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Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Country House
Country House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Traditional conservatory in Other with feature lighting.
Mandarin
Mandarin
Alexandra Dixon InteriorsAlexandra Dixon Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Buckinghamshire.
The Amesbury Garden Room
The Amesbury Garden Room
Stephen GraverStephen Graver
Photo of a classic conservatory in Wiltshire.
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Surrey House
Surrey House
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London with feature lighting.
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.
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This beautiful family home in the Bedfordshire countryside was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII. A pre-Tudor building is often quite dark inside so the addition of a conservatory has created a special room to enjoy the sunshine and the landscaped gardens. This fully glazed extension was designed to complement the orangery which we built on another face of the property. These twin extensions complement each other and transform the way the house is used. The angled corners and subtle Tudor style windows work well with the existing features. The new addition is heavily used by the family as it provides a light-filled sitting area. It is a perfect room to watch over the children playing in the garden or to enjoy story time in the sunshine.
Chipstead Extension & Renovation
Chipstead Extension & Renovation
Raylian Power DesignRaylian Power Design
Traditional conservatory in London.
Keyes Road
Keyes Road
Charles Tashima ArchitectureCharles Tashima Architecture
Photo of a traditional conservatory in London.
Classic Meets Eclectic
Classic Meets Eclectic
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Photographer: James R. Salomon Contractor: Carl Anderson, Anderson Contracting Services
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Boston with lino flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Susie Soleimani Photography
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in DC Metro with ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and grey floors.
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.
Brick House Screen Porch
Brick House Screen Porch
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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Kath Home
Kath Home
Jkath Design Build + ReinventJkath Design Build + Reinvent
Classic conservatory in Minneapolis.
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Bailey & Shamoun InteriorsBailey & Shamoun Interiors
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Porch
Porch
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Jada Windows Pass-Through Steel Folding Window
Jada Windows Pass-Through Steel Folding Window
Jada WindowsJada Windows
Folding doors and windows offer the unique ability to open an entire wall for indoor/outdoor living while maintaining a more traditional steel door appearance. #JadaSteelWindows
Hyde Park Renovation
Hyde Park Renovation
UserUser
Photography by: Jamie Padgett
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Chicago with dark hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
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.

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.
California Outdoor Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
California Outdoor Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
Including a hidden, remote operated, drop-down projector screen including a theater projector hiding in a little wooden box above the entryway
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Orange County with concrete flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a skylight and beige floors.
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