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Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Petrus DesignsPetrus Designs
Sunroom addition complete - awaiting landscape. Construction by Artisan Home Renewals.
Staging to Sell - Bonnycastle
Staging to Sell - Bonnycastle
Living Spaces Design GroupLiving Spaces Design Group
Airy, white sunroom with rich brick floors
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Burlington, MA, deck and four season room
Burlington, MA, deck and four season room
Archadeck of Suburban BostonArchadeck of Suburban Boston
This tranquil four season room in Burlington, MA, is part of an outdoor living combination that includes a deck. The room features a cathedral ceiling with an open gable design. The room was built using efficient, insulated custom Energy star rated windows. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Suburban Boston.
Homage to Tony Duquette
Homage to Tony Duquette
Everage Design, Inc.Everage Design, Inc.
Tye Street Project
Tye Street Project
UserUser
Custom diptych painting with tufted blue velvet sleeper sofa, gold bunching tables, zebra hide rug, and Moroccan pouf ottoman.
The "Atrium" at the Portland,ME Symphony Showhouse
The "Atrium" at the Portland,ME Symphony Showhouse
Karen Gallagher InteriorsKaren Gallagher Interiors
"Gingko" photograph by Portland artist Michael Heiko, printed on dye-infused metal. Vox Photography. The "Atrium", photo by Randolph Ashey,
How to Treat a French Door
How to Treat a French Door
American Wallpaper & DesignAmerican Wallpaper & Design
French Doors often pose a challenge on how to cover the glass for some privacy, but still maintain the look and function of the door. Duette honeycomb shades with a cordless operating system work great. The narrow bottom rail clears the handle and there are no unsightly cords that are a choking hazard.
Поликарпова и яркость
Поликарпова и яркость
Salmon LairSalmon Lair
Планировочное решение: Миловзорова Наталья Концепция: Миловзорова Наталья Визуализация: Мовляйко Роман Рабочая документация: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Спецификация и смета: Царевская Ольга Закупки: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Авторский надзор: Миловзорова Наталья, Царевская Ольга Фотограф: Лоскутов Михаил Стиль: Соболева Дарья
Tangletown Tudor
Tangletown Tudor
Tchotchkes Design StudioTchotchkes Design Studio
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Detail work for the built-up beams and the trim around the structural ridge beam.
The Music Room/Library is seen through corbeled arched opening, with reclaimed w
The Music Room/Library is seen through corbeled arched opening, with reclaimed w
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
Mark Boisclair
Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse 2013
Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse 2013
Hillary Thomas DesignsHillary Thomas Designs
Patrick Cline
The Bee house
The Bee house
EMR ArchitectureEMR Architecture
Amazing glazing done by Perla Windows and designed by us, including beautiful Iron staircase
Twist on Traditional Dutch Colonial in Montclair
Twist on Traditional Dutch Colonial in Montclair
JSE InteriorsJSE Interiors
Autumnal Inspiration - the Iggy - sofa.com
Autumnal Inspiration - the Iggy - sofa.com
Sofa.comSofa.com
The Iggy 2 seat sofa in White on Savory feathers, £1,240:
Personal Home Sitting Room
Personal Home Sitting Room
Studio AllieStudio Allie
A great place to sit at the end of the day with a glass of wine and a magazine, this spot is one of my favorites in my own home. Filled with some of my favorite kinds of things, like fabulous old art that inspires me, updated vintage chairs, found furniture and of course, color, color, color!
Ranelagh Residence
Ranelagh Residence
Kingston Lafferty DesignKingston Lafferty Design
The main objective of the design was to maximise the space available and direct as much natural light as possible into the existing property. Photos by Donal Murphy
Garden room display
Garden room display
Lomax InteriorsLomax Interiors

Eclectic 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 eclectic 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.
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
Comfortable recliner chairs are upholstered in a linen-like fabric and treated for stain resistance. No matter what the season, this year round sunroom is heated for comfort with lots of natural sunlight, and provides a casual space for reading and relaxation. Photo: Caydence Photography
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