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Medium Sized Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Sunroom Furniture
Sunroom Furniture
The WickeryThe Wickery
Screened Porch in Bethesda, MD
Screened Porch in Bethesda, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Venturaphoto
4-Season Room Remodel
4-Season Room Remodel
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits - Patick O' Malley
Albemarle Estate Restoration
Albemarle Estate Restoration
Sutphin Architecture, PLLCSutphin Architecture, PLLC
Andrea Hubbell
Georgian Restoration
Georgian Restoration
EJ Interior Design, Inc.EJ Interior Design, Inc.
This 1920's Georgian-style home in Hillsborough was stripped down to the frame and remodeled. It features beautiful cabinetry and millwork throughout. A marriage of antiques, art and custom furniture pieces were selected to create a harmonious home. Bi-fold Nana doors allow for an open space floor plan. Coffered ceilings to match the traditional style of the main house. Galbraith & Paul, hand blocked print fabrics. Limestone flooring.
Cross Pond Farm
Cross Pond Farm
WESKetch Architecture, Inc.WESKetch Architecture, Inc.
Cozy Natural Sunroom
Cozy Natural Sunroom
UserUser
Photography by Tim Souza
Elegant Georgian orangery with separate side entrance adjoining the home.
Elegant Georgian orangery with separate side entrance adjoining the home.
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
his Orangery was designed with a dual purpose. The main area is a family room for relaxing and dining, whilst to the side is a separate entrance providing direct access to the home. Each area is separated by an internal screen with doors, providing flexibility of use. It was also designed with features that mirror those on the main house. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior Lighthouse, Interior Lighthouse Size- 8.7M X 4.8M
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Four Seasons Room
Four Seasons Room
Christy BredahlChristy Bredahl
Christy Bredahl
Santa Cruz Mountain Retreat
Santa Cruz Mountain Retreat
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Porch - Traditional - 4
Porch - Traditional - 4
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Spacious luxury orangery
Spacious luxury orangery
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
A formal dining room has been designed in this orangery. Pushing out onto the garden is gives the feeling of bringing the outside in. Created a bright large open space.
Historic Myers Park Sun Room & Patio, Charlotte NC
Historic Myers Park Sun Room & Patio, Charlotte NC
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Remodeled screen porch to create a sunroom. This bold, collected and colorful sunroom was designed with the intention of capturing as much lighting as we could, the windows replaced the screens that were originally in place. The columns were antique columns that created a unique transition from the kitchen & dining room to the sunroom. The teak bench is from Indonesia, the berber rug is Moroccan, the tiki ottoman and french bistro table alongside the antique, wooden, pig trough coffee table with wood straps were the perfect eclectic mix to give the feel of an exotic space within the home. Our tie in touch was the ceiling color which reflected the outdoor swimming pool through it's cool blue color, a final touch that brought the indoor-outdoor concept to life.
New Jersey Georgian
New Jersey Georgian
McGrath IIMcGrath II
Garden Breakfast Room in Georgian Home. Photo Credit: Lucas Allen
Porches
Porches
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
Modern Adu in Del Rey, Alexandria, Virginia
Modern Adu in Del Rey, Alexandria, Virginia
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
High Point 3-Season Room
High Point 3-Season Room
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This 3-season room in High Point North Carolina features floor-to-ceiling screened openings with convertible vinyl windows. The room was custom-built atop a concrete patio floor with a roof extension that seamlessly blends with the existing roofline. The backyard also features an open-air patio, perfect for grilling and additional seating.
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel

Medium Sized Traditional 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 traditional 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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