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Gardener's Cottage, Plan - A
Gardener's Cottage, Plan - A
Architect, Kathy A Prochnow, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQArchitect, Kathy A Prochnow, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ
Plan - A - This farmhouse styled cottage is 216 square feet in size. As designed, this cottage includes a library which is perfect as a quiet / private place for just a few guests or for yourself.
Truro Residence
Truro Residence
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
Michael Partenio
Auburn + Dayton
Auburn + Dayton
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design/Build Project, South Salem, NY
Design/Build Project, South Salem, NY
True Identity ConceptsTrue Identity Concepts
Whole Home design that encompasses a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic. Photos and design by True Identity Concepts.
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Norton
Norton
Ellie Fant DesignEllie Fant Design
Conservatory/sunroom
Conservatory/sunroom
Cobblestone Group Inc.Cobblestone Group Inc.
Boulder Sunroom/Deck Additions
Boulder Sunroom/Deck Additions
JKA Design LLCJKA Design LLC
The very comfortable Den addition leaves the west elevation of the original house to push into the heavily landscaped rear yard and affords views of the gardens to the south.
Rountree House Transitional Remodel
Rountree House Transitional Remodel
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photos by Randy Colwell
Nob Hill Retreat
Nob Hill Retreat
King Visual Design Inc.King Visual Design Inc.
This sunroom is one of the favored spaces in this Nob Hill retreat for good reason. Views of the Grace Cathedral on California Street in San Franciso can be enjoyed as well as views of San Francisco Bay. A grey fabric upholstered sofa sits atop a custom made area rug which imitates the hand painted ceiling.
Monogram Custom Homes 6th Street Lake Oswego, OR
Monogram Custom Homes 6th Street Lake Oswego, OR
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
Franklin Sunroom
Franklin Sunroom
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
second story sunroom addition R Garrision Photograghy
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Pravato Designs, LLC.Pravato Designs, LLC.
Amanda Kirkpatrick
Création d'une véranda
Création d'une véranda
Agathe BidaultAgathe Bidault
Création d'une véranda en bois et verre avec une terrasse en pavé de ciment. Ouverture de la façade pour créer une porte vitrée. Le maître mot transparence et ouverture sur l'extérieur.
Ancram Residence
Ancram Residence
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
This enclosed sunroom doubles as a study/media room. For the built-in sofa space, custom down-filled cushions are covered with a mix of linen, chenille, and luxurious jacquard upholstery, to create layers of rich texture. A modern interpretation of what's usually considered a formal fabric.
Cape Cod Cottage Chic
Cape Cod Cottage Chic
Katherine Jackson Architectural PhotographyKatherine Jackson Architectural Photography
This is the perfect light, airy coastal sunroom for any cape cod home. Cozy, comfortable, yet chic and sophisticated.
3rd Street Excelsior Parade
3rd Street Excelsior Parade
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Cozy Reading Room Troy Theis Photography
Transitional Home Renovation in Glencoe
Transitional Home Renovation in Glencoe
Idlewood Electric SupplyIdlewood Electric Supply
Photo Credit: Red Fin. Renovation of 4,900 square foot home on the North Shore of Chicago.
Monochromatic Clean Design
Monochromatic Clean Design
Ashley Burnette Designs, LLCAshley Burnette Designs, LLC
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg

Premium Small 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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