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Concord Twp Custom Home
Concord Twp Custom Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
King's Farm
King's Farm
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Opening up from the master bedroom, this cozy room offers a spectacular view of the lake and is perfect for reading, studying or even a little nap. Photo Credit: Jim Craigmyle Photography
Greenhouse | Doylestown, PA
Greenhouse | Doylestown, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
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Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
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Villa Firenze
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Richard Manion Architecture Inc.Richard Manion Architecture Inc.
Jamaica Plain Solarium and Kitchen Remodel
Jamaica Plain Solarium and Kitchen Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This stunning sunroom features a light and airy breakfast nook with built-in banquette seating against a farmhouse-style industrial table for family seating. It is open to the brand new kitchen remodeled for this client.
Converted Carriage House
Converted Carriage House
Sam Balukonis | PhotographerSam Balukonis | Photographer
Heritage Manor
Heritage Manor
Thomas & LordThomas & Lord
9th Street
9th Street
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sherwin Williams - White Wisp OC-54 Ceiling & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Chaise Lounge: Hickory Chair, Made to Measure Lounge Side Table: Noir, Hiro Table
Renovation at the Chop
Renovation at the Chop
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This generously sized room creates the perfect environment for dining and entertaining. Ventilation is provided by balanced sliding sash windows and a traditional rising canopy on the roof. Columns provide the perfect position for both internal and external lighting. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior :Earth Interior: Porcini Size- 10.9M X 6.5M
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Fox Mill Four Seasons Addition
Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.
Minns Road
Minns Road
Lisa Burdus Interior DesignLisa Burdus Interior Design
Maree Homer
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Open plan orangery extension with fireplace (and bespoke dog windows)
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Darren Chung
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Cioffi ArchitectCioffi Architect
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Estate with a View
Estate with a View
RCL DevelopmentRCL Development
Victorian to Contemporary
Victorian to Contemporary
Sanya Polescuk ArchitectsSanya Polescuk Architects
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
This formal living room is located directly off of the main entry of a traditional style located just outside of Seattle on Mercer Island. Our clients wanted a space where they could entertain, relax and have a space just for mom and dad. The center focus of this space is a custom built table made of reclaimed maple from a bowling lane and reclaimed corbels, both from a local architectural salvage shop. We then worked with a local craftsman to construct the final piece.

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.
Charles McCall 1927 Spanish Mediterranean in Piedmont
Charles McCall 1927 Spanish Mediterranean in Piedmont
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Sunroom opening onto garden on two sides. Photo by Eric Rorer
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