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Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
A Country Cottage in Cary
A Country Cottage in Cary
Open Gate InteriorsOpen Gate Interiors
Styling a sun porch in Cary with vibrant accessories and lots of potted plants. Continuing the Country Cottage theme from inside to outside.
Solarium addition
Solarium addition
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
St. Paul - Craftsman New Home
St. Paul - Craftsman New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Design: RDS Architects | Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
Oakleigh
Oakleigh
Custom Outdoor LivingCustom Outdoor Living
Feast your eyes on the list of exciting attributes that now adorn this ultimate outdoor entertainment area, complete with every functionality you could think of: there’s a bar in there, and a pizza oven as well, there’s a sauna and spa (with stories to tell). Open the stackable doors wide, bring the outdoors inside… and no it’s not Play School. This is a seriously extraordinary transformation, from a suburban backyard of an older weatherboard home on a large block of land, to a place you can truly call ‘paradise’.
Our Work
Our Work
Air Vent Aluminum & Vinyl ProductsAir Vent Aluminum & Vinyl Products
Woodland Cottage
Woodland Cottage
Lauren Abrams DesignLauren Abrams Design
Rine Screen Porch
Rine Screen Porch
Bennett Construction CompanyBennett Construction Company
Robyn Smith
Nelson Sunroom
Nelson Sunroom
CBI RemodelCBI Remodel
Kitchen with sunroom addition for unique dining experience
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
Luis Sanandres InteriorismoLuis Sanandres Interiorismo
Galería / balcony
Traditional Update
Traditional Update
Southwick Construction, Inc.Southwick Construction, Inc.
southwick const inc
Kitchen & Sunroom Remodel- Colorado Springs, CO
Kitchen & Sunroom Remodel- Colorado Springs, CO
Christie's Design Build RemodelingChristie's Design Build Remodeling
With such a large family and such a broken-up kitchen/ entertainment space failed to meet this client's needs to successfully entertain for the holidays. She felt bad there was no place for people to sit and felt left out when she was stuck cooking in the kitchen. Blowing out the kitchen and completely opening the three seasons patio to make it into a heated/ cooled entertainment space is exactly what the client needs. Now they can enjoy the space year-round without any stress about fitting everyone in their home.
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Studs Out Remodel - Eastpoint Country Club
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Customized to perfection, a remarkable work of art at the Eastpoint Country Club combines superior craftsmanship that reflects the impeccable taste and sophisticated details. An impressive entrance to the open concept living room, dining room, sunroom, and a chef’s dream kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. The breathtaking LED backlit quartz island and bar are the perfect accents that steal the show.
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
Interiors by Steven GInteriors by Steven G
Custom Italian Furniture from the showroom of Interiors by Steven G, wood ceilings, wood feature wall, Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting, unobstructed views, doors/windows fully open to connect the master bedroom
Residence for Art
Residence for Art
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2012 James F. Wilson. All Rights Reserved.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
AfroCentric Sunroom
AfroCentric Sunroom
Designs By Des InteriorsDesigns By Des Interiors
Sunrooms and seasonal rooms are designed to be a comfortable indoor/outdoor space that can be multi-functional. This design served as a cozy entertainment space with a serving bar cart, tabletop firepit, and a projector screen for movie playing. The vibrant pops made it serene and playful for this young family to enjoy for the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
Belgrave Mansion
Belgrave Mansion
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Ranelli screened porch converted to sunroom
Ranelli screened porch converted to sunroom
Home Pro Remodeling & BuildingHome Pro Remodeling & Building
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom

Conservatory with a Skylight 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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