Conservatories were first built to display and cultivate tropical plants. The 19th Century was the golden age for conservatory building, especially in England. Even today, these rooms are more commonplace in England where there is a profound love of gardening. However, conservatories eventually emigrated to the United States where today they are used as an extra room rather than solely for horitculture. I couldn't resist sharing these beautiful conservatories (found here in the good ol' USA)...
The boundary between inside and out has been blurred, creating the illusion of a dining room set in the middle of a garden. What a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors when the elements prevent you from actually being outside. I love the grandiose light fixture!
Slightly more streamlined and modern, this conservatory is simple and serene. The restrained color palette and clean lines keeps the focus on the surrounding vista with little distraction.
Rich in color and detail, this conservatory is traditional elegance at it's best. I love the ceiling detail and the period light fixture suspended below the skylight! Wouldn't you love to enjoy a tasty meal here?
Living in Seattle, where the rain never seems to stop, a conservatory would be a useful addition!
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