With conservatories now in vogue, they became an ideal room to entertain guests and display the horticultural trophies of the British Empire.

The ambience and light of the conservatory contrasted with the dull interior of the home allowed Edwardians to introduce furniture and ornaments as exotic as plants.

From wicker settees to caged songbirds the Edwardians indulged themselves into the romance of the conservatory while maintaining classic exteriors which would have complimented the architecture of the home.

Edwardian Conservatory Examples:(click to enlarge)