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Traditional Conservatory with All Types of Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Vaulted Wood Ceiling in White Sun Room
Vaulted Wood Ceiling in White Sun Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Large gray sectional paired with marble coffee table. Gold wire chairs with a corner fireplace. The ceiling is exposed wood beams and vaults towards the rest of the home. Four pairs of french doors offer lake views on two sides of the house. Photographer: Martin Menocal
Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home
Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home
Gordon James ConstructionGordon James Construction
Huge vaulted screen porch with wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the oversized deck spanning the home’s back, all accessed by a 12-foot, bi-fold door from the great room
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
B. Burns DesignsB. Burns Designs
Laguna Hills Country French Manor
Laguna Hills Country French Manor
GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.
Sunlit Conservatory Applied Photography
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
Changing History
Changing History
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This new screened porch provides an attractive transition from the home’s interior to the open-air sitting porch. The same rich, natural materials and finishes used on the adjacent sitting porch have been used here. A new fireplace with a bluestone slab hearth and custom-milled mantel warms the space year-round. Scott Bergmann Photography
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Elegant Home in Tranquil Golf Course Community
Cuthbertson HomesCuthbertson Homes
Top of The Hills
Top of The Hills
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
This screened-in porch off the kitchen is the perfect spot to have your morning coffee or watch the big game. A TV is hidden above the fireplace behind the sliding barn doors. This custom home was built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Wilmette All American
Wilmette All American
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
Transitional Lake Cottage
Transitional Lake Cottage
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lovely room is found on the other side of the two-sided fireplace and is encased in glass on 3 sides. Marvin Integrity windows and Marvin doors are trimmed out in White Dove, which compliments the ceiling's shiplap and the white overgrouted stone fireplace. Its a lovely place to relax at any time of the day!
Sunny Side - Sun Room Addition
Sunny Side - Sun Room Addition
smartDESIGN Architecture, PLLCsmartDESIGN Architecture, PLLC
Photography By: Chelsea Modern Images
New Classic
New Classic
Whitlock BuildersWhitlock Builders
Elmbank Residence
Elmbank Residence
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Cedar Lake Residence
Cedar Lake Residence
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Nestled back against Michigan's Cedar Lake and surrounded by mature trees, this Cottage Home functions wonderfully for it's active homeowners. The 5 bedroom walkout home features spacious living areas, all-seasons porch, craft room, exercise room, a bunkroom, a billiards room, and more! All set up to enjoy the outdoors and the lake.
Modern Twist on Tradition
Modern Twist on Tradition
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
Mr & Mrs Eason
Mr & Mrs Eason
5 Star Windows & Conservatories5 Star Windows & Conservatories
Mr & Mrs Eason
Mr & Mrs Eason
5 Star Windows & Conservatories5 Star Windows & Conservatories
Glendale Sun Room
Glendale Sun Room
Robert Koch DesignsRobert Koch Designs
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Lake Oconee Real Estate Photography Sherwin Williams

Traditional Conservatory with All Types of Fireplace Surround 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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