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Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Hampton Conservatories LtdHampton Conservatories Ltd
Pergola With Folding Door Systems In Reston, VA
Pergola With Folding Door Systems In Reston, VA
Dream Outdoor SolutionsDream Outdoor Solutions
Winston Salem 3-Season Room with Slope Roof
Winston Salem 3-Season Room with Slope Roof
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Winston Salem NC 3-season room with adjustable windows, single-pane glass storm doors, and trapezoidal transom windows for additional light entry.
Nautical Family Compound
Nautical Family Compound
Erica Murdock - BAC Design GroupErica Murdock - BAC Design Group
Farmhouse Reborn
Farmhouse Reborn
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
Tudar Renovation
Tudar Renovation
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer
Outdoor Enclosures
Outdoor Enclosures
Gutters and More Construction LAFGutters and More Construction LAF
Cathedral Style Sunrooms
Cathedral Style Sunrooms
LivingSpace SunroomsLivingSpace Sunrooms
Cathedral room custom built with glass knee walls and sliding door.
Butterfly Black Rock Sessel
Butterfly Black Rock Sessel
Ambient Lounge DeutschlandAmbient Lounge Deutschland
Der schöne schwarze BUTTERFLY Outdoor-Sessel eignet sich offensichtlich auch für drinnen. Er macht sich hervorragend im Lichtdurchflutenden Raum dieser Location. In Kombination mit dem Holz und dem kontrastreichen Weißen Gegenüber entsteht eine ganz eigene Dynamik.
Sunrooms, Pergolas, Patio Enclosures - Outdoor Living
Sunrooms, Pergolas, Patio Enclosures - Outdoor Living
UserUser
Residential Renovations
Custom Cathedral Sunroom - Sykesville, MD
Custom Cathedral Sunroom - Sykesville, MD
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Contemporary Orangery in Henley
Contemporary Orangery in Henley
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Westbury Garden Rooms have created a comfortable sitting space ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing whilst being able to enjoy the view of the garden.
VERANDA
VERANDA
COCHETON-HABITATCOCHETON-HABITAT
COCHETON-HABITAT/CONCEPT ALU
Freestanding Orangery in Pretty Garden
Freestanding Orangery in Pretty Garden
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
Melanie Salisbury
Elevated 3-Season Room in Worthington Hills
Elevated 3-Season Room in Worthington Hills
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
This Old House 2017 Idea House
This Old House 2017 Idea House
Sweenor Builders IncorporatedSweenor Builders Incorporated
Orangeries
Orangeries
Parish ConservatoriesParish Conservatories
Rénovation complète d'une maison de maître
Rénovation complète d'une maison de maître
Travo PlusTravo Plus
Maison de maître ancienne en brique entièrement rénovée. Création d'une extension côté jardin pour aménager le séjour et la cuisine ouverte. Création de 2 chambres dans les combles. Réfection des sols anciens(parquet, entrée etc...)
Sommergarten perfekt integriert
Sommergarten perfekt integriert
JM Wintergarten GmbHJM Wintergarten GmbH
Sun Room Addition- Jackson Township
Sun Room Addition- Jackson Township
K.B.West Design, LLCK.B.West Design, LLC

Green 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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