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Brown, Grey Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Barber Tract Spanish Colonial
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Barn Conversion with Oak Conservatory
Barn Conversion with Oak Conservatory
Architectural Bronze CasementsArchitectural Bronze Casements
Oak lean-to conservatory allows for beautiful views of the well manicured garden from the dining area.
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Modern Ranch
Poet InteriorsPoet Interiors
Photo by Casey Dunn
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French Country
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Residence in Highland Park
Residence in Highland Park
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A Wurster Revival
A Wurster Revival
Butler Armsden ArchitectsButler Armsden Architects
4 Season Room By Lindus
4 Season Room By Lindus
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
A custom space that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Fairco orangery-style conservatory
Fairco orangery-style conservatory
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Modern Farmhouse
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyOld Hillsboro Building Company
Sun Room Addition in Monmouth County
Sun Room Addition in Monmouth County
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Sunroom overview
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Cozy sunroom with natural wood ceiling and stone fireplace surround.
New Addition - Four Season Space
New Addition - Four Season Space
PionArch Design and ConstructionPionArch Design and Construction
Modern Fireplace
Modern Fireplace
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
Electric Fireplaces by Amantii are perfect for homes, offices, restaurants or commercial settings. The clean, contemporary design of the fireplaces, along with innovative features such as mood-setting back-lighting, or design finishes, provide unlimited creativity and versatility for designing any interior space. Also, our out-of-the-box system makes it easy for you or your builder to install an Amantii electric fireplace in no time!
Ligan Residence
Ligan Residence
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design StudioCOOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
The round library/office provides a serine setting to get work done but the overlook from the second floor and its location off the entry foyer make sure you can stay attuned to your surroundings.
Wilmette All American
Wilmette All American
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
Sunroom Addition in Fitchburg, WI
Sunroom Addition in Fitchburg, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
A beautiful, multi-purpose four season sunroom addition was designed and built to fit our clients’ needs exactly. The family now enjoys as much time indoors, as they do out—close to nature, and close to family.
Lake Charlevoix Cottage
Lake Charlevoix Cottage
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
We were hired to create a Lake Charlevoix retreat for our client’s to be used by their whole family throughout the year. We were tasked with creating an inviting cottage that would also have plenty of space for the family and their guests. The main level features open concept living and dining, gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, office/library, laundry, powder room and master suite. The walk-out lower level houses a recreation room, wet bar/kitchenette, guest suite, two guest bedrooms, large bathroom, beach entry area and large walk in closet for all their outdoor gear. Balconies and a beautiful stone patio allow the family to live and entertain seamlessly from inside to outside. Coffered ceilings, built in shelving and beautiful white moldings create a stunning interior. Our clients truly love their Northern Michigan home and enjoy every opportunity to come and relax or entertain in their striking space. - Jacqueline Southby Photography
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Darren Chung
Rockingham Residence
Rockingham Residence
Forsite StudioForsite Studio
Breakfast bars and nooks
Breakfast bars and nooks
Authentic Custom HomesAuthentic Custom Homes

Brown, Grey 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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