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Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Iris Hollow Model
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.
Dan Piassick
A seat inside
A seat inside
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
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Sunroom - Berrywood
Bob MorelandBob Moreland
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Peter Budeiri + Associates ArchitectsPeter Budeiri + Associates Architects
Rehoboth Beach House - Sunroom
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Kamm ArchitectureKamm Architecture
Anice Hoachlander
Sun Porch
Sun Porch
AeH Designs, LLCAeH Designs, LLC
What was once an exterior side porch was enclosed to create a four-season porch. The entire space was insulated, finished and heated with baseboard heat. The area is now a perfect location to watch baseball games with the family.
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Anderson 400 Patio Doors
Anderson 400 Patio Doors
D A Parsons ConstructionD A Parsons Construction
These are Anderson 400 Series doors. The older sliding patio doors were removed and replaced. We put a custom trim with decorative capital to accent the opening
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Balance Home
Blu HomesBlu Homes
6431 Moline Lane
6431 Moline Lane
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
Photo: Justin Tearney
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INI AV+ Electronic Home EnvironmentsINI AV+ Electronic Home Environments
Robert Merhaut
Large Kitchen Conservatory
Large Kitchen Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Modern living and busy family life has resulted in the kitchen increasingly becoming the favourite room in the home. It can be a relaxing and informal place where recreation and work go hand in hand. A sunny cheerful kitchen is everyone’s ideal, and a kitchen conservatory provides just that. It will be used at all times of the day by all members of the family for a wide range of purposes. Folding doors open the conservatory onto the garden. This project shows how a contemporary feel can be achieved whilst adding a traditional timber and glazed extension. Brick piers and solid walls add to both design and functionality of the room. Vale Paint Colour - Tempest Size- 6.0M X 7.8M
Springfield Conservatory
Springfield Conservatory
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Total Remodeling Systems recently completed this custom conservatory in Springfield Virginia. This room includes a unique glass hall to a tree house conservatory. Sitting in this room feels like you are in a treehouse watching the birds and nature.
Gleicher's Eco-Friendly Townhouse
Gleicher's Eco-Friendly Townhouse
Gleicher Design - Architecture & InteriorsGleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors
ILE D'OLERON
ILE D'OLERON
Atelier Nadège NariAtelier Nadège Nari
Three Season Sunroom
Three Season Sunroom
Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.
Removed old worn out deck and replaced it with a three season room, composite deck with aluminum railing and paver patio.
Appartamento Cala Romantica
Appartamento Cala Romantica
COZY DESIGNCOZY DESIGN
Cozy Vienna Four Season Room
Cozy Vienna Four Season Room
Moss Building & DesignMoss Building & Design
From screened porch to four season room, this Vienna home now has a space where the homeowners can relax with family and friends year round. With the addition of skylights to allow plenty of natural light, built-ins for storing games and books, and cozy furniture and a TV for movie nights, the transformation of the room has given our customers the room they envisioned from the start.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
White Rock Condo
White Rock Condo
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Our clients wanted an outdoor sanctuary in this very unique solarium space. The sliding glass windows, surrounding the space, turn this into a 12 months a year bonus room.
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