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Victorian Grey Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Dual Level Orangery and Rooflights Transform a London Townhouse
Dual Level Orangery and Rooflights Transform a London Townhouse
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Traditional design with a modern twist, this ingenious layout links a light-filled multi-functional basement room with an upper orangery. Folding doors to the lower rooms open onto sunken courtyards. The lower room and rooflights link to the main conservatory via a spiral staircase. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior : Carbon, Interior : Portland Size- 4.1m x 5.9m (Ground Floor), 11m x 7.5m (Basement Level)
Sterling Pool enclosure project
Sterling Pool enclosure project
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Pool enclosure, White aluminum frame, victorian style, sliding windows, sliding doors
Large victorian conservatory in DC Metro.
Loewen Window Projects
Loewen Window Projects
The Sanders CompanyThe Sanders Company
Private residence using Loewen Windows and Doors
Victorian conservatory in DC Metro.
Véranda de style victorien en acier et fer forgé
Véranda de style victorien en acier et fer forgé
TURPIN-LONGUEVILLETURPIN-LONGUEVILLE
Vérandas Turpin-Longueville
Design ideas for a victorian conservatory in Paris.
Shingle Style Waterfront
Shingle Style Waterfront
MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INCMICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC
Stunning water views surround this chic and comfortable porch with limestone floor, fieldstone fireplace, chocolate brown wicker and custom made upholstery. Photo by Durston Saylor
Old West Side Sunroom
Old West Side Sunroom
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
View of remodeled sunroom with new direct vent gas fireplace, built-in seating and screened-in porch addition
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian conservatory in Detroit with light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Hartley Potomac Green House
Hartley Potomac Green House
ALEXANDER DESIGN/BUILD GROUP LLCALEXANDER DESIGN/BUILD GROUP LLC
Victorian conservatory in DC Metro.
230 Victorian Conservatory
230 Victorian Conservatory
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Hudson Valley Sunrooms
Victorian conservatory in New York.
Solariums
Solariums
Tropical SunroomsTropical Sunrooms
Victorian conservatory in Toronto.
Dive Into Luxury
Dive Into Luxury
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Located off of the Master Bedroom
Large victorian conservatory in Seattle with carpet and white floors.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
R-1 Construction LLCR-1 Construction LLC
The old Greenhouse making room for the NEW sunroom!
Photo of a victorian conservatory in New York.
Exterior
Exterior
Bailey&Harris ArchitectsBailey&Harris Architects
This is an example of a victorian conservatory in New York.
Wellfield
Wellfield
Broadstone ArchitectsBroadstone Architects
Photo of a victorian conservatory in Dublin.
Grade 2 Listed townhouse
Grade 2 Listed townhouse
Mazur Creative StudioMazur Creative Studio
A new extension to the house with outdoor terrace, on the third floor of this property.
Victorian conservatory in London.
Wintergarten
Wintergarten
Kaben mein Wintergarten OHGKaben mein Wintergarten OHG
Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in Hamburg.
Westmoreland Polish
Westmoreland Polish
Morningside Architects LLPMorningside Architects LLP
Architects: Morningside Architects, LLP Developer: Major Farina Investments Contractor: Michalson Builders Photographer: Andres Ariza of TK Images
Inspiration for a large victorian conservatory in Houston with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.
Fritidsbostad i Höga Kusten
Fritidsbostad i Höga Kusten
LINDELLS BYGG.SELINDELLS BYGG.SE
Utbyggnad med nya fönster i gammal stil, Även glaset är ser gammalt ut för att harmoniera med dom gamla orginalfönstern
Photo of a victorian conservatory in Other.
Sandra
Sandra
Hahn Company Inc.Hahn Company Inc.
Inspiration for a victorian conservatory in Los Angeles.
Stonard Sunroom
Stonard Sunroom
Complete WindowsComplete Windows
Photo of a victorian conservatory in Vancouver.
Home Remodel: Sun Room
Home Remodel: Sun Room
UserUser
B.Dodge
This is an example of a victorian conservatory in San Francisco.

Victorian Grey 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 victorian 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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