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Traditional Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Berkeley Slate Blue Patterned Encaustic Tile
Berkeley Slate Blue Patterned Encaustic Tile
Topps TilesTopps Tiles
Inspired by the prestige of London's Berkeley Square, the traditional Victorian design is available in two on trend colours, Charcoal and Slate Blue for a contemporary twist on a classic. Size: 45 x 45 cm.
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.
Lakeside Conservatory
Lakeside Conservatory
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.., Conservatory Craftsmen., Conservatory for the avid gardener with lakefront views
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Milwaukee with medium hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
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.
EXTERIOR WORK FOR ANY ONE!
EXTERIOR WORK FOR ANY ONE!
Curtis Construction ServicesCurtis Construction Services
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Los Angeles with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Jamaica Plain Solarium and Kitchen Remodel
Jamaica Plain Solarium and Kitchen Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This stunning sunroom features a light and airy breakfast nook with built-in banquette seating against a farmhouse-style industrial table for family seating. It is open to the brand new kitchen remodeled for this client.
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
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Essex with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Minneapolis with a glass ceiling and travertine flooring.
Orangery family room
Orangery family room
FoxfurdFoxfurd
This image shows the potential orangeries have for creating year-round family spaces. The lantern floods the area with natural light, while the double doors connect the home to the garden, perfect for summer entertaining. The orangery's design also allows use through the colder months - fully insulated and with energy efficient glass, the room remains warm even when it's freezing outside.
Brookline Residence
Brookline Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large classic conservatory in Boston with no fireplace, a glass ceiling, slate flooring and grey floors.
Residential Construction
Residential Construction
Pleotint LLCPleotint LLC
Pleotint LLC
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with a glass ceiling and terracotta flooring.
Sea Captain's Home
Sea Captain's Home
Baud Builders, Inc.Baud Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in Providence with a glass ceiling and grey floors.
Custom Glass Porches
Custom Glass Porches
Perma-Wood Solariums & AdditionsPerma-Wood Solariums & Additions
Inspiration for a classic conservatory in Toronto with a glass ceiling.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in London with dark hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling, brown floors and no fireplace.
Orangery For A Country House
Orangery For A Country House
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Simple detail can make a relatively straightforward design special. Gothic arched heads to the doors, Tuscan pilasters combined with a stone will bring together a mixture of mellow tones and detail pleasing to the eye. Most of Vale's Tuscan pilasters are produced in metal ensuring stability and requiring minimal maintenance. Slender glaze bars to the windows and doors are manufactured to a 'true-divided light' construction, housing individual double-glazed units within 26mm joinery. Vale Paint Colour- Flagstone Size-9.1M X 5.0M
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling.
Sims Hilditch, Riverside Townhouse
Sims Hilditch, Riverside Townhouse
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with a glass ceiling.

Traditional Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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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