skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Living
  2. Conservatory
  3. Rustic

Rustic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
141 - 160 of 1,946 photos
Item 1 of 2
The Muldrew Model
The Muldrew Model
Linwood Custom HomesLinwood Custom Homes
Linwood Homes
Rustic Sunroom
Rustic Sunroom
Bring the outdoors in
Bring the outdoors in
Alexandra Lauren Interior DesignAlexandra Lauren Interior Design
You can feel cozy and warm in this space while being surrounded by nature. Photos by Kay Bjork
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Bug Acres of Woodstock
Bug Acres of Woodstock
The Brooklyn StudioThe Brooklyn Studio
Photos © Rachael L. Stollar
Gull Lake Home
Gull Lake Home
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
New Addition - Four Season Space
New Addition - Four Season Space
PionArch Design and ConstructionPionArch Design and Construction
The lighted pavilion is a great space in which to hang out: Bug free!
The lighted pavilion is a great space in which to hang out: Bug free!
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Melissa Clark Photography
Aerial View of Guest House + Screened-in Porch with Upper Deck
Aerial View of Guest House + Screened-in Porch with Upper Deck
UserUser
Northern Light Cottage
Northern Light Cottage
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Addition With Rustic Stone Wall
Addition With Rustic Stone Wall
Amiano & Son Construction, LLCAmiano & Son Construction, LLC
Brian Bortnick
Sunroom finished with circular-sawn timbers
Sunroom finished with circular-sawn timbers
TIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMESTIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMES
Autumn Tints Facelift
Autumn Tints Facelift
Asheville Design CompanyAsheville Design Company
Nebraska Timber Frame Home- Elkhorn River Residence
Nebraska Timber Frame Home- Elkhorn River Residence
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
Gather in the three-season sunroom for a meal after a long day outside and then gather around the outdoor firepit for s'mores. Manufactured by: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes.
Chapel Hill Modern Rustic Home Refresh
Chapel Hill Modern Rustic Home Refresh
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Over the River and Through the Woods
Over the River and Through the Woods
Krista Cox StudioKrista Cox Studio
ranchwood™ Reclaimed Barn Wood Alternative
ranchwood™ Reclaimed Barn Wood Alternative
Montana Timber ProductsMontana Timber Products
3-Season Room Nestled in Kettle Moraine Paradise
3-Season Room Nestled in Kettle Moraine Paradise
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
As you drive up the winding driveway to this house, tucked in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, it feels like you’re approaching a ranger station. The views are stunning and you’re completely surrounded by wilderness. The homeowners spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying their property and wanted to extend their living space outside. We constructed a new composite material deck across the front of the house and along the side, overlooking a deep valley. We used TimberTech products on the deck for its durability and low maintenance. The color choice was Antique Palm, which compliments the log siding on the house. WeatherMaster vinyl windows create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The windows effortlessly stack up, stack down or bunch in the middle to enjoy up to 75% ventilation. The materials used on this project embrace modern technologies while providing a gorgeous design and curb appeal.
Past Projects
Past Projects
A&S Home Improvements LLCA&S Home Improvements LLC
Riverview 1,232 SQF
Riverview 1,232 SQF
Conestoga Log CabinsConestoga Log Cabins
Custom sun porch pictured

Rustic 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 rustic 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.
Sunroom & Deck in Miami Township, OH.
Sunroom & Deck in Miami Township, OH.
Archadeck of West Central and Southwest OhioArchadeck of West Central and Southwest Ohio
This project is an example of our staged building program, with phase one marking the completion of the sunroom and deck. Phase two is to include a hot tub deck that leads into a paver patio with a custom fire pit (this will be completed at the homeowner’s discretion). Thus far, the completed space includes a rustic open gable sunroom built with select rough hewn cedar and a custom adjoining deck.
8
456789101112Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.