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Budget, Affordable Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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King's Farm
King's Farm
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Opening up from the master bedroom, this cozy room offers a spectacular view of the lake and is perfect for reading, studying or even a little nap. Photo Credit: Jim Craigmyle Photography
Virginia Highlands Home
Virginia Highlands Home
WAKE + LOOM DESIGNWAKE + LOOM DESIGN
Tyles Renovated Souk in red and teal, in sunroom
Tyles Renovated Souk in red and teal, in sunroom
Tyles by The Nic StudioTyles by The Nic Studio
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
Photo by: Snapshots of Grace
Reduced Heat and Glare
Reduced Heat and Glare
SOLARWORKS Glass TintingSOLARWORKS Glass Tinting
Modern Mid-Century home with floor to ceiling windows Maintains the view with natural light with reduced glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Heights Residence
Heights Residence
Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & DesignKathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design
Kathryn J. LeMaster
A Designer's Dream Home
A Designer's Dream Home
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Steve Henke
Cross Pond Farm
Cross Pond Farm
WESKetch Architecture, Inc.WESKetch Architecture, Inc.
English Conservatory Addition
English Conservatory Addition
Building IntegrityBuilding Integrity
English Conservatory Building Integrity
Cochituate Cape - Sunroom
Cochituate Cape - Sunroom
Copper Beech DesignCopper Beech Design
Cozy Natural Sunroom
Cozy Natural Sunroom
UserUser
Photography by Tim Souza
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Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom addition with access to pool patio. Skylights allow for increased natural light into space. Project located in Telford, Montgomery County, PA.
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
4 Seasons Room Addition
4 Seasons Room Addition
Doski Building & RemodelingDoski Building & Remodeling
Greenhouse
Greenhouse
Skyline RemodelingSkyline Remodeling
attached to side of garage clear 'grey ' color roofing
Walker Residence
Walker Residence
NV DesignNV Design
Nyheter våren 2016
Nyheter våren 2016
By RydénsBy Rydéns
La Tour Manor
La Tour Manor
Anco BuildersAnco Builders
Ken Pamatat
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

Budget, 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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