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By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Adding a conservatory to your home can make a huge difference, allowing you to enjoy your garden year round and giving you stacks of extra space - and small conservatory ideas are no exception. Being clever with decor choices, picking space-saving furniture and keeping continuity of colour can all help to increase the sense of space in a small conservatory, so even if it is on the small size, lack of space won’t be an issue.
The benefits of adding a conservatory or orangery ideas are clear and both can work in the smallest of spaces, whether as an addition to a living area or dining room, or as an add-on conservatory at the side of a family kitchen. Cheaper and quicker to install than opting for a full-blown extension, generally speaking, you shouldn’t require conservatory planning permission, so installation is far less complicated.
Small conservatory ideas
Spending time in a sunny, light-filled space can be a wonderful mood-booster and having a small conservatory or garden room will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space all year round, whatever the weather outside.
When it comes to small conservatory ideas, putting some extra thought into decor choices, flooring, lighting and conservatory blind ideas can help you transform the area so that you won’t feel constricted by lack of space. Whether you want to use the area as an extra living space, dining area, family den or entertaining hub, these small conservatory ideas will offer you all the inspiration you need.
1. Create an inviting indoor/outdoor dining space
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Whatever their size, conservatories are a great way of extending existing living space and provide a bright and sunny spot that lets you enjoy your indoor and outdoor space whatever the weather.
If your indoor layout is feeling a little overcrowded because you’re working from home or have a growing family, then why not free-up some space and use a small conservatory as a dining room instead. With views out to the garden, it makes a lovely spot to sit and relax at mealtimes and will provide plenty of extra space for a more generously-sized table and chairs.
2. Don’t lose your cool
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However you decide to use a small conservatory, one of the key factors to think about is the windows. Conservatories can become exceptionally hot during the summer months and cold over the winter, whatever their size, so to make the space comfortable to sit in, window blinds are a must.
‘Conservatory blinds offer more than just a decorative element to a space,’ says Natasha Painter, Head of Marketing at Blinds2go . ‘By nature, rooms with large scale glass doors or conservatories are wonderful additions to a home, flooding the room with natural light and helping connect the outside in.
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‘These pleated EasiFIT blinds offer the perfect solution to summer shading with the added benefit of being easy to clip into place, so there’s no mess or drilling involved. And their honeycomb design provides a thermal barrier that traps the heat making them perfect for cooler evenings too.’
3. Opt for fade-proof furnishings
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While a sun-drenched conservatory is wonderful to sit in, over time the sun’s UV rays will fade and discolour furniture and furnishings. While quality roof and window blinds will help prevent fading to an extent, some fading is inevitable, so it’s worth bearing this in mind before choosing furniture and thinking about conservatory interior ideas.
Materials like silk and cotton are susceptible to light damage, while dark colours and rich brights that will fade easily are best avoided too. Sturdy woven furniture in wicker and rattan is less likely to be damaged by heat and opting for natural upholstery materials like canvas and calico in pale tones will help reduce sun fading.
Rotating cushions regularly and moving furniture from time to time will limit the effects of hot sun too.
4. Blur the boundaries with natural colours
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Take inspiration from your surroundings when deciding on a colour palette for the exterior of your conservatory, so that it merges in with the backdrop rather than stands out. Opting for a frame in natural shades like sage green, duck egg blue or pebble grey will blend easily with outdoor foliage or old stonework and create a seamless transition between the two. Try to mirror the natural theme inside too with flooring and soft furnishings in complementary colours for a harmonious look.
5. Extend your decor indoors and out
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Link indoor and outdoor spaces so that the whole area works as one. Treat your conservatory as an extension of your interior by choosing the same colour palette to run throughout. Complementary colours will help the spaces flow more easily, transitioning from one area to the next with no harsh visual breaks, and will mean that you’re likely to get greater use out of a conservatory large or small.
Bring a neutral conservatory to life by working in plenty of accents of fresh green on soft furnishings and accessories. Cushions, throws and rugs are great for adding a splash of pattern and lush colour. Combine small prints with larger motifs in shades of leaf green, jade and turquoise. Nature-inspired prints like this will also give a visual link to the garden beyond and help to unify the whole downstairs area.
