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Small Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative 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.
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Se mettre au vert - Camon
Se mettre au vert - Camon
L'Effet DécoL'Effet Déco
Verrière aménager en coin détente / lecture...style jungle intérieur / extérieur
Wellesley Kitchen and Addition
Wellesley Kitchen and Addition
Pittsburgh Remodeling CompanyPittsburgh Remodeling Company
Rob Schwerdt
Viking View Residence
Viking View Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Photography by: AudreyHall.com
New York Arts & Crafts condo
New York Arts & Crafts condo
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
Reading nook with southern exposure.
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Auburn + Dayton Sunroom
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Del Webb Nocatee
Del Webb Nocatee
Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, FloridaNocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida
Offered in the Palmary Floor Plan in Del Webb Nocatee, this sunroom offers ample amounts of natural light, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Valley Contemporary Custom Home
Dickerson Construction, Inc.Dickerson Construction, Inc.
JAZ Architecture
Maplewood
Maplewood
White Orchid InteriorsWhite Orchid Interiors
Making the most of a modestly sized sunroom with beautifully finished woven & wood chairs in a conversational setting. Light spills in from all sides and makes a for a perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the setting sun and the ocean breezes coming in off of the Atlantic.
Modern Conservatory
Modern Conservatory
Carmel Romantic
Carmel Romantic
Michelle Pheasant Design, Inc.Michelle Pheasant Design, Inc.
David Duncan Livingston
Falls Church Projects
Falls Church Projects
Design Ways & MeansDesign Ways & Means
Sunroom Addition Interior
Upper Arlington, Ohio 2
Upper Arlington, Ohio 2
Behal Sampson DietzBehal Sampson Dietz
The All Season Room
The All Season Room
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
The original room was just a screen room with a low flat ceiling constructed over decking. There was a door off to the side with a cumbersome staircase, another door leading to the rear yard and a slider leading into the house. Since the room was all screens it could not really be utilized all four seasons. Another issue, bugs would come in through the decking, the screens and the space under the two screen doors. To create a space that can be utilized all year round we rebuilt the walls, raised the ceiling, added insulation, installed a combination of picture and casement windows and a 12' slider along the deck wall. For the underneath we installed insulation and a new wood look vinyl floor. The space can now be comfortably utilized most of the year.
Private Residence Remodel
Private Residence Remodel
TONO Architects, LLCTONO Architects, LLC
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Cedar West
Cedar West
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Gibsonville NC 3-Season Room
Gibsonville NC 3-Season Room
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Gibsonville multi-season sunroom with full-height adjustable windows and fixed gable transom windows.
3 Season Sun Room
3 Season Sun Room
Pinnacle HomesPinnacle Homes
3 Season Sun Room with sliding glass panels/ Screens. Laminate flooring

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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