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House at Rathfarnham
House at Rathfarnham
David Doyle ArchitectsDavid Doyle Architects
An Orangerie sunroom for plants and reading the Sunday papers.........
Blackrock Project
Blackrock Project
Lost Weekend InteriorsLost Weekend Interiors
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Deco-Furbish Painters and DecoratorsDeco-Furbish Painters and Decorators
Large conservatory with white dining area and red sitting area. The neutral white wall covering and glass surrounding bring the coloured interior to life.
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Sun room
Sun room
Patrycja Rogala Architect LtdPatrycja Rogala Architect Ltd
Idea was to connect garden with internal spaces
Refurbish Listed Orangery
Refurbish Listed Orangery
Norman Pratt ConservatoriesNorman Pratt Conservatories
Portfolio
Portfolio
Nine Yards DesignNine Yards Design
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
National Tile LtdNational Tile Ltd
Wall: Dwell Brown 45x90 Floor: Chambord Beige Lappato 60x90. Semi-polished porcelain tile. National Tile Ltd
Toor
Toor
Meitheal ArchitectsMeitheal Architects
Conservatory - Country Residence Kilkenny
Conservatory - Country Residence Kilkenny
Hélène Broderick InteriorsHélène Broderick Interiors

Seapoint
Seapoint
RMA ArchitectsRMA Architects
Photo Credit : https://www.houzz.ie/pro/artursikora/artur-sikora
Interior Extension
Interior Extension
MM Interior DesignMM Interior Design
Fairco contemporary orangery conservatory
Fairco contemporary orangery conservatory
Fairco windows and doorsFairco windows and doors
www.fairco.ie
Ranelagh Residence
Ranelagh Residence
Kingston Lafferty DesignKingston Lafferty Design
The main objective of the design was to maximise the space available and direct as much natural light as possible into the existing property. Photos by Donal Murphy
Dalkey Residential Timber Window & Door Replacement
Dalkey Residential Timber Window & Door Replacement
Signature Windows and DoorsSignature Windows and Doors
The combination of large casement windows and set of French doors in the extension give the room a spacious and opulent feel. These units were placed close together to give a modern impression of a glass window wall, without losing the classical touch these windows & doors bring.
After
After
Smart Home StagingSmart Home Staging
Relax in style
Relax in style
Sadolin Superior Wood ProtectionSadolin Superior Wood Protection
The perfect complement for the Irish country side. Sadolin Extra Durable Woodstain in every popular Mahogany.
Guardian Warm Roof
Guardian Warm Roof
Celuplast LimitedCeluplast Limited
This was a glass roof conservatory that we converted into a Guardian Warm Roof extension.
Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Paul Tobin Estate AgentsPaul Tobin Estate Agents
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
WoodEver Carpentry & JoineryWoodEver Carpentry & Joinery
Choose a wooden conservatory with a natural or painted finish to add light-filled living space to your home. We use modern durable materials and offer a choice of twinwall, multiwall, Polycarbonate, clear polycarbonate, tile effect steel or solid roof. Select the finishing touches of your timber framed conservatory to match your style.

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a conservatory renovation or are building a designer conservatory from scratch, Houzz has 160 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including RMA Architects and Deco-Furbish Painters and Decorators. Look through conservatory photos in different colours and styles and when you find a conservatory design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful conservatory ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
Private Residence. Blackrock / Dundalk
National Tile LtdNational Tile Ltd
Wall: Dwell Brown 45x90 Floor: Chambord Beige Lappato 60x90. Semi-polished porcelain tile. Photo by National Tile Ltd
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