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An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
An oak frame garden room extends Cheshire farmhouse
OakwrightsOakwrights
A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sunroom with casement windows and different shades of grey furniture.
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Cathy Schwabe ArchitectureCathy Schwabe Architecture
Detail view of screened porch. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely.
Screened-In Porch
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Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Stonebridge Residence
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Beard + Riser ArchitectsBeard + Riser Architects
Modern Farmhouse | Home
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Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
Sun Room Addition
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E Caligari & SonE Caligari & Son
Manheim Farmhouse
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Custom Home GroupCustom Home Group
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North Haven
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Timothy Godbold LtdTimothy Godbold Ltd
Rikki Snyder
Sherston Garden Room
Sherston Garden Room
Helen Williamson InteriorsHelen Williamson Interiors
16th Century Cottage, Dunmow, Essex
16th Century Cottage, Dunmow, Essex
Nine LivesNine Lives
Garden room with beech tree mural and vintage 1930s drinks cabinet
Open Secret
Open Secret
USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
Multi room renovation of single story Flower mound home. Services included- architecture, interior design and construction management. Scope included- Taking in the back porch. Kitchen Remodel Family room remodel Sunroom with Two-sided fireplace Guest bath remodel Dining room remodel with wine display Master bath remodel with steam shower
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Sunroom & Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Nolin Lake A View from All Angles
Nolin Lake A View from All Angles
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Franklin Sunroom
Franklin Sunroom
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
second story sunroom addition R Garrision Photograghy
Sugar Hill Custom Home
Sugar Hill Custom Home
Ironwood Construction Group LLCIronwood Construction Group LLC
DAVID CANNON
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
RaK Home ConstructionRaK Home Construction
Best Of Ohio 2017 - Grand award Winner
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Country 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 country 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.
Vineyard Farmhouse
Vineyard Farmhouse
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