Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

Urban Nook

A Curated Room

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Pravato Designs, LLC.

Amanda Kirkpatrick

Portfolio 4

kelly mcguill home

Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan

North Andover sunroom

Linda Holt Creative

Linda Holt Photo

Wellesley Kitchen and Addition

Pittsburgh Remodeling Company

Rob Schwerdt

Design/Build Project, South Salem, NY

True Identity Concepts

Whole Home design that encompasses a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic. Photos and design by True Identity Concepts.

Lexington Renovation/Addition

Lynn Hopkins Architects

The new Forest Room opens up the wall between the outside and the existing rooms, welcoming prime real estate into the rest of the house.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography

Kahrs Hardwood Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color: Scandinavian-Naturals-Ash-Kalmar

Woodland Cottage

Lauren Abrams Design

Chevy Chase Renovation, Sunroom and Patio Addition

Howard Katz Architects LLC

All season sunroom with glazed openings on four sides of the room flooding the interior with natural light. Sliding doors provide access onto large stone patio leading out into the rear garden. Space is well insulated and heated with a beautiful ceiling fan to move the air.

Stockbridge, MA octagon

Kristine Sprague Architect LEED AP

photo Kevin Sprague

Tennessee House Sunroom

Parson Architecture

Sun room facing the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in East Tennessee.

Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel

Collaborative Interior Design

The inspiration for the homes interior design and sunroom addition were happy memories of time spent in a cottage in Maine with family and friends. This space was originally a screened in porch. The homeowner wanted to enclose the space and make it function as an extension of the house and be usable the whole year. Lots of windows, comfortable furniture and antique pieces like the horse bicycle turned side table make the space feel unique, comfortable and inviting in any season.

Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom

Danielle Rose Design Co.

We wanted to create a comfortable and tranquil retreat in this sunroom, a place where my clients could lounge and escape the world. We used oversized chaises, a soft color story, and interesting textures to accomplish this relaxed aesthetic. We layered warm, sandy creams and soft grays to create a casual, monochromatic palette that lends itself to a more subdued eclectic vibe and a truly relaxed atmosphere. We also made sure to incorporate a whole jungle worth of plants! Plants are the best way to bring life into your home. Not only do plants beautify your space, but they also have some pretty wonderful health benefits! They detoxify your home by improving indoor air quality. They are also known to boost your mood & lift your spirit!

West Roxbury

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Auburn + Dayton Sunroom

Clark + Aldine

The Oakridge Project

J.C. Design Group Inc.

This cozy cottage was in much need of some TLC. The owners were looking to add an additional Master Suite and Ensuite to call their own in terms of a second storey addition. Renovating the entire space allowed for the couple to make this their dream space on a quiet river a reality.

House on Playter Crescent

Jennifer Turner Architect

Photography by 10 Frame Handles

Beautiful Bungalow - Transitionally Designed

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Unidos Marketing Network

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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