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Screened in addition - Port Orchard
Screened in addition - Port Orchard
Neu Construction, IncNeu Construction, Inc
Dane Gregory Meyer Photography
Sunroom
Sunroom
Kawartha Lakes ConstructionKawartha Lakes Construction
This sunroom/screened porch is stunning in it's simplicity. Reminiscent of a Cape Cod style, the white pitched roof, 360 views and painted wood floors make it cozy and contemporary at the same time. The window system lets you seal it up when needed or open it up to allow the lake breezes...brilliant!
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel
Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
Surrounded by windows, one can take in the naturistic views from high above the creek. It’s possible the most brilliant feature of this room is the glass window cupola, giving an abundance of light to the entertainment space. Without skipping any small details, a bead board ceiling was added as was a 60-inch wood-bladed fan to move the air around in the space, especially when the circular windows are all open. The airy four-season porch was designed as a place to entertain in a casual and relaxed setting. The sizable blue Ragno Calabria porcelain tile was continued from the outdoors and includes in-floor heating throughout the indoor space, for those chilly fall and winter days. Access to the outdoors from the either side of the curved, spacious room makes enjoying all the sights and sounds of great backyard living an escape of its own. Susan Gilmore Photography
Lower Whitefish Lake 6
Lower Whitefish Lake 6
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Presidio Heights Conservatory
Presidio Heights Conservatory
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Se mettre au vert - Camon
Se mettre au vert - Camon
L'Effet DécoL'Effet Déco
Verrière aménager en coin détente / lecture...style jungle intérieur / extérieur
Kildeer
Kildeer
Heartstone Custom BuildersHeartstone Custom Builders
Steve Melnick
Beach Style Sunroom
Beach Style Sunroom
Sun Rooms
Sun Rooms
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Winnetka Remodel
Winnetka Remodel
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
Breakfast Nook View
Breakfast Nook View
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
The existing sunroom was an exterior space with a shed style roof. We completely redesigned the space by adding built-in seating with storage, vaulted the ceiling, installed 4 new skylights, all new double casement windows and new French doors bringing in as much natural light as possible. Electric window treatments were installed for privacy. The built-in seating by Brilliant Furnishings, windows & doors by Western Windows, and Homerwood “Hickory Graphite” hardwood flooring.
Farmhouse Sunroom Living and Dining :: Addition
Farmhouse Sunroom Living and Dining :: Addition
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
This Farmhouse addition expresses warmth and beauty with the reclaimed wood clad custom trusses and reclaimed hardwood wide plank flooring. The strong hues of the natural woods are contrasted with a plentitude of natural light from the expansive widows, skylights, and glass doors which make this a bright and inviting space.
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs
Great Sunrooms
Great Sunrooms
GreatHouse Remodeling LLCGreatHouse Remodeling LLC
Albany Remodel
Albany Remodel
Sand & Stars DesignSand & Stars Design
Kat Alves
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The nine-pane window design together with the three-pane clerestory panels above creates height with this impressive structure. Ventilation is provided through top hung opening windows and electrically operated roof vents. This open plan space is perfect for family living and double doors open fully onto the garden terrace which can be used for entertaining. Vale Paint Colour - Alabaster Size- 8.1M X 5.7M
Falls Church Projects
Falls Church Projects
Design Ways & MeansDesign Ways & Means
Sunroom Addition Interior

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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