6. Make full use of a small layout
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When it comes to small conservatory ideas, utilising every inch is key to making the most of a compact layout. As much of a conservatory is glazed, it will mean that wall space is limited, so making clever use of what space there is can be a way of packing more in.
Using the lower section of wall space (below windows) is a savvy way of utilising wall space fully. Built-in window seats can be constructed to mirror the shape of a conservatory - whether square, rectangular or hexagonal - and will give useful extra seating around the perimeter of the space.
Add lift-up seats and you’ll be able to use the space underneath for extra storage too…so it’s a win all round!
7. Save space with flexible seating
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Floor space can be tight in a small conservatory, so try not to overcrowd the area with too many bulky pieces of furniture. If the space is to be predominantly used for sitting and relaxing, then a compact, corner-shaped sofa or modular seating arrangement that can be configured to suit the shape of the layout are well worth considering.
Once you’ve chosen the best arrangement to suit your space, then keep the rest of the furniture to a minimum in a small conservatory, so that the walkway to the garden isn’t obstructed. Use a large outdoor rug as an anchor point for your seating area. It will create a visual resting point as you enter the conservatory and help to better define the space.
8. Arrange furniture to create a natural flow
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An alternative furniture arrangement that can also be effective in a small or square-shaped conservatory is to position two sofas opposite each other.
A face-to-face arrangement like this encourages conversation and feels more sociable, so is ideal if the conservatory is to be used as a living area or for entertaining family and friends.
Having sofas positioned opposite each other, with side tables and footstools arranged symmetrically, creates a sense of balance with a layout that naturally leads out to the garden beyond. Try not to impede the route outside with a bulky central coffee table - instead, opt for a slimline trunk or wicker chest that will be easier to manoeuvre around.
9. Opt for practical flooring
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Maintaining the same flooring choice throughout will ensure that the conservatory blends seamlessly with your existing decor, creating a better flow and helping to open up and boost the sense of space.
Smooth floorcoverings like tiles, wood, laminate or vinyl are practical and easy to keep clean in a conservatory where there is lots of traffic outside, but can sometimes feel a little hard underfoot.
Cosy up hard flooring by adding a large rug or runner. Natural matting, such as sisal, jute or seagrass are hardwearing and better-suited than plush carpets in a conservatory or sunroom.
10. Give the decor a sunny vibe
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Conservatories can easily become dumping grounds and home to a mismatched assortment of furniture if you’re not careful, which can crowd and clutter a small conservatory. Try to keep furniture to an edited collection of pieces that you use frequently, such as a comfy seating set or smart dining table and chairs. Freeing up the space of non-essentials will instantly make it feel more roomy.
Co-ordinating the decor will also give a conservatory a more relaxed, cohesive feel and make it a spot that you enjoy spending time in. Just a few tweaks here and there can make a big difference, such as cushion covers and throws in complementary colours with a large patterned floor rug to tie in with the colour theme. Use shelves and ledges to display pottery and greenery and add colour on the walls with decorative plates and woven wall hangings on display.
11. Paint the interior a soothing shade
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White is often the go-to colour when it comes to painting the interior of a conservatory, whether whitewashed brickwork or painted plasterwork, as pale colours will instantly make a small space feel brighter and more spacious.
Painting the interior in natural, muted tones is another option that can work well in a small conservatory, from soft sage greens to pale, dusky blues that will merge with the outdoor surroundings and create a sense of calm. Painting walls to match the existing framework of your conservatory can also help to add a sense of spaciousness, creating a seamless effect that enlarges the space with no break in colour to interrupt the sightline.
12. Go big with greenery
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Plants and greenery are the obvious choice when it comes to adding life and colour to a small conservatory. Plants thrive in a warm and sunny environment and an abundance of greenery where the house meets the garden can help blur the boundaries between the two and create a space-stretching impression.
