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Shabby-Chic Style Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Värlinge Gamla Mejeri
Värlinge Gamla Mejeri
Fotograf Jonas NorénFotograf Jonas Norén
This is an example of a vintage conservatory in Malmo.
Shabby Chic Addition
Shabby Chic Addition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of a medium sized romantic conservatory in Chicago with vinyl flooring and brown floors.
CASA SHABBY CHIC
CASA SHABBY CHIC
COMETTI FALEGNAMERIACOMETTI FALEGNAMERIA
vetrate dalla zona pranzo alla veranda
This is an example of a romantic conservatory in Milan.
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Ackerly Summer Home
Ackerly Summer Home
Heiberg Cummings DesignHeiberg Cummings Design
Medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in New York with concrete flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary
The Interior Design FirmThe Interior Design Firm
Design ideas for a vintage conservatory in Omaha.
Interior Paint Projects
Interior Paint Projects
Tribble Painting CompanyTribble Painting Company
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style conservatory in Detroit with slate flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Green Media Unit
Green Media Unit
All Cabinets LtdAll Cabinets Ltd
Shaker style cabinets with 25mm thick chunky shelves above and a radiator cover. The doors are 22mm thick with a frame and butt hinges.
Large vintage conservatory in Kent.
Flea Market Transformation
Flea Market Transformation
Sensational SurroundingsSensational Surroundings
Sensational Surroundings
Photo of a romantic conservatory in Other.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Thunder River Construction, LLCThunder River Construction, LLC
Romantic conservatory in Nashville.
Shabby Chic Retreat
Shabby Chic Retreat
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
Hardwood: Solid ¾” Hardwood, Paramount Mountain Hickory color Blackburn Random width 2 ¼, 3 ¼”, 5” This home is nothing short of gorgeous. High contrast between the dark hardwood floors and light furnishings, provides these spaces with timeless beauty. Classic light marble stonework adds to the high contrast of finishes and enriches this home to be the perfect combination of Shabby Chic Style.
Belgian Farmhouse
Belgian Farmhouse
Old World Custom HomesOld World Custom Homes
Photo of a vintage conservatory in Cleveland.
A villa renovation in Lower Hutt
A villa renovation in Lower Hutt
Refresh RenovationsRefresh Renovations
Design ideas for a romantic conservatory in Other.
Painted Furniture Accents Sunroom
Painted Furniture Accents Sunroom
Upcycled WoodsUpcycled Woods
Painted side table accents this sunroom for a french country or beach cottage design.
Medium sized romantic conservatory in Chicago with marble flooring and a standard ceiling.
Casco Bay Waterfront
Casco Bay Waterfront
Megan Booth, PhotographerMegan Booth, Photographer
Photo: Megan Booth mboothphotography.com
Romantic conservatory in Portland Maine.
The Live Oak
The Live Oak
Shoreline Construction and DevelopmentShoreline Construction and Development
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Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Big Sky DesignBig Sky Design
This is an example of a shabby-chic style conservatory in Wilmington.
Painted Furniture Accents Sunroom
Painted Furniture Accents Sunroom
Upcycled WoodsUpcycled Woods
Painted side table accents this sunroom for a french country or beach cottage design.
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic conservatory in Chicago with marble flooring and a standard ceiling.
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
WoodEver Carpentry & JoineryWoodEver Carpentry & Joinery
Choose a wooden conservatory with a natural or painted finish to add light-filled living space to your home. We use modern durable materials and offer a choice of twinwall, multiwall, Polycarbonate, clear polycarbonate, tile effect steel or solid roof. Select the finishing touches of your timber framed conservatory to match your style.
Sunroom Addition off of Kitchen
Sunroom Addition off of Kitchen
DonnaLu DesignsDonnaLu Designs
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style conservatory in New York.

Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Blackwell InteriorsBlackwell Interiors
Design ideas for a romantic conservatory in Charlotte with dark hardwood flooring.
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