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Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
This sunroom faces into a private outdoor courtyard. With the use of oversized, double-pivoting doors, the inside and outside spaces are seamlessly connected. In the cooler months, the room is a warm enclosed space bathed in sunlight and surrounded by plants. Aaron Leitz Photography
Hereford Road, London
Hereford Road, London
AmberthAmberth
David Giles
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
There were several levels of pools that were all part of the main pool. Every detail had to be considered from flow rates to capacity of pools to volume of over all water. Water in motion is so important in designing and planning a feature like this.
Orangeri i Køge
Orangeri i Køge
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Shake siding, black trim and copper gutters create an elegant and charming look that blends in perfectly with the gardens and stacked stone walls. © Lassiter Photography
Downtown Modern- Conservatory
Downtown Modern- Conservatory
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: C.H. Newton Builders, Inc. Photographer: Karen Philippe
Restructuration complète d'un loft
Restructuration complète d'un loft
UserUser
Sommergarten (Kaltwintergarten)
Sommergarten (Kaltwintergarten)
Hatru Baugesellschaft mbHHatru Baugesellschaft mbH
Islington Project
Islington Project
Milena Di Design LtdMilena Di Design Ltd
Modern rear conservatory.
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
Church Terrace - Listed Grade II
John Rich ArchitectsJohn Rich Architects
John Rich Architects
Pool House Conservatory
Pool House Conservatory
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Benjamin Hill Photography
Vitrendo
Vitrendo
Smerin ArchitectsSmerin Architects
Terry Duffell
Pool House Conservatory
Pool House Conservatory
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Benjamin Hill Photography
Hus i Odense
Hus i Odense
A little storyA little story
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Coastside view home
Coastside view home
Winges Architects Inc.Winges Architects Inc.
Gazebos and Conservatories In glass and aluminium, classic, modern or designer
Gazebos and Conservatories In glass and aluminium, classic, modern or designer
GM MorandoGM Morando
The glass door system for the home In private homes it’s a great solution for terraces, porches, balconies, verandas, gazebos and conservatories being both flexible and offering an effective barrier against the elements.
City Townhouse
City Townhouse
Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.
The new solarium, with central air conditioning and heated French Limestone floors, seats 4 people for intimate family dining. It is used all year long, allowing the family to enjoy the walled private garden in every season. Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Tilbygning som orangeri
Tilbygning som orangeri
Rasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAARasmus Jensen ARKITEKT MAA
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
Knoll Oak Court Conservatory Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Crisp black trim gives the illusion of steel windows, while natural light from the glass lantern keeps the space from feeling dark. © Lassiter Photography
Residential Work
Residential Work
Superior Aluminum & DesignSuperior Aluminum & Design

Conservatory with Concrete Flooring and a Glass Ceiling 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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