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Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Cove House
Cove House
Aline Architecture inc.Aline Architecture inc.
Aline Architecture Inc/ Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Traditional Family Style
Traditional Family Style
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
Terraces
Terraces
Pinto Designs and AssociatesPinto Designs and Associates
Main Line Conservatory (Fixed Solar Screens & Lutron Motorized Roller Shades)
Main Line Conservatory (Fixed Solar Screens & Lutron Motorized Roller Shades)
DL Solutions inc.DL Solutions inc.
This Conservatory called for not only custom ordered fixed screens to give the protection from the glass panes of the ceiling, but also solar shades for the windows as well. We worked with the conservatory builders to design pockets that were concealed within the architecture of the structure, allowing the shades to disappear when not in use. This photo shows the shades in the Closed position.
Gorgeous North Shore House with Lots of Windows
Gorgeous North Shore House with Lots of Windows
Renewal by Andersen Long IslandRenewal by Andersen Long Island
Amazing sunroom with an equally amazing view of the North Shore of Long Island with new windows by Renewal by Andersen Long Island
Cherry Kitchen in Willow Glen
Cherry Kitchen in Willow Glen
Top Shelf ConstructionTop Shelf Construction
Androscoggin Builders
Androscoggin Builders
Androscoggin Builders, Inc.Androscoggin Builders, Inc.
Interior Shades
Interior Shades
NW Shade CoNW Shade Co
Jonestown Retreat
Jonestown Retreat
Vernon Design GroupVernon Design Group
Manchester Custom Home, Highland Woods, Elgin, IL 60124
Manchester Custom Home, Highland Woods, Elgin, IL 60124
Overstreet Builders, Inc.Overstreet Builders, Inc.
Eye for Business Photography Carol Stream, IL
French Country
French Country
LUXE Homes Design+BuildLUXE Homes Design+Build
Brad Ziegler Photography
Summerhill Queen Anne Showhome
Summerhill Queen Anne Showhome
Harmony HomesHarmony Homes
October In Dupont Circle Washington DC
October In Dupont Circle Washington DC
Payvand HomesPayvand Homes
1870s Farmhouse Manor
1870s Farmhouse Manor
Nardone Home & GardenNardone Home & Garden
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Capital District Contractors IncCapital District Contractors Inc
WeatherWell Aluminum Shutters
WeatherWell Aluminum Shutters
UserUser
Hudson, Oh - National Award Winning Project
Hudson, Oh - National Award Winning Project
American Pools & FountainsAmerican Pools & Fountains
Halo Creatives Photography
Residence Number Five
Residence Number Five
Westwork Architectural StudioWestwork Architectural Studio
Chandelier/ceiling detail.
Sun Room Remodel
Sun Room Remodel
M&M Design StudioM&M Design Studio
Ben Elsass Photography for M&M Design Studio
Summertime Hangout
Summertime Hangout
R&J Painting LLCR&J Painting LLC
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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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