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Expansive and Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
The inspiration for the homes interior design and sunroom addition were happy memories of time spent in a cottage in Maine with family and friends. This space was originally a screened in porch. The homeowner wanted to enclose the space and make it function as an extension of the house and be usable the whole year. Lots of windows, comfortable furniture and antique pieces like the horse bicycle turned side table make the space feel unique, comfortable and inviting in any season.
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Se mettre au vert - Camon
Se mettre au vert - Camon
L'Effet DécoL'Effet Déco
Verrière aménager en coin détente / lecture...style jungle intérieur / extérieur
Regatta Bay Lakefront Home
Regatta Bay Lakefront Home
Destin Custom Home BuildersDestin Custom Home Builders
Wellesley Kitchen and Addition
Wellesley Kitchen and Addition
Pittsburgh Remodeling CompanyPittsburgh Remodeling Company
Rob Schwerdt
Viking View Residence
Viking View Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Photography by: AudreyHall.com
Lincoln Park Lobby
Lincoln Park Lobby
Darcy Bonner & AssociatesDarcy Bonner & Associates
Small Home Addition
Small Home Addition
Reliable Home ImprovementReliable Home Improvement
New York Arts & Crafts condo
New York Arts & Crafts condo
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
Reading nook with southern exposure.
Del Webb Nocatee
Del Webb Nocatee
Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, FloridaNocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida
Offered in the Palmary Floor Plan in Del Webb Nocatee, this sunroom offers ample amounts of natural light, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs
Dolphin Shores Cottage
Dolphin Shores Cottage
OnPoint Design Group | NonStop StagingOnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging
NonStop Staging, Florida Room, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The nine-pane window design together with the three-pane clerestory panels above creates height with this impressive structure. Ventilation is provided through top hung opening windows and electrically operated roof vents. This open plan space is perfect for family living and double doors open fully onto the garden terrace which can be used for entertaining. Vale Paint Colour - Alabaster Size- 8.1M X 5.7M
Screened in Porch with Masonry Fireplace
Screened in Porch with Masonry Fireplace
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Spacious screened in porch, Masonry fireplace The screens can be replaced with tempered glass panels to enjoy year round.
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Dickerson Construction, Inc.Dickerson Construction, Inc.
JAZ Architecture
Rookwood - Traditional Estate
Rookwood - Traditional Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.
Maplewood
Maplewood
White Orchid InteriorsWhite Orchid Interiors
Making the most of a modestly sized sunroom with beautifully finished woven & wood chairs in a conversational setting. Light spills in from all sides and makes a for a perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the setting sun and the ocean breezes coming in off of the Atlantic.
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
family room
Modern Conservatory
Modern Conservatory

Expansive and Small 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 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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