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Affordable Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Extension d'une maison
Extension d'une maison
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Fabienne Delafraye
Window Treatments
Window Treatments
Chris UpholsteryChris Upholstery
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
National Tile LtdNational Tile Ltd
Wall: Dwell Brown 45x90 Floor: Chambord Beige Lappato 60x90. Semi-polished porcelain tile. Photo by National Tile Ltd
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Rozelle Green Wall
Rozelle Green Wall
Gecko PlantscapesGecko Plantscapes
Robbie Renu Photo Jan 2018
Rénovation d'une maison en meulière
Rénovation d'une maison en meulière
ADC l'atelier d'à côtéADC l'atelier d'à côté
Salle à manger pergola
Portfolio 3
Portfolio 3
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Stunning Sun Room
Stunning Sun Room
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Sunroom renovation turns an old concrete patio into a clients dream all year round living space.
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Natural Arch Room
Natural Arch Room
SunRoomLiving, LLC.SunRoomLiving, LLC.
This "Wow" room is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Strategically placed off the kitchen creating a year round living space.
Queen Anne Guest House
Queen Anne Guest House
Woollen|Studio ArchitectsWoollen|Studio Architects
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Alair Homes Lake NormanAlair Homes Lake Norman
The client has a beautiful wooded view at the back of their house. Opening the kitchen and adding on a sunroom really opened the space and flooded the home with natural light, while the new patio connected the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Lake Living
Lake Living
Savvy Spaces Design LLCSavvy Spaces Design LLC
Lake Living Master Bedroom Seating area - Keeping things a beautiful saturated aqua color to emulate the feel of the water
Espace repas au coeur du jardin
Espace repas au coeur du jardin
OMBRE & LUMIERE Atelier d'ArchitectureOMBRE & LUMIERE Atelier d'Architecture
DELAUNEY François
Maison M
Maison M
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Photographie : Brice Desrez
Modern apartment, Barcelona, 2014
Modern apartment, Barcelona, 2014
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Oksana Krichman
Gorgeous Sunroom Design Goes Beyond Words in Northern VA Chantilly
Gorgeous Sunroom Design Goes Beyond Words in Northern VA Chantilly
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Gilbertson Walk
Gilbertson Walk
VMD InteriorsVMD Interiors
Custom bookcase and relaxed furnishings for a light filled Sunroom. Larry Pitt Photography
The Higgins
The Higgins
TENNA HomesTENNA Homes
Entertainment Area comprising louvered bi-fold doors that completely open the space. Connecting the existing living to the new alfresco area.
Michigan City Model Home
Michigan City Model Home
KDT Designs, Inc.KDT Designs, Inc.

Affordable Contemporary 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 contemporary 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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