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Contemporary Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Grand Rapids Glass House
Grand Rapids Glass House
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Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Schanstra Design GroupSchanstra Design Group
Phillips Maintenance Free Screen Porch
Phillips Maintenance Free Screen Porch
Outback ConstructionOutback Construction
Craig H. Wilson
Screened in sunroom with two tier wrap around AZEK deck
Screened in sunroom with two tier wrap around AZEK deck
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Notice the deck skirting which improves the decks appearance as well as eliminates rodents from inhabiting underside of deck.
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Garden Furniture Centre LtdGarden Furniture Centre Ltd
Pooja Room
Pooja Room
Rachana JawaharRachana Jawahar
A House that Melds Inside and Outside
A House that Melds Inside and Outside
Fraerman Associates ArchitectureFraerman Associates Architecture
Lincoln Park Family Retreat
Lincoln Park Family Retreat
Studio GildStudio Gild
véranda avec dôme vitré
véranda avec dôme vitré
VERANDAS ET FENETRES DE FRANCEVERANDAS ET FENETRES DE FRANCE
Mashomuck
Mashomuck
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Marc Bryan-Brown
Wintergärten Galerie
Wintergärten Galerie
moderne Bauelemente Ludwigmoderne Bauelemente Ludwig
Contemporary Orangery in Henley
Contemporary Orangery in Henley
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Rooms have created a comfortable sitting space ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing whilst being able to enjoy the view of the garden.
Sommergarten perfekt integriert
Sommergarten perfekt integriert
JM Wintergarten GmbHJM Wintergarten GmbH
Three Season Sunroom
Three Season Sunroom
Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
Taylor Bryan CompanyTaylor Bryan Company
Modern Tudor Sunroom
Modern Tudor Sunroom
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Ohio ExteriorsOhio Exteriors
Ohio Exteriors installed a LivingSpace Transitions 4 season custom cathedral style sunroom that measured 12' x 16'. we installed the custom vinyl windows. We tied into the existing roof, and matched the existing shake siding. We extended the existing HVAC system. We also installed new French doors.
Grade II Listed Building in Suffolk
Grade II Listed Building in Suffolk
Westbury Windows & JoineryWestbury Windows & Joinery
Exterior of the extension, showing the matching roofs of the new extension and the existing house
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.
Edina, MN 2018 Artisan Home Tour
Edina, MN 2018 Artisan Home Tour
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
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Contemporary Green 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.
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