Sunroom
The structure is made up of two rooms: a gravel-floor greenhouse and a concrete-floor tearoom. A partial wall in the center of the building elegantly divides the two spaces, forming the backdrop for a prized bonsai on the greenhouse side and a wall for a built-in gas fireplace on the teahouse side. In winter, the fireplace keeps the teahouse side warm and cozy, while the greenhouse section is temperature-regulated with a Modine heat system. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115445625?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9506&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery8_10&newsletterId=9506
The three sides of the ipe deck fold up to cover the large windows, closing up the structure and providing protection from winter storms that can toss up debris. “The system works through a series of pulleys that are calibrated to lift both sides of each deck or shutter simultaneously,” says project manager Paul Schlachter of Apollo Design Studio. “Through a series of electric winches located under the cabin, the decks are controlled by standard wall switches inside.” https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115445625?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9506&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery8_10&newsletterId=9506
This sunroom also blurs the lines between indoors and out, thanks not only to the floor-to-ceiling windows but also to the copious use of plants. They add layers of color, texture and life. Style note: That thick rug is an unexpected move for a space with an outdoor feel. It adds warmth, color and visual interest. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114396886?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9234&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery3&newsletterId=9234
This London dining space by Imperfect Interiors has an enviable conservatory feel thanks to its glass roof and expansive windows. The built-in bench allows room for more folks to cozy up in here than chairs would, while scads of throw pillows keep things comfortable. Style tip: Keep the lighting cozy, particularly when it’s overhead, by adding dimmers to control the brightness. It allows you to completely change the mood of a room. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114560461?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9187&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5&newsletterId=9187
In a landscape painting, the artist is limited by the edges of the canvas. Yet, when it’s done well, we viewers believe that the landscape extends beyond the confines of the frame. These boundaries are often blurred by including trees and foliage right up to the edges of the work. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114026566?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9185&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery13&newsletterId=9185
Siting an outdoor sink under a roof overhang or shade structure, where there is protection from the sun and other outdoor elements, can make the sink area much more usable. In cold-winter climates, the best spot for your outdoor sink may be in a breezeway or tucked inside the garage. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108423619?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u9031&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery10&newsletterId=9031
https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113522460?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u8905&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery13&newsletterId=8905 The height of the conservatory was carefully calculated to stop just short of the second-floor windows. For the sake of privacy, the brick is more extensive on the side that’s more visible from neighboring houses. Two doors produce a functional flow in the space: One is next to the raised wooden deck; the other leads to the yard. The deck has weatherproof hardwood steps that DOUBLE AS SEATS. The smaller steps can be moved or stacked to rearrange the layout. The same weatherproof hardwood was used for the conservatory staircase. Although it is hard to see in this photo, there is a tempered glass floor in front of the white-framed folding doors to the deck. This brings daylight into the basement.
A courtyard in the center of the house allows light to penetrate inside and gives rooms access to green space. Lush green planting in the courtyard helps improve air quality. The owners say that since the stairs and the courtyard are two of the main architectural features of the home, it was especially important to get their landscaping right. Besides providing light and air to every room in the house, the courtyard also collects water that flows from the roof, down a chain passing through the counterweight to the garden sculpture below, and into the underground water tank in the rear.
Windows on three sides. Sofa should face out. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/the-10-most-popular-sunrooms-of-2019-stsetivw-vs~129332029
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