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Small Modern Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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pine street
pine street
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
this sunny sanctuary is perfect for morning coffee!
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.
Light and Textured Sunroom
Light and Textured Sunroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
Photo by Libby Rawes
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,.
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.
Modern Conservatory
Modern Conservatory
Urban Nook
Urban Nook
A Curated RoomA Curated Room
cove overlook
cove overlook
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Celia Pearson
Smart Systems Aluminium Sliding Doors
Smart Systems Aluminium Sliding Doors
HeaversHeavers
Smart systems aluminium sliding doors with a slimline 35mm sight line. Aluminium pressings were used to create the external façade
Brooklyn Park Residence
Brooklyn Park Residence
Jim Kuiken DesignJim Kuiken Design
Colorado Room
Colorado Room
Nouveau Homes, LLCNouveau Homes, LLC
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Refresh existing screen porch converting to 3/4 season sunroom, add gas fireplace with TV, new crown molding, nickel gap wood ceiling, stone fireplace, luxury vinyl wood flooring.
Shadow Falls Condo 2
Shadow Falls Condo 2
RG Construction & ConsultingRG Construction & Consulting
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Refresh existing screen porch converting to 3/4 season sunroom, add gas fireplace with TV, new crown molding, nickel gap wood ceiling, stone fireplace, luxury vinyl wood flooring.
Notre Dame de Lorette
Notre Dame de Lorette
inéeinée
La verrière réalisée en chêne massif, avec moulures contemporaines.
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.
Lean On Me House
Lean On Me House
North Arrow StudioNorth Arrow Studio
Meditation room of Lean On Me House - featuring custom angled site built windows surrounding the space.
An Island Getaway
An Island Getaway
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
Dining turned into a intimate breakfast nook and coffee sipping area. It is multi-functional with a desk on the other side.
Lansing House Renovation
Lansing House Renovation
Hans Krug Fine European CabinetryHans Krug Fine European Cabinetry
Hanskrug Sunroom with Colored Accent and Floating Storage. Photo: Debbie Weidrick
NW DC Mudroom Addition
NW DC Mudroom Addition
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)

Small Modern 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 modern 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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