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Affordable Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Sitting area, open deck. Glass sundeck enclosure
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Projet Paris 2
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Interior of Three Season Porch
Interior of Three Season Porch
MPR ArchitectureMPR Architecture
Cathedral ceiling over main sitting area and flat ceiling over dining area.
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Silhouette
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Нежное шале
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Golf Course Get Away
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Three Season room with views of the golf course. Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com Sue Fortier
Folsom Sunroom Addition
Folsom Sunroom Addition
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
We installed a Four Seasons Curved Sunroom, 20x 40' in there back yard, we also served as contractor to the rest of there home improvement including the foundation, and cement walk way. This project was competed it three weeks.
Country Dr. Custom Home II
Country Dr. Custom Home II
Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
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Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
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Desert Collection Ombre Sunroom Floor
Desert Collection Ombre Sunroom Floor
Fireclay TileFireclay 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
A Wauwatosa Retreat
A Wauwatosa Retreat
Empire PaintingEmpire Painting
Empire Painting transformed this bright sunroom in Wauwatosa featuring tile flooring, cozy white furniture, light gray wall and ceiling paint, and contrasting light fixtures.
Dripping Springs Remodel
Dripping Springs Remodel
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Eclectic Sunroom
Eclectic Sunroom
Lighthouse Lakes Home
Lighthouse Lakes Home
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Carolyn Watson Photography
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Kitchen & Bath DepotKitchen & Bath Depot
Shabby Chic Addition
Shabby Chic Addition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Rolfe Hokanson
Sun Room Renovation, Hamden CT
Sun Room Renovation, Hamden CT
Cacique ConstructionCacique Construction
Sunroom & Jacuzzi Pool | Fairmount Home | Brookline
Sunroom & Jacuzzi Pool | Fairmount Home | Brookline
Thayer Design StudioThayer Design Studio
Update and redecoration to sunroom / pool room. Photos: August and Iris Photography
Sunspace Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC

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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