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Large and Expansive Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Wells Hill Homestead
Wells Hill Homestead
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + George Ross, Photographer
Sophisticated Simplicity
Sophisticated Simplicity
AMEK Custom BuildersAMEK Custom Builders
Three-season porch connected to deck area on contemporary home with open floor plan. Photo by Jim Kruger, LandMark 2018
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Braeswood Place Outdoor Covered Patio, Sunroom and Balcony
Remodelers of HoustonRemodelers of Houston
Detached covered patio made of custom milled cypress which is durable and weather-resistant. Amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, masonry wood burning fireplace and porch swing.
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
A luxury conservatory extension with bar and hot tub - perfect for entertaining on even the cloudiest days. Hand-made, bespoke design from our top consultants. Beautifully finished in engineered hardwood with two-tone microporous stain. Photo Colin Bell
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Whitefish Lake Home
Whitefish Lake Home
Bolkema ConstructionBolkema Construction
Michael Buck
Yale Home
Yale Home
doran taylordoran taylor
Polpis Getaway
Polpis Getaway
Audrey Sterk DesignAudrey Sterk Design
Liz Nemeth Photography
Hilltop Residence
Hilltop Residence
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Historic Kroger Residential Restoration
Alto DesignAlto Design
David Steinbrunner, photographer.
Sunrise Solarium
Sunrise Solarium
CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.
This modern solarium is the addition to an existing single family home in Sunrise, Florida. The solarium consists of skylights, travertine floors, exposed tongue and groove ceilings, and a series of sliding glass doors to maximize the relationship between interior and exterior. Rendering by Christopher and Stephanie Casariego
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
4 Season Sun room Addition / Merrimack, NH
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
The Sepele mahogany conservatory was part of a new construction home. Conservatory Craftsmen was on site for two weeks to build the exterior of the conservatory, then took an extra week at the end to do the interior finishes by hand. Photos by Robert Socha
Sun Room with Built In Window Seat, Raised Hearth Stone Fireplace
Sun Room with Built In Window Seat, Raised Hearth Stone Fireplace
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Sun Room with Built In Window Seat, Raised Hearth Stone Fireplace, and Bead Board and Distressed Beam Ceiling.
Conservatories
Conservatories
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Victorian style, all glass roof, brick knee wall, exterior door, white aluminum frame
Tarrytown Pavilion
Tarrytown Pavilion
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Concord Country House
Concord Country House
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Cozy sunroom with natural wood ceiling and stone fireplace surround.
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs

Large and Expansive 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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