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World-Inspired Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Hawaiian Vacation Cottage
Hawaiian Vacation Cottage
Peabody's InteriorsPeabody's Interiors
Designed by Emily Winters Photos by Nicole Held Mayo, alohaphotodesign
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in Hawaii.
Balinese sculpture
Balinese sculpture
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in San Francisco.
Pergola With Folding Door Systems In Reston, VA
Pergola With Folding Door Systems In Reston, VA
Dream Outdoor SolutionsDream Outdoor Solutions
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired conservatory in DC Metro with a brick fireplace surround and grey floors.
Vertical garden
Vertical garden
UserUser
Landscape Art
Inspiration for a world-inspired conservatory in Orlando.
Sarasa Kiwi Rug
Sarasa Kiwi Rug
Company CCompany C
A mixture of Asiatic and Oriental motifs, the Sarasa style is diverse and decorative. Here you will discover gorgeous color application within the ornamental floral forms. Sophisticated, yet easy going. 100% wool, hooked. Imported.
Berryville Va Cathedral Sunrooms
Berryville Va Cathedral Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Cathedral style wood frame style , all glass roof, light wood flooring, built off the kitchen,wood trim
Large world-inspired conservatory in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The original conservatory was built back in the 1880's, this reconstruction project had to try and use the same craftsmanship that was used back in that time so the new conservatory had the look of old but the structure of new engineering…. this was a great project to be involved in.
Toit de patio avec lame orientables | Louvered Patio Roof
Toit de patio avec lame orientables | Louvered Patio Roof
EXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living SolutionsEXOSYSTEME - Outdoor Living Solutions
With its motorized swiveling blades, the AZUR S pergola is the ideal product for creating an outdoor living space that offers you and your guests comfort and protection against the elements. With its unique and modern design, durable aluminum structure, climate resistance and easy maintenance, the AZUR S pergola is a must for all high-end outdoor living spaces. The ECLIPSE is a robust mosquito screen or sun shade system ideal for covering large outdoor living spaces. Controlled with a wireless remote control, the ECLIPSE protects you from bugs, sun rays, wind and increases your privacy on demand, increasing your comfort and home value.
Vintage Beach Chic
Vintage Beach Chic
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired conservatory in Hawaii with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floors.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Tropical SunroomsTropical Sunrooms
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Toronto.
Bell Tea House
Bell Tea House
Komorous Towey ArchitectsKomorous Towey Architects
Design ideas for a world-inspired conservatory in San Francisco.
Patio Design
Patio Design
Preissless Design, LLC.Preissless Design, LLC.
Medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Atlanta with travertine flooring, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and beige floors.
Garden Atrium
Garden Atrium
Sustainable Design GroupSustainable Design Group
Imagine walking through this lovely green space on the way to your kitchen! Garden Atriums is a green residential community in Poquoson, Virginia that combines the peaceful natural beauty of the land with the practicality of sustainable living. Garden Atrium homes are designed to be eco-friendly with zero cost utilities and to maximize the amount of green space and natural sunlight. All homeowners share a private park that includes a pond, gazebo, fruit orchard, fountain and space for a personal garden. The advanced architectural design of the house allows the maximum amount of available sunlight to be available in the house; a large skylight in the center of the house covers a complete atrium garden. Green Features include passive solar heating and cooling, closed-loop geothermal system, exterior photovoltaic panel generates power for the house, superior insulation, individual irrigation systems that employ rainwater harvesting.
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
LumonLumon
Glass walls slide to the side and fold open for a flexible sunroom space.
Medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Vancouver with vinyl flooring and no fireplace.
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory Craftsmen
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Commercial Garden Space
Photo of a world-inspired conservatory in New York.
Le Patio de Paris
Le Patio de Paris
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
World-inspired conservatory in Paris.
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
This is a pool that was dedicated to living plants. It was built just like a swimming pool with all the same operating equipment including a pool heater to make the water nice and warm for the plants.
Custom Shades
Custom Shades
The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.The Blind & Shutter Gallery, Inc.
These Hunter Douglas​ Architella Shades are functional and can even fit the most uniquely shaped windows in your home.
Photo of a large world-inspired conservatory in Tampa with terracotta flooring and a glass ceiling.
A gentleman's retreat
A gentleman's retreat
Modern RusticModern Rustic
mike newell status images
World-inspired conservatory in Cairns.
Sun Room addition
Sun Room addition
Y SpecY Spec
SYH
Medium sized world-inspired conservatory in Charleston with ceramic flooring and a standard ceiling.

World-Inspired Green 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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