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Traditional Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
3 Season Room With Fireplace
3 Season Room With Fireplace
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
3 Season Room with fireplace and great views
Stairs & Railings- after
Stairs & Railings- after
Calyx BuildsCalyx Builds
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Archadeck of Nova ScotiaArchadeck of Nova Scotia
Patio Covers and Carports
Patio Covers and Carports
American Eagle BuildersAmerican Eagle Builders
Gable-Style Grandeur
Gable-Style Grandeur
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Every project presents unique challenges. If you are a prospective client, it is Sunspace’s job to help devise a way to provide you with all the features and amenities you're looking for. The clients whose property is featured in this portfolio project were looking to introduce a new relaxation space to their home, but they needed to capture the beautiful lakeside views to the rear of the existing architecture. In addition, it was crucial to keep the design as traditional as possible so as to create a perfect blend with the classic, stately brick architecture of the existing home. Sunspace created a design centered around a gable style roof. By utilizing standard wall framing and Andersen windows under the fully insulated high performance glass roof, we achieved great levels of natural light and solar control while affording the room a magnificent view of the exterior. The addition of hardwood flooring and a fireplace further enhance the experience. The result is beautiful and comfortable room with lots of nice natural light and a great lakeside view—exactly what the clients were after.
Cheshire CT - Design/Build - Cape Style Home
Cheshire CT - Design/Build - Cape Style Home
Cacique ConstructionCacique Construction
Lean-To Conservatory, Somerset
Lean-To Conservatory, Somerset
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
Our clients located in Somerset were looking for a lean-to conservatory filled with natural light. Our designer at David Salisbury created this simple but effective design which perfectly fits the bill. It has two skylights and top hung windows to for ventilation which is all important in this kind of extension. Our clients are DIY lovers and they took a very keen interest in all aspects of the project especially with the on site - construction. The conservatory was finished in Pebble White and has brass window and door furniture. The final design blends well with the style of the house and provides our clients with a new room filled with plenty of natural light and warmth. They instantly fell in love with their new room finding it a delightful addition to the house and an extra space that is used all year round.
Edge of Woods
Edge of Woods
Core Outdoors, Inc.Core Outdoors, Inc.
Maison de Montagne
Maison de Montagne
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
Entrance Porch / Small Conservatory
Entrance Porch / Small Conservatory
Midland ConservatoriesMidland Conservatories
Internal detail of our small gable fronted Conservatory featuring full height frames with raised and fielded panels to the bottom. Decorative corner post details. Moulded and colour coded guttering system with dental mould option below. CNC machined Gothic arch detail to the French Doors.
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Laurie McRae InteriorsLaurie McRae Interiors
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Spacious Screen in Porch
Spacious Screen in Porch
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Harding, NJ
Harding, NJ
W.P. LloydW.P. Lloyd
warm brick-floored sunroom with french doors leading to backyard
Lot 101 CS
Lot 101 CS
Hendolhurst Homes Inc.Hendolhurst Homes Inc.
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Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Riverfront Renovation
Riverfront Renovation
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
Annapolis - Cathedral
Annapolis - Cathedral
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms

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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