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Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Inspiration for a small nautical conservatory in Nashville with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Lexington Renovation/Addition
Lexington Renovation/Addition
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
The size of the new forest room was fixed by zoning constraints and the previously existing screen porch. Although just 8’ x 14’, the views from and into this small room transform the character of the adjoining larger rooms.
The Black Spruce
The Black Spruce
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Screen In Porch overlooking Butler Creek
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring.
Summerhill Queen Anne Showhome
Summerhill Queen Anne Showhome
Harmony HomesHarmony Homes
Small classic conservatory in Vancouver with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
City Interior FlooringCity Interior Flooring
Custom designed flooring created by City Interior Decoration of New York.
Photo of a small classic conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
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ALH Timber Framing LTDALH Timber Framing LTD
Oak frame conservatory
This is an example of a small classic conservatory with ceramic flooring and a glass ceiling.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
Interior view of sunroom / screened porch
Small classic conservatory in New York with slate flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Yours by DesignYours by Design
Scalamandre wallpaper and fabrics paired with Brunswig and Fils fabrics an trims create this tiny garden room off the kitchen in an Historic home in St. Louis, Mo.
Motawi Tile and So Much More...
Motawi Tile and So Much More...
Wright Builders, Inc.Wright Builders, Inc.
Melissa Caldwell
Small traditional conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
The Jessup Street House
The Jessup Street House
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Inspiration for a small eclectic conservatory in Portland with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Архитектор Дмитрий НовиковАрхитектор Дмитрий Новиков
Проект необычного мини-дома с башней в сказочном стиле. Этот дом будет использоваться в качестве гостевого дома на базе отдыха в Карелии недалеко у Ладожского озера. Проект выполнен в органическом стиле с антуражем сказочного домика.
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Photo of a small classic conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring and grey floors.
The Black Spruce
The Black Spruce
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Screen In Porch overlooking Butler Creek
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring.
The Jessup Street House
The Jessup Street House
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Small bohemian conservatory in Portland with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
The Jessup Street House
The Jessup Street House
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Photo of a small eclectic conservatory in Portland with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring and grey floors.
The Jessup Street House
The Jessup Street House
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Design ideas for a small bohemian conservatory in Portland with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.

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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