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Affordable Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Pritchard-Hardin Residence
Pritchard-Hardin Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Sun Rooms
Sun Rooms
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage
Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage
Kristi Kenney / KW ArchitectsKristi Kenney / KW Architects
http://www.sandyagrafiotis.com/
Various Projects Inside View
Various Projects Inside View
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLCSunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Edmonds Home
Edmonds Home
Atwil Design Staging & PhotographyAtwil Design Staging & Photography
Atwil Design, in-house photographer
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition
Howard Katz Architects LLCHoward Katz Architects LLC
All season Sunroom addition with glazing on three sides, flooding interior with natural light. Wide eave with recessed lights and gray standing seam metal roof. Large stone patio for relaxing, leading out into rear garden. Interior floor finished with matching stone. All door and window openings have insect screens.
Golf Course Get Away
Golf Course Get Away
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Three Season room with views of the golf course. Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com Sue Fortier
NW DC Mudroom Addition
NW DC Mudroom Addition
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
David Munn Projects
David Munn Projects
David Munn Custom Builder, LLCDavid Munn Custom Builder, LLC
Extension de villa
Extension de villa
T design architectureT design architecture
Cape Cod Renovation
Cape Cod Renovation
kelly mcguill homekelly mcguill home
Photographer: Eric Roth; Stylist: Tracey Parkinson
Carolina Full Renovation and Addition
Carolina Full Renovation and Addition
Alair Homes Mount PleasantAlair Homes Mount Pleasant
This 1880’s Victorian style home was completely renovated and expanded with a kitchen addition. The charm of the old home was preserved with character features and fixtures throughout the renovation while updating and expanding the home to luxurious modern living.
3 Season Enclosure - Lancaster PA
3 Season Enclosure - Lancaster PA
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Enclosed existing open porch
Elkridge 1920 American foursquare
Elkridge 1920 American foursquare
The Design TherapistThe Design Therapist
This tiny 8'x9' sunporch has just enough space to nap on the green velvet sofa, read in the 1927 wicker recliner (press the button on the sun-struck arm and the back reclines) or write letters at the knee hole desk (out of view next to the recliner) . The chalk painted electric fire place keeps the owners and the plants warm in the wintertime, while nearly 100 year old wooden floors hold memories of easy afternoons. That's a lot of life packed in to this jewel box.
Country Dr. Custom Home II
Country Dr. Custom Home II
Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
Photo by Open.Tours
October Glory Exterior in Ocean View DE
October Glory Exterior in Ocean View DE
Sea Light Design-BuildSea Light Design-Build
October Glory Exterior in Ocean View DE - Sunroom with View of Landscape and Lower Deck
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Newark Delaware Sunroom Remodel
Newark Delaware Sunroom Remodel
Parable ContractorsParable Contractors
Sunroom wall covered with shiplap from Home Depot and new french double doors installed to go along with the new hardwood floors and anderson window replacement

Affordable 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 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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