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Traditional Black Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.
The new solarium, with central air conditioning and heated French Limestone floors, seats 4 people for intimate family dining. It is used all year long, allowing the family to enjoy the walled private garden in every season. Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
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Custom Glass Porches
Perma-Wood Solariums & AdditionsPerma-Wood Solariums & Additions
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Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
One of the benefits of custom design is the ability to smoothly integrate the style of your home with your new project. Here you can see the roof attaches smoothly and the exterior of the sunroom is an attractive complement to the home. -Built in Geneva, IL by Archadeck of Chicagoland
Interior Spaces Designed by Customers
Interior Spaces Designed by Customers
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Bridgeman Downs
Bridgeman Downs
Build Prestige Homes Pty LtdBuild Prestige Homes Pty Ltd
The home on this beautiful property was transformed into a classic American style beauty with the addition of a new sunroom.
Copper Bay
Copper Bay
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A large four seasons room with a custom-crafted, vaulted round ceiling finished with wood paneling Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Porch Conversion Project
Porch Conversion Project
B.E.Womick General Contractor, LLCB.E.Womick General Contractor, LLC
Maine House
Maine House
Jill Gordon Interior DesignJill Gordon Interior Design
Second Story Screened In Porch
Second Story Screened In Porch
Green House Renovation Atlanta, LLCGreen House Renovation Atlanta, LLC
Traditional Interior Design
Traditional Interior Design
Huntington Interiors, LLCHuntington Interiors, LLC
Screened Porch Addition - Sherwood Estates
Screened Porch Addition - Sherwood Estates
Winston Brown RemodelingWinston Brown Remodeling
Willow Street Sunroom
Willow Street Sunroom
J. Anderson ContractingJ. Anderson Contracting
American British Country House
American British Country House
Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
This house is firmly planted in the Shenandoah Valley, while its inspiration is tied to the owner’s British ancestry and fondness for English country houses. The main level of the house is organized with the living room and the kitchen / dining spaces flanking a center hall and an open staircase (which is open up to the attic level). A conservatory connects an entry and mud room to the kitchen. On the attic level, a roof deck embraces expansive views of the property and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the southeast.
Conservatories / Conservatory
Conservatories / Conservatory
Hampton Conservatories LtdHampton Conservatories Ltd
Ravenswood Manor
Ravenswood Manor
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
Lincoln Park Residence
Lincoln Park Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Unique sunroom with a darker take. This sunroom features shades of grey and a velvet couch with a wall of windows. Werner Straube Photography
Bear Track Home
Bear Track Home
Plattner Custom Builders, LLCPlattner Custom Builders, LLC
The Della Belle Project
The Della Belle Project
Thomas Guy InteriorsThomas Guy Interiors
Mill & Main Penthouse
Mill & Main Penthouse
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography

Traditional Black 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 traditional 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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