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9th Street
9th Street
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sherwin Williams - White Wisp OC-54 Ceiling & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Chaise Lounge: Hickory Chair, Made to Measure Lounge Side Table: Noir, Hiro Table
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
The inspiration for the homes interior design and sunroom addition were happy memories of time spent in a cottage in Maine with family and friends. This space was originally a screened in porch. The homeowner wanted to enclose the space and make it function as an extension of the house and be usable the whole year. Lots of windows, comfortable furniture and antique pieces like the horse bicycle turned side table make the space feel unique, comfortable and inviting in any season.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Norton Design StudioNorton Design Studio
Turning this dark and dirty screen porch into a bright sunroom provided the perfect spot for a cheery playroom, making this house so much more functional for a family with two young kids.
Screened Porch Delight
Screened Porch Delight
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
This open-air front porch was infilled with arched windows to create a charming enclosed front porch. As an extension of living space, it provides an immediate connection to the outdoors. It is an oasis away, a place to relax and take in the warm sunshine and views to the garden.
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Suzanna Scott Photography
Photo of a small contemporary conservatory in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Wohnhaus Paddington, NSW
Wohnhaus Paddington, NSW
Hartmut ToeplerHartmut Toepler
Fotos: hartmuttoepler.de
Design ideas for a small scandinavian conservatory in Sydney.
Sandy House- Sunroom
Sandy House- Sunroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
Photo of a small nautical conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Southwestern Contemporary
Southwestern Contemporary
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
This glass enclosed room serves as the gathering spot for guests, whose 3 suites are nearby. Guest parking and a separate entrance allow them to come and go without using the main entrance. Desert views and contemporary architecture make the space vibrant and active.
The sun is always shining in this "get away" remodel
The sun is always shining in this "get away" remodel
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Susan Teare
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Burlington with concrete flooring, a skylight and grey floors.
Parkway Perfection
Parkway Perfection
KOR Interior DesignKOR Interior Design
Delightful 1930's home on the parkway needed a major kitchen remodel which lead to expanding the sunroom and opening them up to each other. Above a master bedroom and bath were added to make this home live larger than it's square footage would bely.
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
This Cape Cod style greenhouse is 12x20 feet. The unique foundation and decorative cresting give it a beautiful look, and it is used as a sitting room with a view of the ocean. Photo: Bjorn Bergstrom
Lake Sunapee Timberframe Hybrid
Lake Sunapee Timberframe Hybrid
Old Hampshire Designs IncOld Hampshire Designs Inc
Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Design by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC. Photographed by John Hession.
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in Boston with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
Kayla StarkKayla Stark
Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in New Orleans with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
RAC Advanced ControlRAC Advanced Control
Design build AV System: Savant control system, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shading system. Ruckus Wireless access points. Surgex power protection. In-wall iPads control points. Remote cameras. Climate control: temperature and humidity.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Duffy Design GroupDuffy Design Group
Nantucket Residence Duffy Design Group, Inc. Sam Gray Photography
Photo of a small beach style conservatory in Boston with painted wood flooring, a standard ceiling and blue floors.
Summer Hill
Summer Hill
UserUser
The kitchen in this Georgian House (c1830) has a cute dining space and delightful views over the gardens and to Dartmouth and beyond. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Water Street Renovation
Water Street Renovation
Alair Homes PeterboroughAlair Homes Peterborough
My clients approached me with a building that had become run down over the years they were hoping to transform into a home office. The plaster walls and ceilings were cracking badly, the trim work was patchy, and there was an awkward flow to the second floor due to weird stairs in the back hallway. There were a ton of amazing elements to the building as well (that were an absolute must to maintain) like the beautiful main staircase, existing marble fireplace mantel and the double set of interior entry doors with a frosted glass design transom above. The extent of the construction on the interior included extensive demolition. Everything came down except for most of the interior walls and the second floor ceilings. We put in all brand new HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Blow-in-Blanket insulation was installed in all the perimeter walls, new drywall, trim, doors and flooring. The front existing windows were refinished. The exterior windows were replaced with vinyl windows, but the shape and sash locations were maintained in order to maintain the architectural integrity of the original windows. Exterior work included a new front porch. The side porch was refaced to match the front and both porches received new stamped concrete steps and platform. A new stamped concrete walkway from the street was put in as well. The building had a few doors that weren't being used anymore at the side and back. They were covered up with new Cape Cod siding to match the exterior window color.
квартира с одной спальней Москва
квартира с одной спальней Москва
Special-styleSpecial-style
Inspiration for a small contemporary conservatory in Moscow.

Small 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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