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World-Inspired Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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A New Residence Near Rock Creek Park
A New Residence Near Rock Creek Park
Muse | Kirwan ArchitectsMuse | Kirwan Architects
Maxwell MacKenzie
Medium sized world-inspired conservatory in DC Metro with carpet, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Y様邸
Y様邸
株式会社 横山建設株式会社 横山建設
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bali Outdoor Living
Bali Outdoor Living
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client wanted a relaxing, Bali like feel to their backyard, a place where they can entertain their friends. Entrance walkway off driveway, with zen garden and water falls. Pavilion with outdoor kitchen, large fireplace with ample seating, multilevel deck with grill center, pergola, and fieldstone retaining walls.
光と景色を楽しむいえ
光と景色を楽しむいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a glass ceiling and beige floors.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
This is an example of a world-inspired conservatory in Richmond.
Pooja Room
Pooja Room
Space AlgorithmSpace Algorithm
Inspiration for a world-inspired conservatory in Hyderabad.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
BAMOBAMO
Photographer - Barbara Kraft
Design ideas for a world-inspired conservatory in San Francisco.
Residential Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
LDR Real Estate PhotographyLDR Real Estate Photography
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
屋敷森の家
屋敷森の家
木曽善元建築工房木曽善元建築工房
This is an example of a world-inspired conservatory in Other with light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and beige floors.
ガーデンルーム特集
ガーデンルーム特集
ガーデンギャラリー・タケウチガーデンギャラリー・タケウチ
Inspiration for a world-inspired conservatory in Fukuoka.
Connectiut Beachside Retreat
Connectiut Beachside Retreat
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Yours by DesignYours by Design
Scalamandre wallpaper and fabrics paired with Brunswig and Fils fabrics an trims create this tiny garden room off the kitchen in an Historic home in St. Louis, Mo.
タテの家 - 木組み・土壁の家
タテの家 - 木組み・土壁の家
SSD建築士事務所株式会社SSD建築士事務所株式会社
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in Other.
サンルーム
サンルーム
株式会社ミューズの家株式会社ミューズの家
階段を上がったフリースペースは、陽当りのよいサンルームとしても便利です。 /思い出と暮らす家
Inspiration for a world-inspired conservatory in Tokyo Suburbs.
Connectiut Beachside Retreat
Connectiut Beachside Retreat
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
Medium sized world-inspired conservatory in New York with ceramic flooring, a standard ceiling and grey floors.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
Flush pulls were mortised into the doors to minimize their appearance. The room was done in a restrained palette of natural materials and finishes manipulated in an eclectic combination of traditional and contemporary details.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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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