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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.
Antoni Maura
Antoni Maura
ISLABAU constructoraISLABAU constructora
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in Palma de Mallorca with medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Traditional Ranch Addition
Traditional Ranch Addition
One Room at a Time, Inc.One Room at a Time, Inc.
One Room at a Time, Inc
Small traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with concrete flooring and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
DA DesignsDA Designs
Small traditional conservatory in San Diego with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and beige 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.
Concord Avenue Residence
Concord Avenue Residence
Paredes-Grube ArchitectureParedes-Grube Architecture
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in New York with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and carpet.
Greer
Greer
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Small classic conservatory in San Francisco with ceramic flooring.
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
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in New Orleans with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Hillside Estate
Hillside Estate
Engelsma Homes LLCEngelsma Homes LLC
Dan Johnson Photography
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
The Reverie
The Reverie
Jenkins InteriorsJenkins Interiors
This sunroom was updated with a vivid shade of blue, bringing the outer lake hues inside.
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Carpet One Inspiration Gallery
Carpet One Inspiration Gallery
Greenville Carpet One Floor & HomeGreenville Carpet One Floor & Home
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in Orange County with carpet, a standard ceiling and blue floors.
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage
Drummond House co.Drummond House co.
Christopher Kolk, photographer. Old screened porch was enclosed to make a sunroom. Heated floor with large tiles laid on the diagonal. Comfortable seating area with tufted ottoman to put your feet on or to be used as extra seat. Gate leg table can be opened for dining or as a place to spread out a project. Wonderful warm sunny room in the winter or with all the windows open still acts as a porch in the summer.
Classic design. Timeless elegance.
Classic design. Timeless elegance.
UserUser
A sweet window nook with storage and seating. Jewett Farms + Co. built the panelling and this seating area was built by the clients contractor. Team work is key.
North Hampton Conservatory
North Hampton Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
This project’s owner originally contacted Sunspace because they needed to replace an outdated, leaking sunroom on their North Hampton, New Hampshire property. The aging sunroom was set on a fieldstone foundation that was beginning to show signs of wear in the uppermost layer. The client’s vision involved repurposing the ten foot by ten foot area taken up by the original sunroom structure in order to create the perfect space for a new home office. Sunspace Design stepped in to help make that vision a reality. We began the design process by carefully assessing what the client hoped to achieve. Working together, we soon realized that a glass conservatory would be the perfect replacement. Our custom conservatory design would allow great natural light into the home while providing structure for the desired office space. Because the client’s beautiful home featured a truly unique style, the principal challenge we faced was ensuring that the new conservatory would seamlessly blend with the surrounding architectural elements on the interior and exterior. We utilized large, Marvin casement windows and a hip design for the glass roof. The interior of the home featured an abundance of wood, so the conservatory design featured a wood interior stained to match. The end result of this collaborative process was a beautiful conservatory featured at the front of the client’s home. The new space authentically matches the original construction, the leaky sunroom is no longer a problem, and our client was left with a home office space that’s bright and airy. The large casements provide a great view of the exterior landscape and let in incredible levels of natural light. And because the space was outfitted with energy efficient glass, spray foam insulation, and radiant heating, this conservatory is a true four season glass space that our client will be able to enjoy throughout the year.
Ottawa Hills Colonial
Ottawa Hills Colonial
Elle InteriorsElle Interiors
This cozy sunroom features original artwork and a pair of swivel rockers.
Inspiration for a small traditional conservatory in Other with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Kitchen, Pantry, Bathrooms & Garden Level Renovation
Kitchen, Pantry, Bathrooms & Garden Level Renovation
Studio Geiger ArchitectureStudio Geiger Architecture
Trevor Tondro
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Sleeping Porch Renovation, Washington DC
Sleeping Porch Renovation, Washington DC
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Folsom Sunroom Addition
Folsom Sunroom Addition
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
Inside shot of a Fourseasons Sunroom we installed for a client in Folsom CA.
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in Sacramento with terracotta flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Original Endless Pools®
Original Endless Pools®
Endless PoolsEndless Pools
How do you make the most of a compact sunroom? This Endless Pools® model can be installed in existing rooms, and since you only need one-side access for maintenance, it can be cornered! Add in the adjustable current, which lets you swim in place, and you have the benefits of a full-size pool in a compact space with year-round access!
Classic Neutrals Beautiful Home
Classic Neutrals Beautiful Home
Dawneva/Ethan Allen Design Center Peoria IlDawneva/Ethan Allen Design Center Peoria Il
Ethan Allen Parker Modern take on wing back chairs, small area turned into a nice conversation reading nook.
Inspiration for a small traditional conservatory in Chicago with dark hardwood flooring.

Small Traditional 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 traditional 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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