Give plant displays extra height by making use of surfaces to display them on. Use window ledges and upper shelves as a display area and bring in hanging baskets and containers at staggered heights to add colour at different levels. Include taller plants in floor-standing tubs and planters for extra height - using handled baskets or pots on castors will make it easier to move plants around and add colour where needed most.
13. Add a splash of uplifting colour
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14. Extend a small kitchen
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Even a small conservatory can add great value to a small kitchen. Extending your kitchen out to the back or side by even the minimum 3 metres of permitted development rules allows you to open up the space to make it much more useable.
The element of a glass roof and walls of windows will automatically flood a small kitchen with natural light making it feel instantly more airy and open.
15. Keep it cool with blinds
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Conservatories of any size can become extremely hot. It's the nature of a primarily glass structure – like a greenhouse. But unlike with a greenhouse the overbearing heat is not welcome when enjoying a conservatory, as it makes for uncomfortable living conditions. The best way to keep things cool is by welcoming a savvy window blind idea.
You want to be able to enjoy your small conservatory throughout all times of the day, escaping the heat at key times but still felling connected to the outside. Simply pull down the conservatory blinds to keep the heat out during the hottest times of the day.
16. Add space-saving window seats
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Capture the feeling of bringing the inside into a tiny space by utilising every inch. This small bay-shaped conservatory is given a classic and timeless look with unpainted oak frames. Then, a clever yet simple window seat idea has been constructed around the window frame, creating a social space for chats with loved ones or a bit of alone time.
The wooden seating is softened with custom-fitted velvet seat pads and scatter cushions in earthy colours, which echo the garden surroundings.
17. Take the pressure off the living room
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Make a small conservatory a second chill-out zone in your home, creating an open-plan living room. This peaceful TV-free spot is perfect to relax in.
The exposed brick wall adds a natural style and depth while the hardwearing floor is pale and elegant to maximise the space. Choose a cosy yet lightweight corner sofa that can be easily moved out into the garden on warmer days for an alfresco change.
18. Don't overload the space with furniture
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In a smaller conservatory, particularly one squeezed into a side return extension, it's very important not to over furnish the space.
Avoid large items of conservatory furniture like sofas and dressers and instead pick small items that can be easily moved around – as demonstrated by these armchairs.
A large rug can help zone a conservatory that's open-plan within a larger room.
19. Look to elevate storage
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The best storage solution for any small space, be it a small living room or conservatory spaces, stacked shelving is always a good option. It helps to elevate any books, storage boxes and accessories off the floor. Going for a tall unit helps to use the space from floor to ceiling to your advantage, without taking up more floorspace.
20. Open up an entrance hall
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If you're always tripping over shoes and struggle to manoeuvre through a small hallway, why not consider a conservatory extension at the front of your property? This is a great extension idea for bungalows too.
The mix of rustic materials and contemporary framework gives this small conservatory a distinctive modern country feel. Enhance the small space with a simple and coherent grey and white palette for a smart and sophisticated feel.
Roman blinds and layered soft furnishings keep the look comfortable.
21. Make sure there's plenty of storage
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In this neat small dining room idea, banquette seating not only makes sure there's somewhere for everyone to chow down on their Sunday roast. It also doubles as plentiful storage – something hugely important in a small space, since the tiniest bit of clutter can ruin the look.
Just lift the lids and hide school books, toys, paperwork and more out of the way.
22. Keep the colour scheme light
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Even though light will flood into the room by day, a small conservatory is in danger of feeling claustrophobic at night and in winter. Avoid this by choosing pale colours for the walls and floor – a washed oak would work well as it still gives you a cosy, warm finish.
Add lots of clever conservatory lighting at different levels using lamps and candles and try to avoid 'heavy furniture' – a console table, for example, would be preferable to a chest of drawers.
23. Be more productive in a sunny home office
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Why not turn your compact conservatory into a creative home office? Where better to spend your working hours than in a room filled with light and gorgeous garden views? Plus, it's proven that working next to a window makes you more productive.
This timeless look has brought elements of the outside in to connect with the garden beyond. There's a unique green vintage desk and a botanical blind to shade yourself and your computer screen from the sun.
