Affordable Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

Véranda en facade, Extensions d'une Maison à Antony

Création d'extensions sur une maison des années 50. Création d'une verrière pour étendre le Salon, et création d'une suite parentale dans une extension à ossature bois dans le jardin.

Aménagement et décoration d'une véranda

"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur

Aménagement et décoration d'une véranda, entre intérieur et extérieur

The Ginger Home Screenroom

The Ginger Home

Photo: Tracey Jazmin

Cozy Sunroom Retreat

WW Design Studio

This rustic wood trolley does double duty as a potting table, storage, and even as a bar cart for drinks in the sunroom. Photo: Caydence Photography

Kagoma

Franklin General Contracting

Sunroom addition

Sun Room Renovation, Hamden CT

Cacique Construction

5th St. Sunroom

Greenkind Builders

Interior walls are clad with rough hewn pine from the Biltmore Estate. Whimsical shelves provide a corner library. Floors are salvaged hardwood mosaic.

Многообразие эмоций

Бюро IVA

Лоджия Балкон не утепленный, соединяющий спальню сына и кухню, поэтому он требовал определенных материалов в использовании. Так здесь появился тот же декоративный кирпич и плитка под дерево. Здесь расположен небольшой диван для отдыха, на котором своё место нашла еще одна жительница дома – собака.

Upholstery

A Creative Touch Draperies & Interiors

At A Creative Touch we make everything in our local workroom to order.

Odoom Estate

D. Casablanca Interiors

An artists escape

Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.

This sunroom was the perfect fit for this artist looking for a quiet place to find inspiration. His remarkable work now has a beautiful place to be on display. The Marvin patio doors do a great job of climate control while allowing plenty of natural light in.

Au royaume des minets

Fines cuisines

Au royaume des minets

Fines cuisines

Moseley Victorian semi-detached house, Birmingham

Rumi Bunya Design Ltd

Eclectic Sunroom

Desert Collection Ombre Sunroom Floor

Fireclay Tile

This project highlights our Desert Collection beautifully! This artistic ombre floor design mimics the light in this adorable sunroom. DESIGN Amanda Walker PHOTOS Amanda Walker TILE SHOWN 8" HEXAGON in Dawn, Mesa and Red Rock

Somerville Aviary Home

New England Design & Construction

Gristmill Residence

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Somerville Aviary Home

New England Design & Construction

Cozy Sunroom Retreat

WW Design Studio

Cozy textures from faux fur to rattan creates a relaxing mood in this sun-filled space ... Photo: Caydence Photography

Affordable Eclectic 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 eclectic 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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