skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Living
  2. Conservatory
  3. Colour: White

Traditional White Conservatory Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 2,399 photos
Item 1 of 3
The Amesbury Garden Room
The Amesbury Garden Room
Stephen GraverStephen Graver
Photo of a classic conservatory in Wiltshire.
Country House
Country House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Traditional conservatory in Other with feature lighting.
Porch
Porch
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Corey Gaffer, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
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.
Lately Updates
Lately Updates
HouseMill DesignHouseMill Design
Traditional conservatory in Austin.
Manor House, Norfolk
Manor House, Norfolk
Wells and MaguireWells and Maguire
This is an example of a traditional conservatory in Other.
#ModernCottage
#ModernCottage
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
This is an example of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Chicago with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and multi-coloured floors.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Expansive classic conservatory in Boston with concrete flooring.
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Cuthbertson HomesCuthbertson Homes
Classic conservatory in Other with a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
Photo of a small classic conservatory in Boston with medium hardwood flooring.
Juniper
Juniper
Lauren Collins InteriorsLauren Collins Interiors
Photo of a traditional conservatory in New York with light hardwood flooring, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Traditional conservatory in Philadelphia with a standard ceiling.
Долгоруковская ул. - Фото. 130 кв.м. Реализованный проект.
Долгоруковская ул. - Фото. 130 кв.м. Реализованный проект.
Бюро9 - BURO9Бюро9 - BURO9
Дизайн-проект реализован Архитектором-Дизайнером Екатериной Ялалтыновой. Комплектация и декорирование - Бюро9. Строительная компания - ООО "Шафт"
Photo of a small traditional conservatory in Moscow with porcelain flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Grosse Pointe Farms Four Season Room Remodel
Grosse Pointe Farms Four Season Room Remodel
Offer and AssociatesOffer and Associates
From an unused, storage area to a functional four season room - beautiful transformation!
This is an example of a large traditional conservatory in Detroit with ceramic flooring and grey floors.
A Slice of Paradise
A Slice of Paradise
LOMA StudiosLOMA Studios
John Firak
Photo of a classic conservatory in Chicago with no fireplace and a skylight.
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.
Converted Carriage House
Converted Carriage House
Sam Balukonis | PhotographerSam Balukonis | Photographer
Photo of a traditional conservatory in Boston with a skylight.
Recent Photos/Sun Room
Recent Photos/Sun Room
LaureDunnePhotographyLaureDunnePhotography
Design ideas for a traditional conservatory in New York.
Shorewood Sunroom
Shorewood Sunroom
Bella Custom HomesBella Custom Homes
Andrea Rud
Medium sized traditional conservatory in Minneapolis.
Presidio Heights Update
Presidio Heights Update
Gleason and TankardGleason and Tankard
Architect: Stephen Sutro
Inspiration for a traditional conservatory in San Francisco.

Traditional White 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.
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.