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Concord
Concord
Light House DesignLight House Design
A three-season room was added to this Dutch Colonial to provide a sunny living space and transition to the backyard.
Traditional conservatory in Boston.
Before & After - Haverford, PA
Before & After - Haverford, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
This is an example of a large classic conservatory in Philadelphia with a standard ceiling, marble flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Fairview
Fairview
Walter Studio Interior DesignWalter Studio Interior Design
Large classic conservatory in Atlanta with porcelain flooring.
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HOME OFFICE DESKS by architect designer Pedro Feduchi
HOME OFFICE DESKS by architect designer Pedro Feduchi
AVP ARCHITECT VIEW PRODUCTS BY IMASOTOAVP ARCHITECT VIEW PRODUCTS BY IMASOTO
Style and comfort. Tray fits in well in the home and accompanies the user in his moments of leisure and work. Reflection or action, online and offline. Tray desk By Pedro Feduchi for the new line of products AVP by Imasoto. If Design award 2012, Delta Selection 2012, Photo credit: Jordi Sarra. Spain
Solaris Inc.Solaris Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Charleston.
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.
Sun Room
Sun Room
Adeeni Design GroupAdeeni Design Group
Photography: Marc Angelo Ramos
Photo of a classic conservatory in San Francisco with terracotta flooring and a standard ceiling.
Barrington Retreat
Barrington Retreat
KED InteriorsKED Interiors
The perfect spot for any occasion. Cozy up with a good book with this large chaise sectional.
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Chicago.
Greenwich Historic
Greenwich Historic
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Christian Torres
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in New York with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Porch Room with Mannington Vinyl
Porch Room with Mannington Vinyl
Abbey Carpet & Floor Of HawthorneAbbey Carpet & Floor Of Hawthorne
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Darren Chung
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Essex.
Germantown Custom Home
Germantown Custom Home
David Clark Construction, LLCDavid Clark Construction, LLC
Troy Glasgow
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Nashville with travertine flooring, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and beige floors.
Hyde Park Renovation
Hyde Park Renovation
UserUser
Photography by: Jamie Padgett
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling and orange floors.
Who can build a sunroom addition on my Frederick Home?
Who can build a sunroom addition on my Frederick Home?
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
A New Market Maryland sunroom addition with plenty of natural lighting with four skylights and tall windows on three sides and much needed additional living space for our Frederick County homeowners. This renovation blends beautifully with the existing home and provides a peaceful area for our clients to relax and unwind from a busy day.
309 Blackland
309 Blackland
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Large classic conservatory in Atlanta with marble flooring and white floors.
Sunroom
Sunroom
HighPoint Design Build GroupHighPoint Design Build Group
Classic conservatory in Milwaukee.
Elegant Sunroom Addition On Stately Historical Georgian
Elegant Sunroom Addition On Stately Historical Georgian
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
Elegant sun room addition with custom screen/storm panels, wood work, and columns.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Cleveland with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Однокомнатная квартира в жк Twin House
Однокомнатная квартира в жк Twin House
Фотограф интерьеров Денис ЗолотовФотограф интерьеров Денис Золотов
Небольшой балкон с зеленым уголком
Classic conservatory in Saint Petersburg.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
High Level Porch and PatioHigh Level Porch and Patio
Traditional conservatory in Charlotte.

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.
West End Family Home
West End Family Home
Anna Rollings DesignAnna Rollings Design
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Nashville with no fireplace and beige floors.
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