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Small Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Willow Street Sunroom
Willow Street Sunroom
J. Anderson ContractingJ. Anderson Contracting
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Other with no fireplace, a standard ceiling, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Meadowbrook Project
Meadowbrook Project
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in Jacksonville with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and concrete flooring.
Minneapolis Charmer
Minneapolis Charmer
Locale Design BuildLocale Design Build
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Greer
Greer
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Photo of a small classic conservatory in San Francisco.
Hazel Sunroom
Hazel Sunroom
Callahan InteriorsCallahan Interiors
Jenn Anibal
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Detroit.
Sun Room Remodel
Sun Room Remodel
Belle Ville Design BuildBelle Ville Design Build
Inspiration for a small traditional conservatory in Bridgeport with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a small traditional conservatory in DC Metro.
Strode’s Sunroom
Strode’s Sunroom
Elite Designs 4 UElite Designs 4 U
Customer sent me this picture shortly after completing their project along with the text "We love our room!"
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Little Rock.
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.
Bury St Edmunds Converted Pub Conservatory Extension
Bury St Edmunds Converted Pub Conservatory Extension
The Cambridge Conservatory Centre LtdThe Cambridge Conservatory Centre Ltd
This gorgeous hardwood conservatory ticks all the boxes for this traditional pub conversion. Strong traditional details, folding doors, roof windows and painted in a soft green that provides a subtle link to the garden.
Exposed Brick Sunroom
Exposed Brick Sunroom
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
Painted exposed brick and original arched topped windows add loads of charm to this modestly sized sunroom. Shots of pink and orange punctuate the white space. Handmade colorful metallic art in acrylic frames are a focal point. At only 100 square feet, it can comfortably seat four people.
WASHINGTON PARK II
WASHINGTON PARK II
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Laurie Black Photography. Classic "Martha's Vineyard" shingle style with traditional Palladian molding profiles "in the antique" uplifting the sophistication and décor to its urban context. Design by Duncan McRoberts
Cottes Ave
Cottes Ave
BRC Remodeling GroupBRC Remodeling Group
Sunroom opens to master bedroom, living room and backyard. Has ceiling fan and a/c, hardwood floor and Sliding doors.
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Austin.
European Kitchen Redesign
European Kitchen Redesign
Lisa Publicover Interior DesignLisa Publicover Interior Design
Small traditional conservatory in Baltimore.
Mayflower Lane, Duxbury MA
Mayflower Lane, Duxbury MA
Duxborough DesignsDuxborough Designs
A porch at the rear of the house is enclosed and becomes a cozy sun porch.
This is an example of a small traditional conservatory in Boston with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
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.
Sunroom Addition - Interior
Sunroom Addition - Interior
Annapolis InteriorsAnnapolis Interiors
My clients were having a modest sunroom installed off of their living room that connected to their deck area. It was a small space with two entrances. In order to maximize the floor space and offer versatility, I specified two swivel chairs with storage ottomans, a glass-top iron pub table with swivel barstools, and a radiant heat tile floor to keep the room cozy all year round.
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.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring.
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Randall ArchitectsRandall Architects
Photography: Amy Braswell
Design ideas for a small classic conservatory in Chicago with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

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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