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Conservatory with a Two-sided Fireplace and No Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Surrey Hills Family Home
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Dynamic Master Suite, Sunroom and Garage in Marietta
Dynamic Master Suite, Sunroom and Garage in Marietta
Atlanta Design & BuildAtlanta Design & Build
After discussing in depth our clients’ needs and desires for their screened porch area, the decision was made to build a full sunroom. This splendid room far exceeds the initial intent for the space, and they are thrilled.
Shady Lane
Shady Lane
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Cozy Natural Sunroom
Cozy Natural Sunroom
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Photography by Tim Souza
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Welcome Home, Easy Living Commerce, MI
Bailey & Shamoun InteriorsBailey & Shamoun Interiors
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Melonhead Photo
SCHILDER CUSTOM HOME
SCHILDER CUSTOM HOME
Echelon InteriorsEchelon Interiors
Bruce Fox - Lincoln Park Residence
Bruce Fox - Lincoln Park Residence
Bruce FoxBruce Fox
Photo credit: Tony Soluri Architect: Lieberbach & Graham Landscape: Craig Bergmann
Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress
Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress
Goodwin Heart Pine CompanyGoodwin Heart Pine Company
Four Wheeler
Four Wheeler
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Don't Mind if I Sunroom
Don't Mind if I Sunroom
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Long sunroom turned functional family gathering space with new wall of built ins, detailed millwork, ample comfortable seating in Dover, MA.
Pelham Place
Pelham Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Houston Residence
Houston Residence
Traci Marlow DesignsTraci Marlow Designs
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
This lovely sunroom was painted in a fresh, crisp white by Paper Moon Painting.
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Dobbs Ferry Classical Conservatory
Michael Lewis Architects PCMichael Lewis Architects PC
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Completed Projects
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Shore Road
Shore Road
SLC InteriorsSLC Interiors
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyOld Hillsboro Building Company
Manassas 15'x16' Sunroom Addition
Manassas 15'x16' Sunroom Addition
Post Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks IncPost Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks Inc

Conservatory with a Two-sided Fireplace and No Fireplace 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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