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Affordable Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Private Residence Mural Commission - Reading Nook Wall
Private Residence Mural Commission - Reading Nook Wall
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This was a commission in a private residence. The customer wished to add color to a plain room in an interesting way. The colors chosen were a mix of what she was naturally drawn to, while I added complementary colors. The phrase painted was a reminder for her not to take life too seriously.
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Sunroom Remodel
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
A ledger stone feature wall, douglas fir ceiling, Marvin Patio doors, french doors, millwork, and paint help this homeowner enjoy his new creative space. Dan Barker-Fly By Chicago Photography
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Whitney Lyons
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The Artist's Retreat
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Photo Credit: Benjamin Simms
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Atlanta
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Cozy Sunroom Retreat
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
Play on unexpected textures from the patterned wool area rug, over a warm sisal carpet to faux fur. A sun-filled space perfect for yoga and relaxation. Photo: Caydence Photography
Sun room Addition
Sun room Addition
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Carmel Romantic
Michelle Pheasant Design, Inc.Michelle Pheasant Design, Inc.
David Duncan Livingston
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Traditional Colonial Remodel
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A great room to relax in, or watch TV. Again furnishings are mixed with older accessories. Visions in Photography
Remarkable Ranch Redesign
Remarkable Ranch Redesign
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Traditional Eclectic - Sunroom
Traditional Eclectic - Sunroom
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Somerville Aviary Home
Somerville Aviary Home
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Pointe West Galveston
Staged for PerfectionStaged for Perfection
Bright and colorful beach inspired swivel rocking chairs
French Eclectic meets Modern
French Eclectic meets Modern
Mitchell Wall Architecture and DesignMitchell Wall Architecture and Design
Alise O'Brien Photography Our assignment was to take a large traditional home in the French Eclectic style and update and renovate the interiors to reflect a more modern style. Many assume that modern furnishings only work in modern settings. This project proves that assumption to be wrong.
Sea Isle residence
Sea Isle residence
Material GirlMaterial Girl
Black, white and yellow throughout this fun and whimsical Jersey shore beach house. This sunroom features a black and white handkerchief valance.
Private Residence Mural Commission - Reading Nook Wall
Private Residence Mural Commission - Reading Nook Wall
Art by Chelsea HartArt by Chelsea Hart
This was a commission in a private residence. The customer wished to add color to a plain room in an interesting way. The colors chosen were a mix of what she was naturally drawn to, while I added complementary colors. The phrase painted was a reminder for her not to take life too seriously.
Au royaume des minets
Au royaume des minets
Fines cuisinesFines cuisines
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
Cozy Sunroom Retreat
WW Design StudioWW Design Studio
The perfect space for morning coffee, reading, relaxation, and yoga. A sun-filled space to with a textured neutral palette. Photo: Caydence Photography

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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