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Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
East Hanover, NJ. Sunroom addition off of existing kitchen and adjacent family room. Photo shows large seating area in new sunroom addition. A Lodato Construction, Woodland Park, NJ. Photo by Greg Martz.
SUPERBE LOFT EN DUPLEX AVEC JARDIN D’HIVER.
SUPERBE LOFT EN DUPLEX AVEC JARDIN D’HIVER.
Espaces-Atypiques NantesEspaces-Atypiques Nantes
Frederick Harris by Newmark Homes
Frederick Harris by Newmark Homes
Five Star InteriorsFive Star Interiors
Premier Photography
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Greenwich CT House Addition
Greenwich CT House Addition
Peter Budeiri + Associates ArchitectsPeter Budeiri + Associates Architects
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Custom Four Season Room with Cathedral Ceiling, LivingSpace Transitions 4
Ohio ExteriorsOhio Exteriors
Ohio Exteriors installed a LivingSpace Transitions 4 season custom cathedral style sunroom that measured 12' x 16'. we installed the custom vinyl windows. We tied into the existing roof, and matched the existing shake siding. We extended the existing HVAC system. We also installed new French doors.
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Screened in sunroom with two tier wrap around AZEK deck
Screened in sunroom with two tier wrap around AZEK deck
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Notice the deck skirting which improves the decks appearance as well as eliminates rodents from inhabiting underside of deck.
Royal Tiger
Royal Tiger
Equinox Architecture LLCEquinox Architecture LLC
The green house features the interior use of stone, stained concrete floors, & custom skylight. Excess passive solar heat can be vented to other parts of the house via ductwork. Carl Schofield Photography
Cliffside Inspiration
Cliffside Inspiration
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Photos by Alan K. Barley, AIA Warm wood surfaces combined with the rock fireplace surround give this screened porch an organic treehouse feel. Screened In Porch, View, Sleeping Porch, Fireplace, Patio, wood floor, outdoor spaces, Austin, Texas Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, BarleyPfeiffer, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, pro work, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, barley & Pfeiffer architects, natural lighting, AustinTX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, Screened-In porch, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, natural lighting, Austin TX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, curb appeal, LEED, AIA,
Ashburn VA Conservatory
Ashburn VA Conservatory
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Georgian style, extended from the kitchen for family seating , all glass roof, wood trim, hard wood flooring, double exterior door
Sunroom
Sunroom
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Conservatory and Orangery Furniture
Garden Furniture Centre LtdGarden Furniture Centre Ltd
Cathedral Sunroom - Mt. Airy, MD
Cathedral Sunroom - Mt. Airy, MD
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Contemporary Custom Renovation Sunroom
Contemporary Custom Renovation Sunroom
Paradigm HomesParadigm Homes
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space. A tall gable roof line with large fixed windows will bring in more than ample sunlight, creating both a bright and warm outdoor room. On warm days, these windows can be opened to about 75% of the size of the screened openings to allow cooling air to flow through.
Яркая квартира с желтым диваном и голубой стеной в спальне
Яркая квартира с желтым диваном и голубой стеной в спальне
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Лоджия с зоной хранения и плиткой с геометрическим рисунком на полу.
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
Taylor Bryan CompanyTaylor Bryan Company
Небо рядом
Небо рядом
Наталья ТамашНаталья Тамаш
Данная лоджия служит зоной отдыха и вдохновения для хозяйки, зоной хранения и местом для посиделок с подружками.
Vue depuis la terrasse, baie 4 vantaux à galandage
Vue depuis la terrasse, baie 4 vantaux à galandage
GRAD ARCHITECTUREGRAD ARCHITECTURE

Contemporary Conservatory 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 contemporary 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.
Contemporary Bungalow
Contemporary Bungalow
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
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