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

Small Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 149 photos
Item 1 of 3
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Sea Cliff Preppy Contemporary
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Suzanna Scott Photography
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Chelsea Cottage
Chelsea Cottage
Joy Flanagan DesignJoy Flanagan Design
Mark Williams Photographer
Folsom Sunroom Addition
Folsom Sunroom Addition
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
We installed a Four Seasons Curved Sunroom, 20x 40' in there back yard, we also served as contractor to the rest of there home improvement including the foundation, and cement walk way. This project was competed it three weeks.
Transformation d’un atelier en un loft familial, contemporain et lumineux
Transformation d’un atelier en un loft familial, contemporain et lumineux
Gommez-Vaëz ArchitecteGommez-Vaëz Architecte
Frog Castle
Frog Castle
Scott Donald ArchitectureScott Donald Architecture
North Hampton Conservatory
North Hampton Conservatory
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
This project’s owner originally contacted Sunspace because they needed to replace an outdated, leaking sunroom on their North Hampton, New Hampshire property. The aging sunroom was set on a fieldstone foundation that was beginning to show signs of wear in the uppermost layer. The client’s vision involved repurposing the ten foot by ten foot area taken up by the original sunroom structure in order to create the perfect space for a new home office. Sunspace Design stepped in to help make that vision a reality. We began the design process by carefully assessing what the client hoped to achieve. Working together, we soon realized that a glass conservatory would be the perfect replacement. Our custom conservatory design would allow great natural light into the home while providing structure for the desired office space. Because the client’s beautiful home featured a truly unique style, the principal challenge we faced was ensuring that the new conservatory would seamlessly blend with the surrounding architectural elements on the interior and exterior. We utilized large, Marvin casement windows and a hip design for the glass roof. The interior of the home featured an abundance of wood, so the conservatory design featured a wood interior stained to match. The end result of this collaborative process was a beautiful conservatory featured at the front of the client’s home. The new space authentically matches the original construction, the leaky sunroom is no longer a problem, and our client was left with a home office space that’s bright and airy. The large casements provide a great view of the exterior landscape and let in incredible levels of natural light. And because the space was outfitted with energy efficient glass, spray foam insulation, and radiant heating, this conservatory is a true four season glass space that our client will be able to enjoy throughout the year.
Hereford Road, London
Hereford Road, London
AmberthAmberth
David Giles
Malibu - Sunroom
Malibu - Sunroom
LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INCLUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC
In this project we designed a Unique Sunroom addition according to house dimensions & structure. Including: concrete slab floored with travertine tile floors, Omega IV straight Sunroom, Vinyl double door, straight dura-lite tempered glass roof, electrical hook up, ceiling fans, recess lights,.
Private house editorial styling, Sussex
Private house editorial styling, Sussex
Collectie and Jasmine Orchard StylingCollectie and Jasmine Orchard Styling
Photo: David Woolley
Project Photos Greater Seattle
Project Photos Greater Seattle
TCPeterson PhotographyTCPeterson Photography
Travis Peterson
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
The new sunroom addition provides easy access to the gardens and acts as a year round transition space bring the outdoors in. © Lassiter Photography
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
Colonial Orangery
Colonial Orangery
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Adler Court Residence
Adler Court Residence
DreamHome Staging & ReDesignDreamHome Staging & ReDesign
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
This Cape Cod style greenhouse is 12x20 feet. The unique foundation and decorative cresting give it a beautiful look, and it is used as a sitting room with a view of the ocean. Photo: Bjorn Bergstrom
Espace repas au coeur du jardin
Espace repas au coeur du jardin
OMBRE & LUMIERE Atelier d'ArchitectureOMBRE & LUMIERE Atelier d'Architecture
DELAUNEY François
Belfast Homes For Sale
Belfast Homes For Sale
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg Photography 2013
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects

Small Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling 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.
1
12345678Next 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’.