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Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Luxury Staging in Upper East Side Townhouse
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Anne Matheis
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Dogwood Ct
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East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017
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Carpet One Design Gallery
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LITTLE CAMP
MarvinMarvin
Little Camp is a direct response to its particular context. Its site is next to an old, slightly ramshackle "camp" that the homeowners had rented and loved for years. When they had a chance to build for themselves on the adjacent site, they wanted to capture some of the spirit of the old camp. So, the new house has exposed rafter tails, an entirely wood interior, and tree trunk porch posts. Little Camp, unlike the old camp next door, can be occupied year 'round; though it is geared to informal summer living, with provisions for fishing and boating equipment, an outdoor shower, and an expansive living porch with many points of access from the house. The plan of Little Camp is largely one room deep to encourage cross ventilation and to take advantage of water views to the north while also admitting sunlight from the south. To keep the building profile low, the second floor bedrooms are contained within the roof, which is a gambrel on the entry side but sweeps down in an uninterrupted single pitch on the water side. The long, low main house is complemented by a compact guest house and a separate garage/workshop with compatible but simplified details.
Refreshing Twist on Small Spaces
Refreshing Twist on Small Spaces
Mary Jo GallagherMary Jo Gallagher
Greystone Interiors LLC
Willow Street Sunroom
Willow Street Sunroom
J. Anderson ContractingJ. Anderson Contracting
boite en verre
boite en verre
Clément Bacle Architecte DPLGClément Bacle Architecte DPLG
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Home Tour
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Liane Jackson
Personal Home Sitting Room
Personal Home Sitting Room
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A great place to sit at the end of the day with a glass of wine and a magazine, this spot is one of my favorites in my own home. Filled with some of my favorite kinds of things, like fabulous old art that inspires me, updated vintage chairs, found furniture and of course, color, color, color!
Colorful Sunroom
Colorful Sunroom
Lacey Michalek InteriorsLacey Michalek Interiors
Midpark Manor//Living-Dining-Sumroom Interior Design
Midpark Manor//Living-Dining-Sumroom Interior Design
Cure Design GroupCure Design Group
This Sunroom space went through a bit of a renovation! Adding color and textured layers and a few custom furniture pieces makes it an extension of the home.
Family Beach Home Remodel
Family Beach Home Remodel
Jennifer Ballard InteriorsJennifer Ballard Interiors
New flooring for the sunroom which matches the fireplace located in the kitchen area. A fun bench was added in the sunroom, which is adjacent to the jacuzzi. Fresh towels await in a basket nearby. - Jennifer Ballard
Sandpiper, Mandeville
Sandpiper, Mandeville
M2 StudioM2 Studio
San Francisco Presidio Row House
San Francisco Presidio Row House
Lucille Buell Interior DesignLucille Buell Interior Design
Serena & Lily french bistro chairs, Serena & Lily round area rug, Caned back chairs from Wisteria, Serena & Lily tufted ottoman, Sputnik light from Etsy Photo by: Justin Buell
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg
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mount pleasant
Aubrey Reisinger Interior DesignAubrey Reisinger Interior Design
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Sunroom
Sunroom
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Photography by Michael J. Lee

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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