24. Extend entertaining space in style
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Extend your entertaining space with an additional, attractive dining area. The light conservatory will make a fabulous and practical social space, although so much glass can look cold. Therefore, choose wooden furniture in a rich tone to add warmth.
Make the transition to the outside seamless with similar planters and foliage both inside and out.
25. Showcase a specific style
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Ornate furniture looks even more elegant in a light-filled room. Just a few pieces enhanced with shabby chic accessories, in garden-style metal materials, will turn your small conservatory in a serene and romantic French-inspired space. Balance the intricate furniture with a palette of off-white and neutrals to keep the small space light, fresh and airy.
26. Dedicate a cosy spot for 'me' time
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Create a captivating place to escape to and enjoy the views. Lime-washed furniture and a linen armchair and stool create an elegant coastal living room feel in this charming petite conservatory.
Pastel cushions and blankets keep the nook cosy while an indoor bay tree adds a shot of natural colour. Be sure to add plenty of storm lanterns to give the room an intimate atmosphere at sunset.
What is the smallest size for a conservatory?
A three by three-metre conservatory is compact, but the perfect size for a small conservatory that will still offer plenty of extra space and be a welcome addition to any home.
‘Generally speaking, you don’t need planning permission when adding a conservatory as they are considered a permitted development, says Matthew Currington, Technical Director at the Lighting Superstore . ‘However, it does need to meet certain regulations, otherwise you might be fined and your conservatory altered or demolished.’
‘It’s exempt from planning rules as long as it’s no more than 4m high and lower than the highest part of the existing roof, covers no more than 50 percent of the land around the ‘original house’ and glazed with an external door linking your house and conservatory.’
‘If it doesn’t adhere to these requirements, planning permission may apply. If you’re still worried, registered installers have extensive experience dealing with planning permissions, so can deal with this on your behalf.’
Can you have a conservatory in a small garden?
Obviously, if the garden is exceptionally small a conservatory might be out of the question, but by choosing a compact design a small conservatory is perfectly feasible and won’t mean sacrificing your entire garden.
‘You want your conservatory to be useable whatever the weather,’ adds Matthew Currington, ‘so make sure you take into consideration the temperature throughout the year and where the conservatory faces.’
‘Any structure north-facing will be cooler as it receives less direct sunlight. This means it won’t overheat on warm days but will need insulation and heating to make it cosy in winter.’
‘A south-facing conservatory will bask in direct sunlight for most of the day. So it’s ideal for winter sun but in the summer in may become uncomfortably warm, so plan for plenty of ventilation to allow fresh air to flow.’
‘And if you do want to use your conservatory all year round, it’s worth ensuring it’s properly insulated, so you don’t lose the heat in the winter. Install blinds and curtains to keep the temperature consistent.’
Is a small conservatory worth it?
A small conservatory is always worth it, to gain not only more space but give your home a different perspective.
Not only will going small help keep your conservatory budget down. It will also most likely come under 'permitted development' regulations so you will not need planning permission (as long as the conservatory is separated from the house by external quality walls, doors or windows). Check The Planning Portal for the most up-to-date regulations.
What can you do with a small conservatory?
You can do wonders with even the smallest conservatory, adding square footage and an element of open design to your existing home layout. There are plenty of designs and materials to choose from, from classic styles with timber frames to more modern looks with aluminium or uPVC structures.
Once you've taken these key points into account you can lift your setting with colour, pattern and themes to create the ideal small conservatory that is right for you.
Amy Cutmore is Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. She works on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life.
And she's a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year. A homes journalist for two decades, she has a strong background in technology and appliances, and has a small portfolio of rental properties, so can offer advice to renters and rentees, alike.
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Whether it’s a lean-to conservatory or a more elegant Victorian style, a small conservatory will allow you to maximise the space you have, while creating a beautiful new room that can be used all year round.
Perfect for limited spaces, a small conservatory is a cost-effective way to upgrade your home and due to its size, it’s unlikely you will need planning permission. When it comes to design, lean-to conservatories are often best suited to smaller spaces, but we can tailor to your exact needs, with Edwardian and Victorian small conservatory options too. Plus, your choice of frame colour, roof type and handle options will make your new conservatory truly bespoke to your home.
