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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.
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Twisted Tree Drive
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East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room
East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room
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Sunroom in East Cobb Modern Home. Interior design credit: Design & Curations Photo by Elizabeth Lauren Granger Photography
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Sagee Manor Estate
Sagee Manor Estate
Kerry Crauser InteriorsKerry Crauser Interiors
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
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Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
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Sunlit Elegance: Bespoke Garden Room in Buckinghamshire
Sunlit Elegance: Bespoke Garden Room in Buckinghamshire
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This orangery with its elegant proportions, full length panels and inset glazed roof marries classic charm with contemporary comfort. The windows, thoughtfully designed to line through with the existing house fenestration, draw in natural light and provide an enchanting connection to the surrounding gardens.
Complete Turnkey Hamptons Project
Complete Turnkey Hamptons Project
DLT Interiors-Debbie TravinDLT Interiors-Debbie Travin
Cali Cool Lake Project
Cali Cool Lake Project
Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen Design
City Home Renovation + 3rd Floor Addition
City Home Renovation + 3rd Floor Addition
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
Wood used from original house implemented with exposed brick from original house.
Shoreline Contemporary
Shoreline Contemporary
DK HomesDK Homes
Nestled into the woods near Lake Michigan, this home boasts its contemporary exterior outward while pulling the surrounding nature inward.
Orangeri i Køge
Orangeri i Køge
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA

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.
Villa Flottbek
Villa Flottbek
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
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