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Affordable Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Rénovation et réaménagement d'une véranda
Rénovation et réaménagement d'une véranda
ELLE M LA DECOELLE M LA DECO
Rénovation d'une véranda de petite villa de vacances : toiture et isolation, pose de Vélux, réaménagement intérieure et Homestaging.
Un écrin de lumière et de bien-être
Un écrin de lumière et de bien-être
EXTENS'KEXTENS'K
Largement vitrée, cette petite extension de 12m2 offre une bulle de douceur pour ses occupants et leur permet de profiter des bienfaits de la lumière quelle que soit la météo. © X. Boymond
Hutt Valley House
Hutt Valley House
Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Alair Homes Lake NormanAlair Homes Lake Norman
The client has a beautiful wooded view at the back of their house. Opening the kitchen and adding on a sunroom really opened the space and flooded the home with natural light, while the new patio connected the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
replacement conservatory roof
replacement conservatory roof
WABS Ltd.WABS Ltd.
Replacement conservatory roof with an insulated Guardian roof
Addition Sunroom with Fireplace
Addition Sunroom with Fireplace
Custom Home ElementsCustom Home Elements
Traditional sunroom with skylights, headboard wainscot paneling, and custom masonry wood burning fireplace.
The Higgins
The Higgins
TENNA HomesTENNA Homes
Entertainment Area comprising louvered bi-fold doors that completely open the space. Connecting the existing living to the new alfresco area.
Terenure Gate
Terenure Gate
CCH Architects LimitedCCH Architects Limited
Bedford Kitchen Design and Cabinetry
Bedford Kitchen Design and Cabinetry
USA Cabinet Store FairfaxUSA Cabinet Store Fairfax
Legacy Residence
Legacy Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
The Esther Project
The Esther Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Attractive New Sunroom/Garage with Attic Space Converted into a Game Room/Study
Attractive New Sunroom/Garage with Attic Space Converted into a Game Room/Study
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
The owners of this home in Mount Vernon Alexandria, converted the Lower level carport into an enclosed sunroom, with optional garage space, an unfinished attic space was turned into a game room with a ping pong table, and future study for their loved grandchildren. There is added extra space footage to the attic space, a cedar closet, new French doors, direct & indirect lighting, new skylight lights to brighten up the attic, triple triangle window. Also, used etched glass garage doors, created extra garage space, and used client’s provided wooded door connecting the sunroom to the patio.
A Country Cottage in Cary
A Country Cottage in Cary
Open Gate InteriorsOpen Gate Interiors
Styling a sun porch in Cary with vibrant accessories and lots of potted plants. Continuing the Country Cottage theme from inside to outside.
Rustic Gazebo
Rustic Gazebo
Attainable Solutions Inc.Attainable Solutions Inc.
Lutron Shades
Lutron Shades
Elite Audio DesignElite Audio Design
Lutron Image Library Bali - Linen Shades
An artists escape
An artists escape
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
This sunroom was the perfect fit for this artist looking for a quiet place to find inspiration. His remarkable work now has a beautiful place to be on display. The Marvin patio doors do a great job of climate control while allowing plenty of natural light in.
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Engadine - insulated roof panel, skylight and ventilation
Enhance BuildingEnhance Building
ÉTALON 4 BUILDERS
ÉTALON 4 BUILDERS
Etalon StudioEtalon Studio
Builder: Hillside Builders Project: Modern Farmhouse with professional Design Services provided by Étalon Studio
replacement conservatory roof
replacement conservatory roof
WABS Ltd.WABS Ltd.
Replacement conservatory roof with an insulated Guardian roof
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House

Affordable Conservatory with a Skylight 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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