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Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
Skylights and recessed lighting. C. Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta GA
sunroom/véranda
sunroom/véranda
Imagine Interior DecoratingImagine Interior Decorating
Litchfield Plantation Residence
Litchfield Plantation Residence
Goggans Architecture & InteriorsGoggans Architecture & Interiors
Photo by Richard Leo Johnson/Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Bi-folding Doors with Duette® Pleated Blinds
Bi-folding Doors with Duette® Pleated Blinds
Specialist BlindsSpecialist Blinds
Our Duette® pleated blinds compliment bi-folding doors very well. The blinds help to increase privacy and also provide shading.
Sun Room Project
Sun Room Project
DeShazo InteriorsDeShazo Interiors
This beautiful sun room has fabulous trusses with beautiful iron hardware. The owner wanted a room done in earthtones, which reflects the great outdoors seen through all the windows. The club chairs were re-upholstered in a neutral tone, and blend well with the brown leather sofa and the antique green velvet chairs and ottoman. New hammered metal base table lamps were added to the antique side tables, and a new green blown glass base table lamp added between the two velvet arm chairs. Kilim throw pillows and sweater knit throw pillows were added to soften and make a cohesive statement in this masculine room. The lanterns that hang on either end of the room were hand made by the owner.
Batavia 3 Season Room
Batavia 3 Season Room
Whelan Builders, LLCWhelan Builders, LLC
We were so happy to make this families vision come full circle. This space is a warm get away from the everyday noise of life.
Island on the Lake
Island on the Lake
Solutions A/VSolutions A/V
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Remodels
Armcor Design & BuildArmcor Design & Build
Waterfront Panabode Log Home
Waterfront Panabode Log Home
Ty Evans, Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Ty Evans, Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Vista Estate Imaging NWMLS #646709
Sunroom Addition in Madeira
Sunroom Addition in Madeira
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Rustic Gazebo
Rustic Gazebo
Attainable Solutions Inc.Attainable Solutions Inc.
Strawbale in an Organic Form
Strawbale in an Organic Form
Ovens & King BuildersOvens & King Builders
Rooms are flooded with natural light, and with the beautiful big windows around this home the spectacular outside views can be seen from all angles. Rob Lacey Photography
*Spotlight* Wolf Designer Cabinetry
*Spotlight* Wolf Designer Cabinetry
RiverBend & CompanyRiverBend & Company
The Rockwood
The Rockwood
Discovery Dream HomesDiscovery Dream Homes
Grand Haven Lodge
Grand Haven Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Country Style Outdoor Living Structure in Lincoln
Country Style Outdoor Living Structure in Lincoln
LandArtLandArt
Ceiling detail of outdoor living structure.
Rustic Lane
Rustic Lane
Michael J. Till AssociatesMichael J. Till Associates
The Black Spruce
The Black Spruce
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Screen In Porch overlooking Butler Creek
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Cover Photos
Strohm Photography LLCStrohm Photography LLC
Strohm Photography
The Beverly Sunroom
The Beverly Sunroom
Innovation Complete ConstructionInnovation Complete Construction

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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