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Traditional Green Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Orangery
Orangery
Charles Bateson Interior DesignCharles Bateson Interior Design
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Gable-end conservatory with fireplace
Gable-end conservatory with fireplace
Town and Country ConservatoriesTown and Country Conservatories
Photo by: James Licata
Harriet Craftsman
Harriet Craftsman
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
The homeowners loved the character of their 100-year-old home near Lake Harriet, but the original layout no longer supported their busy family’s modern lifestyle. When they contacted the architect, they had a simple request: remodel our master closet. This evolved into a complete home renovation that took three-years of meticulous planning and tactical construction. The completed home demonstrates the overall goal of the remodel: historic inspiration with modern luxuries.
French Country Sunroom
French Country Sunroom
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Concord Ma Renovation
Concord Ma Renovation
Affinity Builders LLCAffinity Builders LLC
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Pauli & Uribe ArchitectsPauli & Uribe Architects
Greg Premru
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
Hillside Road
Hillside Road
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Traditional Stone Orangery in Somerset
Traditional Stone Orangery in Somerset
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
A large country house in the city of Wells required a particularly sensitive treatment to ensure that any new extension blended into the surroundings. We developed a bespoke design influenced by traditional eighteenth century orangeries to create this impressive design. The look and feel of a traditional orangery has changed gradually over many decades, keeping pace with taste and technology. As you can see, David Salisbury offers elegant interpretations of the orangery concept that echoes the structure’s design ancestry. "The new space gained feels very much part of the existing house."
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.
Timber Orangery, Rugby, Warwickshire
Timber Orangery, Rugby, Warwickshire
Oak Country JoineryOak Country Joinery
Painted hardwood orangery with timber doors and windows and timber roof lanterns.
Glendale Sun Room
Glendale Sun Room
Robert Koch DesignsRobert Koch Designs
Collected Home
Collected Home
Marker Girl HomeMarker Girl Home
The sitting area is separate and narrow she wanted seating to sit in and relax to look at the lovely views of the garden. So I added a settee and storage ottoman both custom made with a side table and blue jar shaped lamp all complimenting the beautiful color palette in the garden.
Bryn Mawr Residence
Bryn Mawr Residence
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
New Consturction | Summit, NJ
New Consturction | Summit, NJ
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & DesignRosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design
Mirefoot
Mirefoot
Haigh ArchitectsHaigh Architects
An elegant, glazed pavilion-style garden room now extends the living space into the large mature gardens, embracing nature on three sides. French doors open out onto the terrace, bringing the outside in on a warm, summer days.
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
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Sunspace Sunrooms
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC

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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