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A cost-effective way to expand your home
A small conservatory is an incredibly affordable way to add space to your home and thanks to its small size, it’s unlikely planning permission will be required. Small conservatories usually cost less as fewer materials are needed and it takes less time to build, but the exact cost will vary depending on the style and options you choose.
Transform your space, no matter how small
A small conservatory can transform the space you have into something useful and attractive, no matter how limited the space.
In our experience, we find lean-to conservatories are often best suited to smaller spaces with their classic and compact design. However, Edwardian or Victorian-style conservatories can also work in tight and awkward spaces, so the choice is yours. Whatever your preference, we can help bring your small conservatory ideas to life and make any sized conservatory a stunning addition to your home.
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Our small conservatories offer superior thermal performance and are efficient at regulating temperature throughout the year, meaning they can be used frequently without the worry of high heating bills. Our high-performance roofs help to prevent the escape of natural warmth and deal with extreme weather conditions, so you can stay warm and comfortable even when it's cold outside.
What roof can I have on a small conservatory?
At Everest, we give you the choice of 3 distinctive roof types for your new small conservatory.
Glass conservatory roof
A very common option when designing a new conservatory is to choose a glass roof.
Glass conservatory roofs consist of large glass panels that provide copious amounts of natural light into your home, even on an overcast day, compared to polycarbonate or tiled roofs. Everest conservatory glass roofs have superior solar control eco clean glass, which will help to keep your conservatory cooler in the summer and make it easier to keep clean.
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Livin'roof combines solid and glazed roofing seamlessly for a stylish look and thermally efficient room. The Livinroof roofing system is constructed from insulated composite external panels and high-performance PU board insulation. These are strong and robust, and totally thermally efficient. Glazed panels can be inserted to replace almost any of the roofing panels to maximise light and produce a contemporary feel that is not easily achievable with other types of roofing systems.
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Tiled conservatory roof
Our tiled roof extensions are specially engineered to maximise the amount of glass, but still have the strength and stability built in to support a tiled roof.
The sturdy insulated roof panels give superior thermal performance and comply with all current building regulations. With the added option of full height glass panels in the roof, you can let in natural light where required, creating the best of all possible worlds.
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Choosing a new conservatory can be a daunting task, so to help you here are some popular FAQs which you might find useful.
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How small can a conservatory be?
Small conservatories are a cost-effective way to extend your living space and can often add value to your home.
Due to their size a small conservatory will rarely need planning permission either. The average size of a small conservatory is generally 8ft square/2.5m square, however, the most popular size is 10 x 8ft/3 x 2.5m. Everest conservatories have a minimum width and projection available of 1.5m. So whether you are limited on space or budget or you simply just want to create a cosy space, a small conservatory is a great solution.+
Do you need planning permission for a small conservatory?
You can build a small conservatory or single-storey extension without planning permission if it's no bigger than the maximum height of 4m high or 3m high (if within 2m of a boundary) and the conservatory does not cover more than half the garden. At Everest, we take care of planning permission including all buildings regs and working with building control to ensure your new construction conforms to all UK building standards and requirements.
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21.03.2019The winter garden is a great place to relax
The winter garden is a great opportunity to “preserve” at home a little summer, sun and greenery, which is so lacking in our latitudes, with their cold and dullness almost half a year long .
This is not only a great place for relaxation and recreation (green, as you know, has positive psychophysical properties for a person), but also an indicator of a certain status of its owner.
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- Design of a cottage with a winter garden: important features
- Winter garden: choosing a style
Despite the fact that the winter garden is one of the most complex types of landscaping, which will require special knowledge in architecture, engineering and decorative gardening, the use of modern materials and construction techniques to implement a house project with a winter garden will not be too difficult.
Greening the winter garden with flower pots
Projects of one-story and two-story houses and cottages with a winter garden may include different approaches to their creation and use: heating system is not installed in it. In early spring, portable IR emitters or electric heaters can be used for heating. For glazing the winter garden-buffer, structures made of aluminum profiles and stained glass are used, as an option for the northern regions - lightweight double-glazed windows.
