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Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Loftus Design
Loftus Design
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Jim Schmid Photography
This is an example of a classic conservatory in Charlotte with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Expansive classic conservatory in Detroit with medium hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Modern Twist on Tradition
Modern Twist on Tradition
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic conservatory in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace surround, a skylight, a standard fireplace and brown floors.
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ASC Bright Beginnings
ASC Bright Beginnings
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Chicago.
Northern Nordic
Northern Nordic
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Classic conservatory in Minneapolis.
Seattle Frink House
Seattle Frink House
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Conversation nook in Garden Room/Music Room.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Seattle with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with dark hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
GatheredGathered
Classic conservatory in Raleigh.
New Consturction | Summit, NJ
New Consturction | Summit, NJ
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & DesignRosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design
This is an example of a classic conservatory in New York.
Barn Doors Looking in to Sunroom
Barn Doors Looking in to Sunroom
River Tree Homes LLCRiver Tree Homes LLC
French barn doors looking into sunroom with stone flooring.
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Other with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Newton
Newton
Reid DesignReid Design
Photo of a classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
South Hill Renovation
South Hill Renovation
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
Haris Kenjar Photography and Design
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Seattle with slate flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
European Cottage
European Cottage
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Builder: Pillar Homes - Photography: Landmark Photography
Medium sized classic conservatory in Minneapolis with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and red floors.
My Work
My Work
Floyd Dean IncFloyd Dean Inc
Photo of a classic conservatory in New York with a skylight and beige floors.
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
Warm tones and natural woods create an inviting seating space. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/crystal-springs
Lockwood Home Remodel
Lockwood Home Remodel
Contour Contracting Services LLCContour Contracting Services LLC
Photo by www.mattswainphoto.com
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in Portland.
Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage
Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage
Kristi Kenney / KW ArchitectsKristi Kenney / KW Architects
http://www.sandyagrafiotis.com/
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Portland Maine with medium hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Lake Oconee Real Estate Photography Sherwin Williams
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, a standard ceiling and red floors.
Hanover, NH
Hanover, NH
Details Interiors, LLCDetails Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown 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.
Contemporary Paradise
Contemporary Paradise
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Photography: Angie Seckinger
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
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