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Cathedral Sunroom - Mt. Airy, MD
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Photography by: Jamie Padgett
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Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
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This porch features stunning views of the lake and running trails. The furniture in the space is a mix of old and new, and designer furniture and custom made furniture. We used navy blue flooring material on the ceiling to add interest, color and texture. A new Waverton Cambria top sits on an antique Weiman lacquer table base. Mark Ehlen Photography.
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California Outdoor Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Including a hidden, remote operated, drop-down projector screen including a theater projector hiding in a little wooden box above the entryway
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Contemporary Custom Renovation Sunroom
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Sunroom Addition
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Thomas Scott: Design + BuildThomas Scott: Design + Build
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Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
The view from the top, up in the eagle's nest. As seen in Interior Design Magazine's feature article. Photo credit: Kevin Scott. Other sources: Fireplace: Focus Fireplaces. Moroccan Mrirt rug: Benisouk.
Transitional Modern Tudor Rambler
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David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Contemporary Sunroom Addition & Outdoor Living Space
Contemporary Sunroom Addition & Outdoor Living Space
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Contemporary style four-season sunroom addition can be used year-round for hosting family gatherings, entertaining friends, or relaxing with a good book while enjoying the inviting views of the landscaped backyard and outdoor patio area. The gable roof sunroom addition features trapezoid windows, a white vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and a blue gray porcelain paver floor tile from Landmark’s Frontier20 collection. A luxurious ventless fireplace, finished in a white split limestone veneer surround with a brown stained custom cedar floating mantle, functions as the focal point and blends in beautifully with the neutral color palette of the custom-built sunroom and chic designer furnishings. All the windows are custom fit with remote controlled smart window shades for energy efficiency and functionality.
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
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EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space. A tall gable roof line with large fixed windows will bring in more than ample sunlight, creating both a bright and warm outdoor room. On warm days, these windows can be opened to about 75% of the size of the screened openings to allow cooling air to flow through.
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Яркая квартира с желтым диваном и голубой стеной в спальне
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Лоджия с зоной хранения и плиткой с геометрическим рисунком на полу.
Flower Hill (Interior)
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Okemos Home
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CA Concepts Inc.CA Concepts Inc.
3 Season Room With Fireplace
3 Season Room With Fireplace
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3 Season Room with fireplace and great views
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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.
Don't Mind if I Sunroom
Don't Mind if I Sunroom
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Long sunroom turned functional family gathering space with new wall of built ins, detailed millwork, ample comfortable seating in Dover, MA.
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