An example of such a garden is a glazed veranda
Winter garden - buffer
Example of winter garden exterior - verandas
- residential garden - an integrated space in which both people and plants should feel comfortable. Most often, this is a recreation area, but there may be options for both the living room and the dining room. In most cases, the garden heating system is a general heating system; in the design and construction, special attention is paid to heat saving and waterproofing of structures. Plus - the ventilation system must ensure the maintenance of acceptable humidity, preventing the occurrence of mold and fungi, as well as metal corrosion
Winter garden - as part of the living space
Winter garden - kitchen
Example of the exterior of a residential winter garden
- greenhouse garden - the main indicators and conditions are adjusted taking into account the cultivation of flowers and plants, this is what becomes a priority and the choice depends on it and installation of all life support systems.
Most often, plants of tropical origin are grown in such gardens, therefore reliable metal-plastic bags are used as glazing and an integrated climate system is created. As a dwelling, such a garden is not used, rather - as a place to relax.
Winter garden - greenhouse
A good composition of flowers and decorative elements will greatly decorate the greenhouse garden
Project of a house with a winter garden: important features :
- the eastern direction is one of the most promising, primarily due to the long daylight hours. In summer, it does not overheat much, but in the calculations it is necessary to take into account the possibility of additional shading (in summer) and forced ventilation
Large chandelier and aged furniture in the winter garden
- west direction - will save on heating, the heat accumulated during the day is retained for a long time. However, in summer, additional air cooling (conditioning) may be required, but in general, such placement of the winter garden is ideal if a recreation area is planned in it
Winter garden, decorated in neoclassical style
- the south direction is one of the most problematic, primarily due to the absorption of a large amount of heat, which will require additional costs for ventilation and watering plants, air humidification.
On the other hand, such placement is justified if it is planned to create a greenhouse garden with heat-loving (tropical) flora
Large flower pots with trees and a climbing flower bush in the winter garden
- north facing - such a garden accumulates minimal heat, so additional heating is required, but it will be possible to save some on ventilation. On the other hand, the winter garden will create a kind of buffer zone that prevents cold air from entering the living space in winter
A small conservatory with a coffee table and cozy armchairs
A project of a country house with a conservatory must necessarily provide for a thorough study of several issues:
- heating is a key point, especially if you plan to have plants in the winter garden all year round. Optimal mode: during the day - +24, at night - around 14-15 degrees. The heating system can be integrated into the overall system of the house, or it can be autonomous. Any type of heaters can be used for heating: infrared, electric, steam (water), air or stove heating, heating using split systems, “warm floor” system
Winter garden with fireplace
- ventilation – a distinction should be made between air conditioning (i.
e. air cooling in the summer season) and ventilation proper – i.e. providing an influx of fresh, oxygenated air, which is very important for the normal growth and development of plants. When installing metal-plastic systems, natural ventilation will be minimal, just opening the window partially solves the problem - in winter, the flow of cold air bursting into the garden can be detrimental to plants. Plus, such ventilation causes unjustified heat loss. That is why the winter garden will require the installation of forced ventilation, optimally with a heat recovery system, which will reduce heat loss by up to 70%
The winter garden is ventilated with a ceiling fan
Tip! For high structures, it is desirable to equip transoms (windows) and roof windows with electric drive with remote control and equip them with mosquito nets, which will provide protection from insects.
Victorian-style conservatory
- lighting - during the autumn-winter period, plants may experience a lack of lighting, which negatively affects their development.
