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Small World-Inspired Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Roselle Residence
Roselle Residence
DESIGN 4 CORNERSDESIGN 4 CORNERS
Jim Pelar Photographer / Partner 949-973-8429 cell/text 949-945-2045 office Jim@Linova.Photography www.Linova.Photography
Organizing, Room Re-Design, Staging
Organizing, Room Re-Design, Staging
Transforming SpacesTransforming Spaces
Kathy Meckley
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Armistead Design & DraftingArmistead Design & Drafting
Modern Living Room Decor with Coastal Style
Modern Living Room Decor with Coastal Style
Swift DecorSwift Decor
Our casual inspired collection is relaxed and unconcerned. This collection transforms marine lifestyle into a contemporary look by adding natural materials and nautical pieces such as the oyster spheres and the lantern. Nature and beach lovers seeking a relaxed calm atmosphere will find this set to be a masculine approach to coastal living.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Yours by DesignYours by Design
Scalamandre wallpaper and fabrics paired with Brunswig and Fils fabrics an trims create this tiny garden room off the kitchen in an Historic home in St. Louis, Mo.
鴨川の家
鴨川の家
吉野弘建築設計事務所吉野弘建築設計事務所
Rolldowns
Rolldowns
Shutter Specialists LLCShutter Specialists LLC
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver
まちなかぽっけ
まちなかぽっけ
kokua home designkokua home design
ｍ.AP
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver
吹き抜けの天井：光をつかむ家（Light Fall House）・天井下に並んでいる化粧垂木は、45×180 @303という材料に。 力感が少しある方が、空間の
吹き抜けの天井：光をつかむ家（Light Fall House）・天井下に並んでいる化粧垂木は、45×180 @303という材料に。 力感が少しある方が、空間の
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
天井下に並んでいる化粧垂木は、45×180 @303という材料に。 力感が少しある方が、空間の重心を感じられるから太めの垂木にしています。（素材は米松） 木の力感が出て、建物に安心感がにじみ出るから、暮らしの安心感につながります。
塩浜の家
塩浜の家
おかやま設計室..おかやま設計室..
House in Roka-koen
House in Roka-koen
Camp Design inc.Camp Design inc.
Se mettre au vert - Camon
Se mettre au vert - Camon
L'Effet DécoL'Effet Déco
L'Effet Déco
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Armistead Design & DraftingArmistead Design & Drafting
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Central Merritt Island canal home addition
Armistead Design & DraftingArmistead Design & Drafting
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Véranda façon jardin d'hiver
Ma CaSa Stella EIMa CaSa Stella EI
Aménagement complet d'une véranda en respectant le style ancien de la maison en briques et pierre et en lui donnant un côté exotique/jardin d'hiver

Small World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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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