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Golf Course Get Away
Golf Course Get Away
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Three Season room with views of the golf course. Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com Sue Fortier
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
The Sunroom
The Sunroom
Tweak Your SpaceTweak Your Space
Family Room, Sitting Room, and Seaside Porch
Family Room, Sitting Room, and Seaside Porch
AudioArtAudioArt
In-ceiling speakers in Sunroom overlooking Atlantic ocean.
Gristmill Residence
Gristmill Residence
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
Rotating Living Wall
Rotating Living Wall
GreenTowers, LLCGreenTowers, LLC
The Rotating Living Wall is our take on a traditional, static, living wall. The rotation of the system brings the planter to you, meaning that this living wall is easy to maintain and can grow food. We have spent two years conducting research on its productivity at Penn State, and greenhouses currently use this system to increase their growing efficiency.
Culinary Workshop
Culinary Workshop
Shelter | Architecture + DesignShelter | Architecture + Design
This 4 season porch on the back of the home extends the entertainment space and is an inviting addition to be enjoyed year-round.
Country Ranch Transformation
Country Ranch Transformation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The 3-season porch is at ground level looking out upon the patio and fire pit. Placing the deck above the 3-season porch maximized the use of the available space.
Cigar Room Addition
Cigar Room Addition
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Cigar Room Interior - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: Jamie Sangar Photography
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel
Kitchen & Bath DepotKitchen & Bath Depot
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Deffenbaugh HomesDeffenbaugh Homes
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
California in Your Backyard - Glass Sunroom
LumonLumon
Glass walls slide to the side and fold open for a flexible sunroom space.
Urban breakfast / mud room
Urban breakfast / mud room
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
A small addition that includes a breakfast banquette and built-in mud room cabinetry. Carefully sized windows, French door and skylight bring lots of light to the space for a fresh, inviting look. The breakfast banquette serves as a convenient location for a dog door to the rear patio. Photo by Omar Gutiérrez, Architect
Reforma a Gràcia (2)
Reforma a Gràcia (2)
RSArquitectesRSArquitectes
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Modern Sunroom Addition in Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
Net Zero Home
Net Zero Home
Imery GroupImery Group
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Mid-Century Alameda Whole House Remodel
Treve Johnson PhotographyTreve Johnson Photography
NW DC Mudroom Addition
NW DC Mudroom Addition
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
John Gessner
Flagstone Sun Room
Flagstone Sun Room
Larkin ConstructionLarkin Construction
Restored the Flagstone patio and winterized the porch so the family can enjoy the outside and the rest of their property year round!

Affordable 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.
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