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Deephaven Remodel
Deephaven Remodel
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
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The Pawley House on Pawleys Island
The Pawley House on Pawleys Island
CHD InteriorsCHD Interiors
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
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Inman Park Screened Porch and Kitchen
Inman Park Screened Porch and Kitchen
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Small sunroom with beautiful lighting and dark brown wicker furniture and medium-sized televison.
The All Season Room
The All Season Room
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
The original room was just a screen room with a low flat ceiling constructed over decking. There was a door off to the side with a cumbersome staircase, another door leading to the rear yard and a slider leading into the house. Since the room was all screens it could not really be utilized all four seasons. Another issue, bugs would come in through the decking, the screens and the space under the two screen doors. To create a space that can be utilized all year round we rebuilt the walls, raised the ceiling, added insulation, installed a combination of picture and casement windows and a 12' slider along the deck wall. For the underneath we installed insulation and a new wood look vinyl floor. The space can now be comfortably utilized most of the year.
The All Season Room
The All Season Room
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
The original room was just a screen room with a low flat ceiling constructed over decking. There was a door off to the side with a cumbersome staircase, another door leading to the rear yard and a slider leading into the house. Since the room was all screens it could not really be utilized all four seasons. Another issue, bugs would come in through the decking, the screens and the space under the two screen doors. To create a space that can be utilized all year round we rebuilt the walls, raised the ceiling, added insulation, installed a combination of picture and casement windows and a 12' slider along the deck wall. For the underneath we installed insulation and a new wood look vinyl floor. The space can now be comfortably utilized most of the year.
Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
DELIWALA BUNGALOW
Usine StudioUsine Studio
Cozily designed covered gazebo sets an exceptional outdoor yet indoor zone
Nolin Lake A View from All Angles
Nolin Lake A View from All Angles
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
N. Island
N. Island
Kristan & Co. Interior DesignKristan & Co. Interior Design
House Renovation, White Oak
House Renovation, White Oak
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Double sided fireplace looking from sun room to great room. Beautiful coffered ceiling and big bright windows.
Downingwood House
Downingwood House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
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Julian Street II
Julian Street II
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Screened in Porch to Sunroom Conversion
Screened in Porch to Sunroom Conversion
Re-Mix Home DesignsRe-Mix Home Designs
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Indianapolis Showhouse 2020
Shine DesignShine Design
Poncey Highlands Whole Home Remodel
Poncey Highlands Whole Home Remodel
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
The brick fireplace in this sunroom allows these homeowners to enjoy the outdoors all year long.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
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Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The conservatory space was transformed into a bright space full of light and plants. It also doubles up as a small office space with plenty of storage and a very comfortable Victorian refurbished chaise longue to relax in.
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Dirty Screen Porch to Sunny Playroom
Norton Design StudioNorton Design Studio
Turning this dark and dirty screen porch into a bright sunroom provided the perfect spot for a cheery playroom, making this house so much more functional for a family with two young kids.

Conservatory 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.
Interior Design // Newnan GA
Interior Design // Newnan GA
Robyn Studios Architecture & InteriorsRobyn Studios Architecture & Interiors
The client wanted to change the color scheme and punch up the style with accessories such as curtains, rugs, and flowers. The couple had the entire downstairs painted and installed new light fixtures throughout.
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