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Luxury Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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New York Arts & Crafts condo
New York Arts & Crafts condo
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
Reading nook with southern exposure.
Cottage Coversion
Cottage Coversion
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Contemporary garden room with bifold doors and lantern roof
White Kitchen & Master Bath | 1920's Bolsover Home Remodel | Houston, TX | 2015
White Kitchen & Master Bath | 1920's Bolsover Home Remodel | Houston, TX | 2015
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Kenny Fenton
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
View of the glass and beams in this space.
Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The conservatory space was transformed into a bright space full of light and plants. It also doubles up as a small office space with plenty of storage and a very comfortable Victorian refurbished chaise longue to relax in.
Copper Conservatory
Copper Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
Copper Conservatory custom designed & built by Tanglewood Conservatories. Located on Shelter Island, a private island on Flathead Lake Montana. Island is currently for sale, click for more info: http://bit.ly/1xDQ2T8
Sunroom Game Table Area
Sunroom Game Table Area
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Long sunroom turned functional family gathering space with new wall of built ins, detailed millwork, ample comfortable seating, and game table/work from home area in Dover, MA.
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Fanciful sunroom octagon. photo Kevin Sprague
Southeast Portland Custom Woodwork Throughout Artistic Home
Southeast Portland Custom Woodwork Throughout Artistic Home
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Custom woodwork in remodeled sunroom. Clear cedar wall paneling with IPE hardwood flooring. SE Portland Reed College neighborhood
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
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Palm Forest Hill House
Palm Forest Hill House
Fuse FlooringFuse Flooring
The oversized skylight and large windows help bring the outside in. The TV has tough competition for attention in this room.
Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The conservatory space was transformed into a bright space full of light and plants. It also doubles up as a small office space with plenty of storage and a very comfortable Victorian refurbished chaise longue to relax in.
Reno Luxury Design
Reno Luxury Design
Steph Nash Decor + Interior DesignSteph Nash Decor + Interior Design
Built-in sitting area just next to the kitchen to capture the gorgeous views.
Southeast Portland Custom Woodwork Throughout Artistic Home
Southeast Portland Custom Woodwork Throughout Artistic Home
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Sunroom with custom woodwork in clear cedar with IPE hardwood flooring - SE Portland Reed College neighborhood
1400 Lands End Road | Manalapan, FL
1400 Lands End Road | Manalapan, FL
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Sunroom
Traditional sun room.
Traditional sun room.
Yours by DesignYours by Design
Who said a sunroom has to be filled with wicker? This addition has stack back doors that open to expose the patio allowing family members to feel the breezes while they watch the sunset.
Copper Conservatory
Copper Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
Copper Conservatory custom designed & built by Tanglewood Conservatories. Located on Shelter Island, a private island on Flathead Lake Montana. Island is currently for sale, for more info: http://bit.ly/1xDQ2T8
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Views of the ceiling, beams, and glass
In Our Shop
In Our Shop
White Bird WoodsWhite Bird Woods
This fanciful door would be right at home in a certain novel by Tolkien.

Luxury 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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