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What was once a rear deck has become a heated 4 season room with room for dining, relaxing or playing.
Photo of a medium sized modern conservatory in Boston with dark hardwood flooring.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
This is an example of a medium sized classic conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
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Sunroom
Medium sized conservatory in Other with a glass ceiling and terracotta flooring.
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Dave VanAm Inc.Dave VanAm Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional conservatory in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a skylight and brown floors.
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Porch ConversionPorch Conversion
Photo of a contemporary conservatory in San Diego.
Charles McCall 1927 Spanish Mediterranean in Piedmont
Charles McCall 1927 Spanish Mediterranean in Piedmont
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Sunroom opening onto garden on two sides. Photo by Eric Rorer
This is an example of a mediterranean conservatory in San Francisco with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Arpa Bookcase by Tonin Casa
Arpa Bookcase by Tonin Casa
RoomService 360RoomService 360
A great solution that can be placed in any space and in any contextual layout, Arpa Bookcase is perfect as a room divider or a bookcase. Made in Italy by Tonin Casa, Arpa Bookcase has a powerful visual presence and strong geometric scale featuring a linear interlay of solid wood planks in Canaletto walnut or thermal oak. With a vertical or horizontal positioning, Arpa Modern Bookcase can be supplemented with Plexiglas shelves in transparent, red or smokey grey options.
Locust Valley, NY
Locust Valley, NY
Staged to Sell or DwellStaged to Sell or Dwell
Photo of a large classic conservatory in New York with porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Imery GroupImery Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Atlanta with ceramic flooring, a wood burning stove, a skylight and multi-coloured floors.
Vérandas
Vérandas
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©Source AA – Renoval : « Lorsqu’elle est vitrée, la toiture de la véranda est la solution la plus élégante et lumineuse. Les panneaux en verre offrent une excellente luminosité et des gains de chaleur agréables en hiver. »
Scandinavian Power Flat
Scandinavian Power Flat
Georgiana UrsacheGeorgiana Ursache
Photo of a small scandinavian conservatory in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a standard ceiling.
Houzz Tours Sabinas Verden
Houzz Tours Sabinas Verden
Mia Mortensen PhotographyMia Mortensen Photography
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Photo of a small scandi conservatory in Wiltshire with light hardwood flooring and a glass ceiling.
Bespoke Orangery with Dentil Moulding
Bespoke Orangery with Dentil Moulding
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The success of a glazed building is in how much it will be used, how much it is enjoyed, and most importantly, how long it will last. To assist the long life of our buildings, and combined with our unique roof system, many of our conservatories and orangeries are designed with decorative metal pilasters, incorporated into the framework for their structural stability. This orangery also benefited from our trench heating system with cast iron floor grilles which are both an effective and attractive method of heating. The dog tooth dentil moulding and spire finials are more examples of decorative elements that really enhance this traditional orangery. Two pairs of double doors open the room on to the garden. Vale Paint Colour- Mothwing Size- 6.3M X 4.7M
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Firewater Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional conservatory in Other with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Brick House Screen Porch
Brick House Screen Porch
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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Sicuranza Residence
Sicuranza Residence
Jon Hensley ArchitectsJon Hensley Architects
Photographer: Morgan Howarth Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary conservatory in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.
Portfolio 4
Portfolio 4
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Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan
Small modern conservatory in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a glass ceiling.
Фотосъемка интерьера квартиры на Весковском переулке для SALON Классика
Фотосъемка интерьера квартиры на Весковском переулке для SALON Классика
MARION STUDIOMARION STUDIO
This is an example of a small classic conservatory in Moscow.
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
My Houzz: Stately Southern Charm in a Federalist-Style Home
Kayla StarkKayla Stark
Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a small classic conservatory in New Orleans with brick flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a standard ceiling.

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 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.
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: LOFT | We removed all of the etched glass that was on the windows and doors and replaced it for a cleaner look. We added this green console to bring in some color and used plants to give it a jungalow vibe | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
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