Georgian architecture was the style of the eighteenh century, from the reign of King George I who ascended the throne in 1711 and into the reign of King George IV. The design and architecture from that period is a merger of older British styles with other styles such as Greek and Roman to form the Georgian school. This combination of styles give Georgian design a unique feature.
This design filtered through to residential settings where Georgian design was typical. The red brick house, with courses and cornices of white stone and with trimmings of white painted woodwork, is perhaps the most common example of Georgian design still prevalent today.
Simultaneously with the early Georgian period, the conservatory itself was first being developed by the Dutch in the form of a greenhouse to protect plants from harsh winter conditions. In no time, the conservatory became a standard fixture of splendid Georgian manses constructed during the reigns of the four King Georges.
Georgian conservatories have gained in popularity in recent years. While there are some architectural devices that blend easily together, when considering the addition of a Georgian conservatory, this classic design truly works best when being added to a buildiong from that period.
The element of grandeur of a Georgian conservatory would look out of place on a modern construction.