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Tillbyggnad och inredning av villa i Nationalromantisk stil
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Photo taken by Ragnar Omarsson for Drömhem & Trädgård
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Reportage Véranda Magazine
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Colorful Casa - Main Floor Redesign
Colorful Casa - Main Floor Redesign
Freshwater Interior Design Co.Freshwater Interior Design Co.
SS2 Residence
SS2 Residence
Savvy Style with ValerieSavvy Style with Valerie
Valerie Riley
Waynoka
Waynoka
The Fresh Room by Tammy ParkerThe Fresh Room by Tammy Parker
This sunroom is just a step away from the dining room, so the arrangement of sofa in the small room is perfect for spilling the conversation into a large area By Tammy Parker
Twisted Tree Drive
Twisted Tree Drive
Katie Postel InteriorsKatie Postel Interiors
Bright, cheerful and airy sunroom.
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
The new sunroom addition provides easy access to the gardens and acts as a year round transition space bring the outdoors in. © Lassiter Photography
1928 Tudor Revival in Memphis
1928 Tudor Revival in Memphis
Fresh Perspective Design & Decor, LLCFresh Perspective Design & Decor, LLC
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Woodfin
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Berkeley Moroccan Sunroom
Berkeley Moroccan Sunroom
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A modern Moroccan Sunroom embraces the traditional patterns and materials of Moroccan living with a modern twist.
Minns Road
Minns Road
Lisa Burdus Interior DesignLisa Burdus Interior Design
Maree Homer
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
view down into Zen Spa room from meditation room above
Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Stunning Sunroom and Grill Porch
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Porch
Porch
LKM DesignLKM Design
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg
South Bank
South Bank
The Main CompanyThe Main Company
Dining area with a skylight
Duncan Residence
Duncan Residence
Matt Tucker Design StudioMatt Tucker Design Studio
The 50th Annual Symphony Designers' Showhouse in Kansas City
The 50th Annual Symphony Designers' Showhouse in Kansas City
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Brookfield Sunroom
Brookfield Sunroom
DeChiaro DesignDeChiaro Design
Comfortable casual Sunroom in Brookfield to be used as a space for dining and relaxing.
Eclectic Kingston Home
Eclectic Kingston Home
AJX Design Co.AJX Design Co.
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Premium Eclectic 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 eclectic 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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