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Gable-end conservatory with fireplace
Gable-end conservatory with fireplace
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
Photo by: James Licata
Sunspace Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC
Timber framed lean-to conservatory on a traditional Sussex flint house
Timber framed lean-to conservatory on a traditional Sussex flint house
Room OutsideRoom Outside
Inside the conservatory is a light and airy room, with our temperature control New Generation Glass installed throughout, to keep the temperature comfortable whatever the weather. The inside has been tastefully decorated with a combination of bare stone where the original external wall connects to the new room, and magnolia paint for the new internal and dwarf walls. The customer chose to include a timber glass panelled door between the conservatory and the property to match the style of the conservatory, which still allows light through while closing the conservatory off from the main home when required. The installation of natural coloured stone tiles helps to keep the room cool in summer while being practical for muddy feet and paws! The addition of a natural striped rug and rattan furniture creates a homely and inviting environment in which to relax, entertain and enjoy the garden and flowering blooms.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Windows
Windows
Hodges Windows & DoorsHodges Windows & Doors
"House of the Sun"
"House of the Sun"
Design By MogckDesign By Mogck
Lakeside Conservatory
Lakeside Conservatory
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.., Conservatory Craftsmen., Conservatory for the avid gardener with lakefront views
Cedarwood
Cedarwood
Old Dominion Building Group, Inc.Old Dominion Building Group, Inc.
Hus i Odense
Hus i Odense
A little storyA little story
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Sun-filled custom residence
Sun-filled custom residence
Rob Sanders Architects LLCRob Sanders Architects LLC
David Sloane
Lovell & Colsh
Lovell & Colsh
Lancaster Craftsmen Builders Inc.Lancaster Craftsmen Builders Inc.
John Keith
Indian Lore Residence
Indian Lore Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Screened Sun room with tongue and groove ceiling and floor to ceiling Chilton Woodlake blend stone fireplace. Wood framed screen windows and cement floor. (Ryan Hainey)
Conyers Colonial
Conyers Colonial
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Kitchen Extension Conservatory on a Country Home
Kitchen Extension Conservatory on a Country Home
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Versailles teak coffee table
Versailles teak coffee table
WITHIN HOMEWITHIN HOME
Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Sun Room
Sun Room
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Architect: Cook Architectural Design Studio General Contractor: Erotas Building Corp Photo Credit: Susan Gilmore Photography
Classic Comfortable Sunroom - Roswell
Classic Comfortable Sunroom - Roswell
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
This beautiful sunroom will be well used by our homeowners. It is warm, bright and cozy. It's design flows right into the main home and is an extension of the living space. The full height windows and the stained ceiling and beams give a rustic cabin feel. Night or day, rain or shine, it is a beautiful retreat after a long work day.
Clarksville Renovation
Clarksville Renovation
Elizabeth ReichElizabeth Reich
Clear Vinyl
Clear Vinyl
ScreenWarehouse USAScreenWarehouse USA

Traditional Green 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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