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Traditional Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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East Hampton Barn Homes
East Hampton Barn Homes
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Yankee Barn Homes post and beam kitchen breakfast room with shed roof. Multiple windows, skylights, rustic stone floor and industrial light fixture.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in New York with limestone flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Classic conservatory in Phoenix with medium hardwood flooring, a skylight and brown floors.
Washington DC Screened Porch
Washington DC Screened Porch
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Sharp screen porch in the Palisades, Washington DC
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Interior Over Looking Lake
Interior Over Looking Lake
Mulder Construction GroupMulder Construction Group
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
EGR - Interior Renovation
EGR - Interior Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood flooring and a skylight.
Family Room Windows
Family Room Windows
Wright Construction CompanyWright Construction Company
Perfect setting for a book. The insulated windows and walls make this sunroom a four season asset. The arched window and beadboard complete the look.
Orangery
Orangery
Andy Stone Bespoke InteriorsAndy Stone Bespoke Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in London with no fireplace and a skylight.
Randolph
Randolph
Paino Associates, Architects & BuildersPaino Associates, Architects & Builders
Traditional three season room off the kitchen
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in Cleveland with ceramic flooring, a skylight and beige floors.
Additions
Additions
Shiffler Builders IncShiffler Builders Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Benjamin Hill
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with no fireplace and a skylight.
Interior Renovation Projects
Interior Renovation Projects
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Photo of a medium sized classic conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and a skylight.
Spa House
Spa House
Portland RemodelPortland Remodel
Large classic conservatory in Portland with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a skylight.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Four Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and BathFour Seasons Sunrooms Kitchen and Bath
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Detroit with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Pro-Tection SeattlePro-Tection Seattle
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Seattle with no fireplace and a skylight.
Crystal Springs Remodel: Sunroom
Crystal Springs Remodel: Sunroom
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
The light filled Sunroom is the perfect spot for entertaining or reading a good book at the window seat. 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
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
The outdoors is part of the indoors in this sunroom where transoms and custom dormer windows highlight the dramatic wood ceiling.
Photo of a large classic conservatory in Chicago with slate flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a skylight.
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage
Drummond House co.Drummond House co.
Christopher Kolk, photographer. Old screened porch was enclosed to make a sunroom. Heated floor with large tiles laid on the diagonal. Comfortable seating area with tufted ottoman to put your feet on or to be used as extra seat. Gate leg table can be opened for dining or as a place to spread out a project. Wonderful warm sunny room in the winter or with all the windows open still acts as a porch in the summer.
Sunroom Facelift
Sunroom Facelift
Gail UnderwoodGail Underwood
Henredon Fireside Sofa; handmade cedar chest; Regency Hill Isabella table lamp in ivory; Oriental Accent Basketweave Table Lamp; Villa Bacci Natural Beige Burlap lampshades; Maitland-Smith Light Tone Finished Wood Occasional Tables with Rustic Verdigris Forged Iron Base; hand-turned apple wood bowl.
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.
Pottery Studio
Pottery Studio
Aleto Construction GroupAleto Construction Group
As the pandemic hit many of our homeowners found themselves home more often and spending more time on their hobbies. This homeowner in Tower Grove took to her creative side and asked us to construct a Pottery Studio for her. Pairing her design eye with ours we developed a plan to create an open, light filled studio that would surely give her energy and get the creativity flowing. Now she can create her beautiful art without leaving her home.

Traditional Conservatory with a Skylight 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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