skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Living
  2. Conservatory
  3. Colour: Green

Traditional Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
181 - 200 of 2,360 photos
Item 1 of 3
A Charming, Rustic Four-Season Room
A Charming, Rustic Four-Season Room
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Newmarket Orangery Sitting Room Extension Is Well In Hand
Newmarket Orangery Sitting Room Extension Is Well In Hand
The Cambridge Conservatory Centre LtdThe Cambridge Conservatory Centre Ltd
With views across fields that are often occupied by race horses, this stunning traditional orangery addition is the perfect spot to enjoy the vistas no matter what time of day or what the weather outside the window delivers
West Edina Refined
West Edina Refined
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
Secluded Retreat in Ravenswood Manor
Secluded Retreat in Ravenswood Manor
Pryor Construction IncPryor Construction Inc
A new addition that integrates with an existing historic Chicago craftsman style home seamlessly. This home takes advantage of a generous side lot creating an urban paradise.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
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
A Room with a View
A Room with a View
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
Gorgeous sunroom addition with painted brick piers, large full view windows with transoms, chandelier, wall sconces, eclectic seating and potted plants creates the perfect setting to rest, relax and enjoy the view. The bright, open, airy sunroom space with traditional details and classic style blends seamlessly with the charm and character of the existing home. Designed and photographed by Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
Conservatory
Conservatories / Conservatory
Conservatories / Conservatory
Hampton Conservatories LtdHampton Conservatories Ltd
Impressive Dining Conservatory
Impressive Dining Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This impressive dining conservatory was designed for a significant Georgian property. Reeded columns and simple capitals have been inspired by existing detail on the front of the house. On this project Vale worked closely with interior design specialists Jamie Hempsall Ltd to produce a stunning, unique space. Interior design by Jamie Hempsall Ltd.
Comfortable Transitional
Comfortable Transitional
Prudhomme Design & InteriorsPrudhomme Design & Interiors
Marilyn Kay
Sunspace Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC
Stanford, California Remodel
Stanford, California Remodel
Indivar SivanathanIndivar Sivanathan
INTERIOR DESIGN: Martin-Richards Interior Designer PHOTO: Indivar Sivanathan Photo & Design
Stained glass panels, Art Glass, Vitraux Россия
Stained glass panels, Art Glass, Vitraux Россия
FRANCE VITRAIL INTERNATIONAL Stained GlassFRANCE VITRAIL INTERNATIONAL Stained Glass
Eric Bonte
Hillside Road
Hillside Road
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Colbert Grade II Listed Building Oak Conservatory
Colbert Grade II Listed Building Oak Conservatory
Richmond Oak Conservatories LtdRichmond Oak Conservatories Ltd
Grade II listed building sunburst gable oak conservatory http://www.conservatoryphotos.co.uk/virtual-tours/virtual-tour-colbert/ http://www.fitzgeraldphotographic.co.uk/
Enclosed Patio
Enclosed Patio
MCO Industries, LLCMCO Industries, LLC
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.
Orono New Construction
Orono New Construction
Lind Nelson Construction Inc.Lind Nelson Construction Inc.
Photographer, Morgan Sheff

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.
10
67891011121314Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.