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Budget Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Woodland Cottage
Woodland Cottage
Lauren Abrams DesignLauren Abrams Design
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.
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Gateway Sunrooms and ShadesGateway Sunrooms and Shades
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
This sunroom used to be double in size. Our clients felt the space was underutilized and we agreed. By taking half of the existing sunroom, we were able to create a more open kitchen and nook and relocate the first floor powder room. Photography Credit: Mike Irby
Starry Night
Starry Night
AndrewAndrew
Andrew Choptiany
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
Bright Mudroom / Entry Addition
8TFive Studio8TFive Studio
Client wanted an addition that preserves existing vaulted living room windows while provided direct lines of sight from adjacent kitchen function. Sunlight and views to the surrounding nature from specific locations within the existing dwelling were important in the sizing and placement of windows. The limited space was designed to accommodate the function of a mudroom with the feasibility of interior and exterior sunroom relaxation. Photography by Design Imaging Studios
Lake Drive Kitchen and Bathroom
Lake Drive Kitchen and Bathroom
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Sitting area by the fire overlooking Lake Michigan.
Décoration d'une veranda
Décoration d'une veranda
JoïaJoïa
Screen room - Green house on existing deck / Woburn, MA
Screen room - Green house on existing deck / Woburn, MA
Morgan ExteriorsMorgan Exteriors
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Milltrail Sunroom Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt
Legacy Residence
Legacy Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Bishops Green - Marietta, GA 30068
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Sunspace/Sunrooms
Gateway Sunrooms and ShadesGateway Sunrooms and Shades
Casper
Casper
YUTOROSU architectsYUTOROSU architects
Eildonway - Living Room/Sunroom
Eildonway - Living Room/Sunroom
Jordan | JosephineJordan | Josephine
H. Jarvis

Budget 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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