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Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel
Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
Surrounded by windows, one can take in the naturistic views from high above the creek. It’s possible the most brilliant feature of this room is the glass window cupola, giving an abundance of light to the entertainment space. Without skipping any small details, a bead board ceiling was added as was a 60-inch wood-bladed fan to move the air around in the space, especially when the circular windows are all open. The airy four-season porch was designed as a place to entertain in a casual and relaxed setting. The sizable blue Ragno Calabria porcelain tile was continued from the outdoors and includes in-floor heating throughout the indoor space, for those chilly fall and winter days. Access to the outdoors from the either side of the curved, spacious room makes enjoying all the sights and sounds of great backyard living an escape of its own. Susan Gilmore Photography
Year Round Greenhouse
Year Round Greenhouse
Ceres Greenhouse SolutionsCeres Greenhouse Solutions
A custom greenhouse with passive solar greenhouse design and custom finishes brightens up this backyard
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Room Photo Shoot for t-Olive Properties
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Room Photo Shoot for t-Olive Properties
David Cannon PhotographyDavid Cannon Photography
An indoor/outdoor kitchen, living, and dining area by t-Olive Properties (www.toliveproperties.com). Photo by David Cannon (www.davidcannonphotography.com)
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Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
Pewaukee Conservatory Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
Two VELUX Solar Powered fresh air skylights with rain sensors help provide air circulation while the solar transparent blinds control the natural light. Decorative rafter framing, beams, and trim have bead edge throughout to add charm and architectural detail. Recessed lighting offers artificial means to brighten the space at night with a warm glow.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Garrety Glass / Betterliving SunroomsGarrety Glass / Betterliving Sunrooms
Timber Conservatories
Timber Conservatories
Nicholson Carpentry & Joinery LtdNicholson Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
Contemporary Paradise
Contemporary Paradise
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Photography: Angie Seckinger
Muskoka Cottage
Muskoka Cottage
UserUser
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography, Solar Innovations
Beautifully Burlingame
Beautifully Burlingame
Banner Day InteriorsBanner Day Interiors
Pinehaven | Modern Masterpiece by George Allen Cole
Pinehaven | Modern Masterpiece by George Allen Cole
On Point Custom HomesOn Point Custom Homes
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
JWS Custom Decks LLCJWS Custom Decks LLC
Low maintenance and full of fresh air! This elegant screened porch that doubles as a 3 season porch was built in Derry, NH. The best of both worlds! with Azek trim and vinyl lattice to complete the look! Composite decking on the interior and exterior ensures proper drainage of water from rain.
ASID award winning Sunroom
ASID award winning Sunroom
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
This ASID Award-winning sunroom inspires a sense of freshness and vitality. Artful furniture selections, whose curvilinear lines gracefully juxtapose the strong geometric lines of trusses and beams, reflect a measured study of shapes and materials that intermingle impeccably amidst a neutral color palette brushed with celebrations of coral and master millwork. Radiant-heated flooring and reclaimed wood lend warmth and comfort. Combining English, Spanish and fresh modern elements, this sunroom offers captivating views and easy access to the outside dining area, serving both form and function with inspiring gusto. A double-height ceiling with recessed LED lighting concealed in the beams seems at times to be the only thing tethering this airy expression of beauty and design excellence from floating directly into the sky.
Carriage House, Boston
Carriage House, Boston
Serret ResidentialSerret Residential
Rustic Sunroom
Rustic Sunroom
Spanish Colonial
Spanish Colonial
Mora Design, IncMora Design, Inc
Eclectic-Traditional Whole House Remodel
Eclectic-Traditional Whole House Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
The sunroom features large windows with transoms, allowing more natural light into the space and offering visual and physical access to the homeowners' gardens. The lightly white-washed tongue and groove ceiling adds texture and interest. Photo Credit - David Bader Interior Design Partner - Jeff Wasserman
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Craftmade Ceiling Fan Gallery
Light Systems IncLight Systems Inc
Craftmade
Gorgeous Screen Porches
Gorgeous Screen Porches
Amazing EZ Screen Porch WindowsAmazing EZ Screen Porch Windows

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.
Wisconsin Sunroom
Wisconsin Sunroom
Nicholas Carl DesignNicholas Carl Design
This sunroom was designed for color and fun. Blue velvet Swivel chairs were added to give this space personality. All the elements come together as on cohesive design.
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