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Affordable Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Edmonds Home
Edmonds Home
Atwil Design Staging & PhotographyAtwil Design Staging & Photography
Atwil Design, in-house photographer
Extension de villa
Extension de villa
T design architectureT design architecture
Sunroom Installation
Sunroom Installation
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
Four Seasons Sunroom
Glebe House
Glebe House
Nicole Falla InteriorsNicole Falla Interiors
Still work in progress.... a sneak preview of part of the project for this gorgeous Guernsey farmhouse. An informal conservatory to enjoy the daylight in all the seasons. A relaxed and versatile space to enjoy with family, friends, or a sanctuary for quiet contemplation after a busy day.
Broadway
Broadway
Fong Concepts Interior DesignFong Concepts Interior Design
Sunroom Addition - Interior
Sunroom Addition - Interior
Annapolis InteriorsAnnapolis Interiors
My clients were having a modest sunroom installed off of their living room that connected to their deck area. It was a small space with two entrances. In order to maximize the floor space and offer versatility, I specified two swivel chairs with storage ottomans, a glass-top iron pub table with swivel barstools, and a radiant heat tile floor to keep the room cozy all year round.
City Townhouse
City Townhouse
Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.
The new solarium, with central air conditioning and heated French Limestone floors, seats 4 people for intimate family dining. It is used all year long, allowing the family to enjoy the walled private garden in every season. Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Contemporary Dining
Contemporary Dining
Up For Grabs InteriorsUp For Grabs Interiors
Woodland Luxury - Glass Sunroom
Woodland Luxury - Glass Sunroom
LumonLumon
Traditional Conservatory
Traditional Conservatory
Deck build
Deck build
Habidex RenovationsHabidex Renovations
Sitting area, open deck. Glass sundeck enclosure
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
John Rich ArchitectsJohn Rich Architects
John Rich Architects
Pool House Conservatory
Pool House Conservatory
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Benjamin Hill Photography
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Our Work
Our Work
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Folsom Sunroom Addition
Folsom Sunroom Addition
PETKUS BROTHERSPETKUS BROTHERS
We installed a Four Seasons Curved Sunroom, 20x 40' in there back yard, we also served as contractor to the rest of there home improvement including the foundation, and cement walk way. This project was competed it three weeks.
Relaxing Hampstead Home
Relaxing Hampstead Home
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Anna Stathaki
Backyard Beauty
Backyard Beauty
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
This project features a true, classic sunroom in the earliest tradition of the New England concept. Utilizing large, top quality, energy efficient windows with a solid mahogany wood frame roof, we provided the client with a contemporary look and feel. Taking advantage of the lovely view to the rear of their home, the clients wanted to bring that outdoor feeling indoors. The roof was glazed with insulated glass units which utilized soft coat Low E and Argon gas for solid performance in any weather. The room is also fully conditioned so that it remains functional in any of New England’s diverse seasons. Another important facet of the project was the need to provide direct access to the new sunroom from the existing kitchen. This would allow the vista to be clearly visible while in the kitchen or in the sunroom. We used a gable-style or “pitched glass” roof so as to introduce additional height in the center of the space. This allowed for the best possible view of the exterior from the kitchen while blending with the existing house architecture. This classic New England sunroom gets it done in all the ways that matter.

Affordable Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
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