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Affordable Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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-- to let the sunshine in!
-- to let the sunshine in!
James C Schell LLCJames C Schell LLC
Nothing about the old sunroom was sunny and fresh. But the new door, windows, slate tile floor and spruce ceiling with some recessed lighting did the trick. All that and some fresh white paint turned this room into a room that's ready to greet the day.
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
Sun Room Renovation, Hamden CT
Sun Room Renovation, Hamden CT
Cacique ConstructionCacique Construction
The Jessup Street House
The Jessup Street House
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Kagoma
Kagoma
Franklin General ContractingFranklin General Contracting
Sunroom addition
Customer Photos
Customer Photos
Crescent House Furniture & AccessoriesCrescent House Furniture & Accessories
Here's another round Chelsea table (this one boasts an antique oak finish) flanked by these comfy Kevin side chairs, which give the room a tasteful look with their nailhead accents. These Cedar Park customers also picked out the Everly sofa and the Lina rug -- both "Red Tag" items -- at Crescent House. Customer photo
Parade Home 2015
Parade Home 2015
Ventura HomesVentura Homes
This indoor/outdoor space can be opened up or closed off to the weather. The space features optional heating and air conditioning. The vaulted ceiling allows tall stone walls mixed in with some brick.
Agrandissement bois coté jardin. Extensions d'une Maison à Antony
Agrandissement bois coté jardin. Extensions d'une Maison à Antony
UNICUBEUNICUBE
Création d'extensions sur une maison des années 50. Création d'une verrière pour étendre le Salon, et création d'une suite parentale dans une extension à ossature bois dans le jardin.
Sunroom with a Metropark view
Sunroom with a Metropark view
Elevate Design Studio, LtdElevate Design Studio, Ltd
Window Washing
Window Washing
Charles DouglasCharles Douglas
Charles Douglas
An artists escape
An artists escape
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
This sunroom was the perfect fit for this artist looking for a quiet place to find inspiration. His remarkable work now has a beautiful place to be on display. The Marvin patio doors do a great job of climate control while allowing plenty of natural light in.
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
Aménagement et décoration d'une véranda
Aménagement et décoration d'une véranda
"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur
Aménagement et décoration d'une véranda, entre intérieur et extérieur
Véranda en facade, Extensions d'une Maison à Antony
Véranda en facade, Extensions d'une Maison à Antony
UNICUBEUNICUBE
Création d'extensions sur une maison des années 50. Création d'une verrière pour étendre le Salon, et création d'une suite parentale dans une extension à ossature bois dans le jardin.
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
Cozy textures from faux fur to rattan creates a relaxing mood in this sun-filled space ... Photo: Caydence Photography
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
Eclectic Sunroom
Eclectic Sunroom

Affordable 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.
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