Orangeri i Køge
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA
This is an example of a large modern conservatory in Copenhagen with concrete flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
David & Cheryl W. Residence
David & Cheryl W. Residence
Patriot SunroomsPatriot Sunrooms
Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions
Large modern conservatory in St Louis with porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
A luxury conservatory extension with bar and hot tub - perfect for entertaining on even the cloudiest days. Hand-made, bespoke design from our top consultants. Beautifully finished in engineered hardwood with two-tone microporous stain. Photo Colin Bell
Glazed Roof Extension and Refurbishment
Glazed Roof Extension and Refurbishment
Pencil and BrickPencil and Brick
The sunroom forms the extension and sits within the existing courtyard.
Photo of a medium sized modern conservatory in London with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Downtown Modern- Conservatory
Downtown Modern- Conservatory
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: C.H. Newton Builders, Inc. Photographer: Karen Philippe
Portfolio 4
Portfolio 4
kelly mcguill homekelly mcguill home
Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan
Small modern conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Malibu - Sunroom
Malibu - Sunroom
LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INCLUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC
In this project we designed a Unique Sunroom addition according to house dimensions & structure. Including: concrete slab floored with travertine tile floors, Omega IV straight Sunroom, Vinyl double door, straight dura-lite tempered glass roof, electrical hook up, ceiling fans, recess lights,.
Moderno Galería
Moderno Galería
This is an example of a modern conservatory in Barcelona with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Watts Solarium
Watts Solarium
Alberghini Architect Inc.Alberghini Architect Inc.
Substantial renovations conducted by Alberghini Architect Inc. over the past 10 years have transformed this residence into a home that the owners’ call their own “private paradise.” The most recent project, a solarium on the second floor, has created a year-round garden. There is a natural flow, a continuum, between the indoors and nature. The owners say that the space has a serene relaxing beauty and has become an inspiring work space as well as a retreat from their busy schedules. Additionally, they are sleeping more soundly in the adjacent master suite. They attribute all of these benefits to the fact that the solarium was designed and built using BioGeometry®.
過ごす庭
過ごす庭
株式会社　彩園株式会社　彩園
Inspiration for a modern conservatory in Other with terracotta flooring, a glass ceiling and brown floors.
Suburban Orangery
Suburban Orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Adding an orangery allowed this basement kitchen to benefit from a fluidity of space creating an open plan kitchen dining area. it extended the living area provided a new open plan kitchen with a place to relax as well as eat.
Notting Hill Maisonette
Notting Hill Maisonette
Violet & GeorgeViolet & George
Design ideas for a medium sized modern conservatory in London with ceramic flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Lansdown Crescent
Lansdown Crescent
Glass ExtensionsGlass Extensions
As part of the refurbishment of a listed regency townhouse in central Cheltenham. An elegant glass extension with glass with a curved front panel in-keeping with the curvature of the main building. Glass to glass junctions maximise natural daylight and create a calm and light space to be in. The light pours into the depth of house where the new open plan kitchen and living space now seamlessly flow into the garden.
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Medium sized modern conservatory in London with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
John Rich ArchitectsJohn Rich Architects
John Rich Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized modern conservatory in London with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Blackfoot Pass
Blackfoot Pass
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Glass Enclosed Conservatory
Design ideas for a large modern conservatory in Minneapolis with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern conservatory in London with concrete flooring, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Frameless Glass Conservatory
Frameless Glass Conservatory
1st Folding Sliding Doors1st Folding Sliding Doors
Frameless glass roof structurally bonded with structural silicon. Our roofs also have solar reflective glass as standard with a soft coating internally.
North Beach
North Beach
Kelly Condon DesignKelly Condon Design
Inspiration for a modern conservatory in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Chris & Carolyn S. Residence
Patriot SunroomsPatriot Sunrooms
Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions
Large modern conservatory in St Louis with ceramic flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a glass ceiling.

Modern 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 modern 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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