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Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Various Projects
Various Projects
Precision MouldingPrecision Moulding
VHT Studios
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Chicago with a standard ceiling and feature lighting.
Porch - Traditional - 4
Porch - Traditional - 4
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic conservatory in Manchester with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Freeport Custom Home
Freeport Custom Home
Steve's Custom Homes, Inc. aka Net-Zero BuildersSteve's Custom Homes, Inc. aka Net-Zero Builders
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Portland Maine with feature lighting.
Mount Vernon Remodel
Mount Vernon Remodel
Richard McNamee Photography Inc.Richard McNamee Photography Inc.
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Seattle with light hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Upland, CA (L11599)
Upland, CA (L11599)
PremierWest ConstructionPremierWest Construction
Peter Amend Photography
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Los Angeles.
Keuka Lake
Keuka Lake
JB Sterling CompanyJB Sterling Company
Traditional conservatory in New York.
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
Sunroom / Conservatory Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom / conservatory addition constructed in conjunction with whole house additions and renovations. Project located in Hatfield, Bucks County, PA.
Traditional Dog Room in Florence, Kentucky
Traditional Dog Room in Florence, Kentucky
StarMark CabinetryStarMark Cabinetry
This home has "doggone" good design! This design, by Kendra Roenker of Modern Builders Supply, makes pet care easy for the owners, and luxurious for the dogs. The amenities go way beyond the basics. The faucet is placed above the water bowls—no more toting water from the kitchen sink and leaving a wet trail behind. The beds aren't just beds—they are raised beds with stepping stools. The feeding station holds toys, food, leashes and dog grooming tools—there will be no problems finding necessities. What more could a dog or a dog owner need? Kendra specified StarMark Cabinetry's Viola door style in Cherry finished in a beautiful brown cabinet color called Hazelnut. Job well done Kendra! Modern Builders Supply is a StarMark Cabinetry dealer in Florence, Kentucky.
Top of The Hills
Top of The Hills
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
This screened-in porch off the kitchen is the perfect spot to have your morning coffee or watch the big game. A TV is hidden above the fireplace behind the sliding barn doors. This custom home was built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Mountain Top in Idaho
Mountain Top in Idaho
EdgewoodEdgewood
This homes reading nook looks out over the homeowners 100 acres in Idaho's panhandle.
This is an example of an expansive classic conservatory in Other.
Barrel-vaulted Boat Room
Barrel-vaulted Boat Room
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Third story barrel-Vaulted boat room, swaddled by douglas fir, is used as the husband's study and is a place to "look at the water and daydream." David Burroughs Photography
Sunroom with fireplace
Sunroom with fireplace
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Sunroom is attached to back of garage, and includes a real masonry Rumford fireplace. French doors on three sides open to bluestone terraces and gardens. Plank door leads to garage. Ceiling and board and batten walls were whitewashed to contrast with stucco. Floor and terraces are bluestone. David Whelan photo
Colorado Kitchen and Sunroom
Colorado Kitchen and Sunroom
HighCraft BuildersHighCraft Builders
Home remodel by HighCraft Builders. Photography by Harper Point Photography
Classic conservatory in Denver.
Riverfront Renovation
Riverfront Renovation
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
Design ideas for a classic conservatory in Baltimore with a feature wall.
Patios and Decks
Patios and Decks
The Terri & Kieron TeamThe Terri & Kieron Team
Kieron Quane
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Chicago.
Sharbot Lake Cottage
Sharbot Lake Cottage
Dewson ArchitectsDewson Architects
Dewson Architects
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Velux Skylight, Ceiling Fan and Pendant Lights on Gable Roof Sun Room
Velux Skylight, Ceiling Fan and Pendant Lights on Gable Roof Sun Room
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Traditional conservatory in Other.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Capital District Contractors IncCapital District Contractors Inc
Classic conservatory in Boston.
Indoor Patio and Pool
Indoor Patio and Pool
Linda Fritschy Interior DesignLinda Fritschy Interior Design
Charles David Smith
Design ideas for a large traditional conservatory in Austin with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a glass ceiling and a feature wall.
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
100-year-old Colonial Revival … Revived!
Nicole Forina HomeNicole Forina Home
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in New York with feature lighting.

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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