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Chelsea Cottage
Chelsea Cottage
Joy Flanagan DesignJoy Flanagan Design
Mark Williams Photographer
Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
Tracey Stephens Interior Design IncTracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
This tiny enclosed sun porch got a makeover: loveseat reupholstered in zebra, area rug, Moroccan camel saddle & side tables, wicker side chairs and custom beaded fringe lampshade. Photo: Wing Wong
Notnel c.1863, Ipswich Queensland
Notnel c.1863, Ipswich Queensland
Jason McNamara PhotographyJason McNamara Photography
Jason McNamara
モデルハウス
モデルハウス
後藤徹雄　(株)ライトスタッフ後藤徹雄　(株)ライトスタッフ
Eclectic Sunroom
Eclectic Sunroom
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.
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
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Danielle Rose Design Co.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!
Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue
Patti Ryan Interior DesignPatti Ryan Interior Design
Alston Thompson Photography
White Kitchen & Master Bath | 1920's Bolsover Home Remodel | Houston, TX | 2015
White Kitchen & Master Bath | 1920's Bolsover Home Remodel | Houston, TX | 2015
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Kenny Fenton
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
Waterfront French Eclectic
Waterfront French Eclectic
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Behind a glazed pocket door, the mudroom features a chic flower arranging room with crimson shelving and cabinetry, stone countertops, a nickel sink with hammered finish, and a traditional gantry pulldown faucet. Woodruff Brown Photography
Sunroom
Sunroom
Gina Sims DesignsGina Sims Designs
Cati Teague Photography
Hawthorne Foursquare
Hawthorne Foursquare
Copeland + Co.Copeland + Co.
Powell Ave Cottage Remodel
Powell Ave Cottage Remodel
Even Kiehl RemodelingEven Kiehl Remodeling
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Crisp black trim gives the illusion of steel windows, while natural light from the glass lantern keeps the space from feeling dark. © Lassiter Photography
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Maplewood Classic Colonial | Sunroom
Danielle Rose Design Co.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!
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Fanciful sunroom octagon. photo Kevin Sprague

Small Eclectic 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 eclectic 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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