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Lehmfarben und Lehmputz
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Anstrich mit Lehmfarbe von Claytec
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Hyalite View Residence
Constructive Solutions, Inc.Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Circle sawn and slab siding interior Photo by Mike Wiseman
Strand Natural Bamboo Click Lock Flooring
Strand Natural Bamboo Click Lock Flooring
Ambient Bamboo FloorsAmbient Bamboo Floors
Las Ventanas
Las Ventanas
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Treehouse Garden Room
Treehouse Garden Room
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Our Work
Our Work
Eco FloorsEco Floors
IMG_0267.JPG
IMG_0267.JPG
ALH Timber Framing LTDALH Timber Framing LTD
Oak frame conservatory
Vacant Staging: 729 Snowy Plains Road
Vacant Staging: 729 Snowy Plains Road
TroveCollective LLCTroveCollective LLC
Jared Reimer, Elevations Real Estate
B Street Historic Remodel
B Street Historic Remodel
Asher Homes Inc.Asher Homes Inc.
Kyle Asher
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Wallpaper and patterned draperies.
Yours by DesignYours by Design
Scalamandre wallpaper and fabrics paired with Brunswig and Fils fabrics an trims create this tiny garden room off the kitchen in an Historic home in St. Louis, Mo.
Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
Flush pulls were mortised into the doors to minimize their appearance. The room was done in a restrained palette of natural materials and finishes manipulated in an eclectic combination of traditional and contemporary details.
鎌ヶ谷の住宅
鎌ヶ谷の住宅
アトリエハコ建築設計事務所アトリエハコ建築設計事務所
2階ホール。 写真左奥の窓ガラス向こうは、バステラス。
Sunroom Addition in Madeira
Sunroom Addition in Madeira
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
家事室から中庭を眺める
家事室から中庭を眺める
橋野文設計事務所橋野文設計事務所
Sunroom Leads to Wraparound Porch
Sunroom Leads to Wraparound Porch
TIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMESTIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMES
Casa Concreta
Casa Concreta
Ascoz ArquitecturaAscoz Arquitectura
Rustic Elegance
Rustic Elegance
4 Forty Four4 Forty Four
Contractor: 4 Forty Four Inc. Photos by: Collin Waldron http://www.4fortyfour.com
Wall Treatments
Wall Treatments
Bare Root Design StudioBare Root Design Studio
Modern LED sconce on custom cedar cladded wall. Design by Nancy Gracia of Bare Root Design Studio. Photo Courtesy: M. Kyle
Rustic Traditional with Heavy Timber
Rustic Traditional with Heavy Timber
John StantonJohn Stanton

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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