Therefore, to obtain an acceptable level of illumination, additional lighting will have to be designed. We immediately exclude incandescent lamps (their emission spectrum does not support photosynthesis in plants), fluorescent and sodium lamps are very sensitive to voltage instability, which is why they quickly fail. Therefore, either metal halide (gas discharge, high pressure) lamps, whose spectrum almost completely repeats the solar one, or special phytolamps will be required. On average, for lighting 5 square meters. m of a winter garden (with a roof height of 2.5 m) will require 4 metal halide lamps with a power of 40 W
Urban winter garden with special lighting
Built-in lamps and brick floor in the winter garden
- watering - installing a drip irrigation system will help to reduce time and water consumption, it can also provide different intensity of moisture for each plant individually. Some plants may need a very humid environment - they get moisture from the air, so you will have to provide for the installation of fountains
The combination of an indoor pool and a winter garden - as an unusual and interesting solution
Fish pond and artificial waterfall in the winter garden
- shading - intense solar radiation not only inhibits plant growth, but causes additional costs for air conditioning and watering.
Shading can be achieved by installing curtains (blinds) inside, made of fabric, bamboo or plastic. For the winter garden, which has a southern location, it is recommended to use a special solar-reflecting glass with a special coating
Roman blinds in the winter garden
In general, there are several parameters that, as proven by experience, it is desirable to adhere to. First of all - the area, it is impractical to plan a winter garden less than 15 sq.m. The minimum internal height is 3 m, the depth of the garden is not less than 3 m, the slope of the roof is not less than 40 degrees. Increasing the slope leads to a more efficient light distribution, plus - with a large slope, snow / dirt will not accumulate.
Winter garden roof with correct slope
Winter garden: choosing a style
Roughly speaking, all winter garden projects can be divided into several types:
- Victorian style is a classic option, it is perfect for a house with any exterior.
The most popular are winter gardens built in the form of protruding polyhedrons with a glass roof of a five-beam (rarely three-beam) shape. A garden with a three-beam shape can be easily attached to almost any building. The five-beam shape is used to obtain a rounded shape of the garden, in addition, it allows you to optimally design the space inside. Slightly less popular are T-shaped or P-shaped gardens.0015
Exterior of a six-pointed Victorian conservatory
Exterior of a conservatory made in the Victorian style
- The Gregorian style is a building with a simple outline, a distinctive feature of which is the predominance of straight lines and rectangular intersections. This form allows you to most effectively plan the internal area of \u200b\u200bbuilding
Example of a Gregorian winter garden exterior
Hi-tech winter garden
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Beautiful interiors and design If you decide to create a winter garden in a private house, then we congratulate you! Whether you live in a village or a big city, you will fill your life with joyful and pleasant moments. Fill your winter garden with exotic plants, turn it into an additional living room - at any time of the year you will be in harmony with nature. Whether you're hiring builders or building your own winter garden, we've got some good tips for you.
Natural stone walls add comfort to the winter garden
Winter garden glazing
Glazing is, of course, the key to creating a winter garden. Glass must be insulated. When designing a roof, its slope plays an important role. Calculate how the sun's rays fall in winter: the roof should be at right angles to them. Then in the winter you will be able to collect all the solar heat, and in the summer you will be able to hide from the scorching sun. All year round, your garden will be maintained at an optimal, comfortable temperature.
Add a couple of fresh accents using furniture
The glazed terrace as a winter garden
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Enjoy a delicious breakfast or read a wonderful book in this winter garden
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Winter garden decoration
Of course, the winter garden can be used to store plants in winter. You can also make a greenhouse out of it, where you can grow your own vegetables all year round. However, let's consider the option where the interior of the winter garden resembles a living room where you can gather with the whole family, enjoy nature and fresh air at any time of the year and in any weather.
In the first place - comfort and coziness! Use comfortable upholstered furniture or beautiful rattan garden furniture. Set up a comfortable table and don't forget the lamps. Thus, sockets will also come in handy for you.
Plants are without a doubt the soul of a winter garden. Fill the room with greenery. The very embodiment of comfort, round full of flowering plants, your winter garden will become an oasis where you can fill up with strength for new achievements!
Classic furniture in an aluminum winter garden
Do you think that the vine is only a summer plant? By no means!
Wonderful idea: winter garden dining room
Glazed terrace as a winter garden
If you already have a wonderful veranda or terrace where you like to spend time in good weather, why not glaze it? A small family does not need a large winter garden, a glazed veranda is enough - a calm corner with fresh air, where you can spend winter evenings.
