Rustic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

Okauchee Lake

Groskopf Construction, Inc

Photography by Rathbun Photography LLC

RUSTICASA | Casa unifamiliar | Óbidos

RUSTICASA

Denver Model - Classic Series

Timber Block Homes

The Denver is very practical, and designed for those who favor the open room concept. At over 2700 square feet, it has substantial living space. The living room and kitchen areas are perfect for gathering, and the generous screened in room completes the picture perfect main floor. The loft is open to below and includes a beautiful large master bedroom. With a cathedral ceiling and abundance of windows, this design lets in tons of light, enhancing the most spectacular views. www.timberblock.com

Botanical tree and birds

CP Decorative Arts Co.

Catherine Panofsky

Lakota Duplex - Winter Park, CO

Millworks Construction Services, LLC

Shabomeka Lake Hide-out

Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.

Private Residence, Markham, Canada

Immaterial Expressions - Architectural Photography

Photographer: Joginder Singh, Immaterial Expressions

Island on the Lake

Solutions A/V

Waterfront Panabode Log Home

Ty Evans, Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Vista Estate Imaging NWMLS #646709

Sunroom Addition in Madeira

Neal's Design Remodel

Rustic Gazebo

Attainable Solutions Inc.

Strawbale in an Organic Form

Ovens & King Builders

Rooms are flooded with natural light, and with the beautiful big windows around this home the spectacular outside views can be seen from all angles. Rob Lacey Photography

Grand Haven Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Hyalite View Residence

Constructive Solutions, Inc.

Circle sawn and slab siding interior Photo by Mike Wiseman

Strand Natural Bamboo Click Lock Flooring

Ambient Bamboo Floors

Treehouse Garden Room

Luna Design Group

Sunroom Leads to Wraparound Porch

TIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMES

Rustic Elegance

4 Forty Four

Contractor: 4 Forty Four Inc. Photos by: Collin Waldron http://www.4fortyfour.com

Guest House / Art Studio Loft Space

Sand Creek Post & Beam

Sand Creek Post & Beam Traditional Wood Barns and Barn Homes Learn more & request a free catalog: www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com

Sunroom & Deck in Miami Township, OH.

Archadeck 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.

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.

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