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Medium Sized Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Sunroom added on existing Porch
Sunroom added on existing Porch
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC
Sunrooms are custom designed to customer's home style. Whether it’s a new addition to entertain, or simply a cozy place to relax, a new Sunspace Sunroom will add beauty, functionality and value to your home.
Modern Craftsman Style Home in Naperville
Modern Craftsman Style Home in Naperville
Hellyer Custom BuildersHellyer Custom Builders
Sun Rooms
Sun Rooms
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Sunroom Exterior
Sunroom Exterior
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
The existing two-story sunroom needed to be almost entirely rebuilt. Old single-pane windows were replaced with insulated windows. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro
A Room with a View
A Room with a View
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
Gorgeous sunroom addition with painted brick piers, large full view windows with transoms, chandelier, wall sconces, eclectic seating and potted plants creates the perfect setting to rest, relax and enjoy the view. The bright, open, airy sunroom space with traditional details and classic style blends seamlessly with the charm and character of the existing home. Designed and photographed by Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design
Saunas
Saunas
Baltic LeisureBaltic Leisure
Baltic Leisure has a complete line and sizes to fit your budget and your space.
4 Seasons Room Addition
4 Seasons Room Addition
Doski Building & RemodelingDoski Building & Remodeling
Carpet One Gallery
Carpet One Gallery
McDonald Carpet One Floor & HomeMcDonald Carpet One Floor & Home
Green Hills Sunroom
Green Hills Sunroom
Ashley Meier Design, LLCAshley Meier Design, LLC
Photo Credit: ©Alyssa Rosenheck
2015 Massey Home
2015 Massey Home
Homesmith Construction, Inc.Homesmith Construction, Inc.
Cape Neddick Home
Cape Neddick Home
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
Randolph Ashey
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
The warmth of this fireplace makes this sunroom a four season space. Photos by: Snapshots of Grace
Additions and Alterations
Additions and Alterations
Stephen C. Gidley, Inc.Stephen C. Gidley, Inc.
James Gallacher - photographer
Screen Rooms
Screen Rooms
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
Christmas In A Conservatory
Christmas In A Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Bright Four Season Sunroom
Bright Four Season Sunroom
BB&R Design-BuildBB&R Design-Build
Bright Four Season Sunroom
Sunny Conservatory
Sunny Conservatory
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
The white and black check floor -- which gives the space added panache -- is 12” x 12” ceramic tile layed over an insulated wood floor system, making it especially cozy during fall and winter and cooler spring days.
Belgrave Mansion
Belgrave Mansion
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
CBB Design FirmCBB Design Firm
Fabulous sunroom in the beginning phases of installation.

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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