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Five Points Renovation
Five Points Renovation
Athens Building CompanyAthens Building Company
VINTAGE STONE
VINTAGE STONE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
The main design goal of this Northern European country style home was to use traditional, authentic materials that would have been used ages ago. ORIJIN STONE premium stone was selected as one such material, taking the main stage throughout key living areas including the custom hand carved Alder™ Limestone fireplace in the living room, as well as the master bedroom Alder fireplace surround, the Greydon™ Sandstone cobbles used for flooring in the den, porch and dining room as well as the front walk, and for the Greydon Sandstone paving & treads forming the front entrance steps and landing, throughout the garden walkways and patios and surrounding the beautiful pool. This home was designed and built to withstand both trends and time, a true & charming heirloom estate. Architecture: Rehkamp Larson Architects Builder: Kyle Hunt & Partners Landscape Design & Stone Install: Yardscapes Mason: Meyer Masonry Interior Design: Alecia Stevens Interiors Photography: Scott Amundson Photography & Spacecrafting Photography
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Sunroom furniture furnishing details including custom woven roman shades and light gray accent chairs.
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Luxurious Family Home
Luxurious Family Home
Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Plantation Sunroom
Plantation Sunroom
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Sun room with casement windows open to let fresh air in and to connect to the outdoors.
Lakefront Home
Lakefront Home
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
All season room with views of lake. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Falmouth Residence
Falmouth Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
wicker furniture, wood coffee table, glass candle holders, folding side table, orange side table, orange pillow, striped cushions, clerestory windows, Photography by Michael J. Lee
Devonshire
Devonshire
Custom Design/Build, Inc.Custom Design/Build, Inc.
On the interior, not a stitch of drywall was used, the entire enclosure was treated like a lake house porch. Double doors to the back yard allow large plants to be brought in during the winter. A potting station, built in bookshelves that double as seating and heated floors make this a gardener's delight. Photo by Susan Webb
Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress
Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress
Goodwin Heart Pine CompanyGoodwin Heart Pine Company
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
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.
Stonebridge Residence
Stonebridge Residence
Beard + Riser ArchitectsBeard + Riser Architects
The Monroe Model at Oxford Estates
The Monroe Model at Oxford Estates
Providence Homes IncProvidence Homes Inc
Black Lake Residence
Black Lake Residence
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Spacecrafting
4 Season Sunroom
4 Season Sunroom
Metro Design and Staging, Inc.Metro Design and Staging, Inc.
Contemporary Retreat
Contemporary Retreat
MAGUIRE CONSTRUCTION INCMAGUIRE CONSTRUCTION INC
Trent Bell Photography

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.
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Bailey & Shamoun InteriorsBailey & Shamoun Interiors
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