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Small Country Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Landhaus im Taunus
Landhaus im Taunus
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Jens Bösenberg
Rotating Living Wall
Rotating Living Wall
GreenTowers, LLCGreenTowers, LLC
The Rotating Living Wall is our take on a traditional, static, living wall. The rotation of the system brings the planter to you, meaning that this living wall is easy to maintain and can grow food. We have spent two years conducting research on its productivity at Penn State, and greenhouses currently use this system to increase their growing efficiency.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Majorsgatan 4 lägenhet 1102
Majorsgatan 4 lägenhet 1102
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Christian Hammarström från Systema Media
Extown Cottage
Extown Cottage
David D Harlan Architects LLCDavid D Harlan Architects LLC
"2012 Alice Washburn Award" Winning Home - A.I.A. Connecticut Read more at https://ddharlanarchitects.com/tag/alice-washburn/ “2014 Stanford White Award, Residential Architecture – New Construction Under 5000 SF, Extown Farm Cottage, David D. Harlan Architects LLC”, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). “2009 ‘Grand Award’ Builder’s Design and Planning”, Builder Magazine and The National Association of Home Builders. “2009 People’s Choice Award”, A.I.A. Connecticut. "The 2008 Residential Design Award", ASID Connecticut “The 2008 Pinnacle Award for Excellence”, ASID Connecticut. “HOBI Connecticut 2008 Award, ‘Best Not So Big House’”, Connecticut Home Builders Association.
Broadway
Broadway
Fong Concepts Interior DesignFong Concepts Interior Design
Rustic home - Sunroom
Rustic home - Sunroom
Spindletop BuildersSpindletop Builders
Sunroom with white shiplap walls and tongue & groove ceiling. Also, wood stove to keep warm
Madeline Island
Madeline Island
Albertsson Hansen Architecture, LtdAlbertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd
Photograph courtesy Albertsson Hansen Architecture
Country House Conservatory. Ardesia Natura 30x60
Country House Conservatory. Ardesia Natura 30x60
National Tile LtdNational Tile Ltd
National Tile Ltd
Home Tour
Home Tour
Liane JacksonLiane Jackson
Liane Jackson
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
John Gessner
Texas Craftsman
Texas Craftsman
Carey DodsonCarey Dodson
Photography by Andrea Calo
Farmhouse style home
Farmhouse style home
KSF ArchitectsKSF Architects
west facing sunroom with views of the barns. This space is located just off the Great Room and offers a warm cozy retreat in the evening.
House on Myrtlefield
House on Myrtlefield
Gary Quigg PhotographyGary Quigg Photography
Gary Quigg Photography
Screened in Porch
Screened in Porch
MSiegel DesignMSiegel Design
Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
New garden room in the Tamar Valley
New garden room in the Tamar Valley
Scarratt & MartynScarratt & Martyn
Looking to the new entrance which is screened by a wall that reaches to head-height. Richard Downer
Chapter 3 Mudroom/ Sunroom
Chapter 3 Mudroom/ Sunroom
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
Shoe rack in entry sun room made from recycled timber boxes. OSB (Oriented Strand Board) wall lining.
The Wilds
The Wilds
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Un rustico tra i vigneti
Un rustico tra i vigneti
Silvia LonghiSilvia Longhi
ph.Silvia Longhi

Small Country 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 country 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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