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Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Private Residence
Private Residence
Saroki ArchitectureSaroki Architecture
Overlooking the rear garden and wetland beyond stands the conservatory, which sits as a distinct glass object on a stone base- its transparency evokes a large and limitless space within.
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Comer ConstructionComer Construction
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
UserUser
Albany Remodel
Albany Remodel
Sand & Stars DesignSand & Stars Design
Kat Alves
Retirement Bliss
Retirement Bliss
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Interior view of the stunning sunroom. Gorgeous wood ceilings, natural stone floors and flooded with light. This room with a view is a shining star and most likely to be a favorite lounging spot!
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
Sunroom Addition – with love from the West Coat
Sunroom Addition – with love from the West Coat
EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & RemodelingEGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling
Justin Tierney
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
Spanish Modern Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Kip Dawkins
Sunrise Solarium
Sunrise Solarium
CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.
This modern solarium is the addition to an existing single family home in Sunrise, Florida. The solarium consists of skylights, travertine floors, exposed tongue and groove ceilings, and a series of sliding glass doors to maximize the relationship between interior and exterior. Rendering by Christopher and Stephanie Casariego
A Room With a View
A Room With a View
Steveworks LLCSteveworks LLC
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Benjamin Hill
Long Grove
Long Grove
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
The soft cream color of the walls and painted white cabinets perfectly balance the warm, exquisitely hand-scraped bespoke color Charlene finish. The space exudes casual elegance and comfort without sacrificing its truly stunning appearance. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak, Prime Grade, Victorian Collection hand scraped, pillowed edge, color Charlene, Matte Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Carriage House, Boston
Carriage House, Boston
Serret ResidentialSerret Residential
The Julian Project Before and After
The Julian Project Before and After
Michael Harvey Homes LLCMichael Harvey Homes LLC
11ft Vaulted ceiling in custom built sunroom with 4 skylights, in log cabin.
11ft Vaulted ceiling in custom built sunroom with 4 skylights, in log cabin.
Gingold PhotographyGingold Photography
11ft Vaulted ceiling in custom built sunroom with 4 skylights, in log cabin. CM Allaire & Sons Log Cabin Mendon Massachusetts Gingold Photography www.gphotoarch.com
Haskin Residence
Haskin Residence
Paragon Custom Construction, LLCParagon Custom Construction, LLC
SGA Architecture
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Skylights and a beautiful pine cathedral ceiling give the space an open and sunny feel. Perfect for entertaining family and friends or curling up to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather grows cooler. -Built in Geneva, IL by Archadeck of Chicagoland
"Pond of You"
"Pond of You"
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Paul Burk
Palatine Light and Bright Kitchen Remodel, Sunroom Addition and Wet bar
Palatine Light and Bright Kitchen Remodel, Sunroom Addition and Wet bar
Patrick A. Finn, LtdPatrick A. Finn, Ltd
Photography by Janee Hartman The vast amount of windows almost make this feel like an indoor outdoor porch, but the full drywalled and insulated walls allow for the room to be used throughout the year.

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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