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Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
Usine StudioUsine Studio
Cozily designed covered gazebo sets an exceptional outdoor yet indoor zone
Woodside Place
Woodside Place
MAR JENNINGS/S&J Multimedia LLCMAR JENNINGS/S&J Multimedia LLC
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Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
Stony Pointe
Stony Pointe
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A light-filled sunroom featuring dark-stained, arched beams and a view of the lake Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
North Shore Refresh
North Shore Refresh
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
N. Island
N. Island
Kristan & Co. Interior DesignKristan & Co. Interior Design
Gull Lake Home
Gull Lake Home
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Cape Dutch Residence
Cape Dutch Residence
Asbacher Architecture, AIAAsbacher Architecture, AIA
Bloomfield Estates 2
Bloomfield Estates 2
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
West Bay View Guest House
West Bay View Guest House
Catalano ArchitectsCatalano Architects
Quogue Residence
Quogue Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
The cabana at a Hamptons home.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
North Indian Hill Residence
North Indian Hill Residence
HartmanBaldwin Design/BuildHartmanBaldwin Design/Build
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Cuthbertson HomesCuthbertson Homes
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Danielle Rose Design Co.Danielle Rose Design Co.
We wanted to create a comfortable and tranquil retreat in this sunroom, a place where my clients could lounge and escape the world. We used oversized chaises, a soft color story, and interesting textures to accomplish this relaxed aesthetic. We layered warm, sandy creams and soft grays to create a casual, monochromatic palette that lends itself to a more subdued eclectic vibe and a truly relaxed atmosphere. We also made sure to incorporate a whole jungle worth of plants! Plants are the best way to bring life into your home. Not only do plants beautify your space, but they also have some pretty wonderful health benefits! They detoxify your home by improving indoor air quality. They are also known to boost your mood & lift your spirit!
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Shine DesignShine Design

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.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
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