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Chipstead Extension & Renovation
Chipstead Extension & Renovation
Raylian Power DesignRaylian Power Design
Traditional conservatory in London.
The Amesbury Garden Room
The Amesbury Garden Room
Stephen GraverStephen Graver
Photo of a classic conservatory in Wiltshire.
An orangery addition and space that creates the feel of continental living
An orangery addition and space that creates the feel of continental living
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Our designer chose to work with softer faceted shapes for the garden room to create a contrast with the squares and angles of the existing building. To the left of the garden room, a porch provides a link to the house separated from the living space by internal doors. The window detail reflects that on the house with the exception of two windows to the rear wall of the orangery, which have rounded tops. Two sets of doors open onto two elevations - designed to provide maximum appreciation of the outside.
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Mandarin
Mandarin
Alexandra Dixon InteriorsAlexandra Dixon Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Buckinghamshire.
Keyes Road
Keyes Road
STUDIO TASHIMASTUDIO TASHIMA
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London.
Surrey Hills Family Home
Surrey Hills Family Home
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Surrey with carpet, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Country House
Country House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Traditional conservatory in Other with feature lighting.
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Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Mukwonago RemodelingMukwonago Remodeling
Large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Other with brick flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and red floors.
Brick House Screen Porch
Brick House Screen Porch
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
AmberAmber
This porch features stunning views of the lake and running trails. The furniture in the space is a mix of old and new, and designer furniture and custom made furniture. We used navy blue flooring material on the ceiling to add interest, color and texture. A new Waverton Cambria top sits on an antique Weiman lacquer table base. Mark Ehlen Photography.
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
Nicole Forina HomeNicole Forina Home
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in New York.
Pleasant Updated Photos!
Pleasant Updated Photos!
PRM Custom BuildersPRM Custom Builders
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Detroit with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
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California Cozy
California Cozy
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Sunroom patio enclosed for outdoor/indoor dining and hanging out.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic conservatory in San Francisco with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Clarksville Renovation
Clarksville Renovation
Elizabeth ReichElizabeth Reich
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Baltimore with a standard ceiling, grey floors and feature lighting.
Mediterranean Revival | Summit, NJ
Mediterranean Revival | Summit, NJ
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & DesignRosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design
Builder: Orchard Hills Design and Construction, LLC Interior Designer: ML Designs Kitchen Designer: Heidi Piron Landscape Architect: J. Kest & Company, LLC Photographer: Christian Garibaldi
Blackfoot Pass
Blackfoot Pass
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
LandMark Photography
Traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with no fireplace, a glass ceiling and grey floors.

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.
Minnehaha Remodel
Minnehaha Remodel
Schrader & CompaniesSchrader & Companies
Dean Riedel
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Minneapolis with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Greenwich Contemporary Transformation
Greenwich Contemporary Transformation
GRAYSON DE VEREGRAYSON DE VERE
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with limestone flooring, beige floors and a glass ceiling.
Dream House on the Lake
Dream House on the Lake
YFI Custom HomesYFI Custom Homes
Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Other with a standard ceiling and grey floors.
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