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Boiling Springs Residence
Boiling Springs Residence
By Mortar Architecture + Development

An extensive renovation and addition to a 1960’s-era spec house on a lovely private pond, this project sought to give a contemporary upgrade to a property that sought to incorporate classical elegance with a modern interpretation. The new house is reconceived as a three part project – the relocation of the existing home closer to the adjacent pond, the restoration of a historical stone boat house, and a modern connection between the two structures. This design called for welcoming porch that runs the full extent of the garden and pond façade, while from all three structures - framing the beautiful views of a rich lawn sloping down to the pond below
conservatory - webuser_966370980

Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
By DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Photography: Nat Rea
Floor - webuser_139274132

Sunroom Serenity
Sunroom Serenity
By Lucy Interior Design

All furnishings are available through Lucy Interior Design. www.lucyinteriordesign.com - 612.339.2225 Interior Designer: Lucy Interior Design Photographer: Andrea Rugg
couch could go by window... - webuser_5576339

A conservatory for plants and people
A conservatory for plants and people
By Town and Country Conservatories

Photo by: James Licata

Black Lake Residence
Black Lake Residence
By Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Spacecrafting
internal black window frames - akron_ltd

Grandeurwood
Grandeurwood
By Divine Custom Homes

SpaceCrafting
Sun room idea - webuser_210956289

Hyde Park Renovation
Hyde Park Renovation
By Tom Stringer Design Partners

Photography by: Jamie Padgett
❤️ - vincentandbridie

City Townhouse
City Townhouse
By 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

Modern Twist on Tradition
Modern Twist on Tradition
By Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
like this too not sure if it would work though - alicmcg

Minnehaha Remodel
Minnehaha Remodel
By Schrader & Companies

Dean Riedel

Before & After - New Old House
Before & After - New Old House
By Carpenter & MacNeille

Michael J. Lee Photography
Living Room - john_o_hora14

2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
By Housing First Minnesota

2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Pillar Homes Partner

All Season Gable Room - Parade of Homes York, PA
All Season Gable Room - Parade of Homes York, PA
By Garrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms

Nautical Cottage
Nautical Cottage
By Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Spacecrafting

My Work
My Work
By Floyd Dean Inc

Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
By TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE

We were asked to add a small sunroom off a beautiful 1960's living room. Our approach was to continue the lines of the living room out into the landscape. Opening up and glazing the walls on either side of the fireplace gave more presence to the Dale Chihuly piece mounted above while visually connecting to the garden and the new addition. Ostmo Construction Dale Christopher Lang, PhD, AIAP, NW Architectural Photography
Roof/Ceiling idea - jakki_begley

House on the Hill
House on the Hill
By Habitat Architecture

Screen porch with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace to extend the use of space during those colder months.

East Mullet Lake Cottage
East Mullet Lake Cottage
By Edgewater Design Group

This home started out as a remodel of a family’s beloved summer cottage. A fire started on the work site which caused irreparable damage. Needless to say, a remodel turned into a brand-new home. We were brought on board to help our clients re-imagine their summer haven. Windows were important to maximize the gorgeous lake view. Access to the lake was also very important, so an outdoor shower off the mudroom/laundry area with its own side entrance provided a nice beach entry for the kids. A large kitchen island open to dining and living was imperative for the family and the time they like to spend together. The master suite is on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs, one of which has built-in bunks allows the kids to have their own area. While the original family cottage is no more, we were able to successfully help our clients begin again so they can start new memories. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

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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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a conservatory renovation or are building a designer conservatory from scratch, Houzz has 53,062 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Habitat Architecture and Edgewater Design Group. Look through conservatory photos in different colours and styles and when you find a conservatory design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful conservatory ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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