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Medium Sized Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Extension et terrasses à Dax
Extension et terrasses à Dax
Sauger ArchitectesSauger Architectes
Contemporain Véranda Et Verrière
Contemporain Véranda Et Verrière
Shoreline Contemporary
Shoreline Contemporary
DK HomesDK Homes
Nestled into the woods near Lake Michigan, this home boasts its contemporary exterior outward while pulling the surrounding nature inward.
East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
Helen Grubel Interior DesignHelen Grubel Interior Design
Screened Porch in total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Origami House
Origami House
Martin Horn, Inc.Martin Horn, Inc.
Blue Hills- Sunroom
Blue Hills- Sunroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Living Room update
Living Room update
Honey Interior DesignHoney Interior Design
Design: Honey Interior Design. Photography: Tony Timmington
Jamestown NC 3-Season Room with Attached Deck
Jamestown NC 3-Season Room with Attached Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Jamestown NC 3-season sunroom with floor-to-ceiling adjustable vinyl windows with fixed trapezoidal transom window and custom railings.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Earth Sky BuildersEarth Sky Builders
Paul SIbley, Sparrow Photography
1960's Mid-Century Ranch Remodel, Nashville, TN
1960's Mid-Century Ranch Remodel, Nashville, TN
UserUser
Vintage Rosewood Sofa and Chrome Chairs, Custom Ottomans create living room vignette in 1960's classic mid-century ranch remodel located in Nashville, TN.
Chatham Addition
Chatham Addition
Kasper Custom Home RemodelingKasper Custom Home Remodeling
This Sunroom addition features large windows allowing the owners to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of their home. A great spot for reading and relaxation! The herringbone ceiling and bubble chandelier create interest and sophistication.
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure constructed by Baine Contracting and photographed by Osprey Perspectives.
Historic Sunroom
Historic Sunroom
Agape ConstructionAgape Construction
Attractive sunroom just off of kitchen. Open to stunning outside views. Screened-in to protect from natural elements.
Hershberger Project
Hershberger Project
Signature Dream HomesSignature Dream Homes
Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
East Hanover, NJ. Sunroom addition off of existing kitchen and adjacent family room. Photo shows large seating area in new sunroom addition, cathedral beadboard ceiling and exposed wood truss. A Lodato Construction, Woodland Park, NJ. Photo by Greg Martz.
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Balance Home
Balance Home
Blu HomesBlu Homes
Gleicher's Eco-Friendly Townhouse
Gleicher's Eco-Friendly Townhouse
Gleicher Design - Architecture & InteriorsGleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors
Three Season Sunroom
Three Season Sunroom
Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.Old Dominion Innovations, Inc.
Removed old worn out deck and replaced it with a three season room, composite deck with aluminum railing and paver patio.
White Rock Condo
White Rock Condo
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Our clients wanted an outdoor sanctuary in this very unique solarium space. The sliding glass windows, surrounding the space, turn this into a 12 months a year bonus room.

Medium Sized Contemporary 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 contemporary 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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