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Contemporary Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
We were asked to add a small sunroom off a beautiful 1960's living room. Our approach was to continue the lines of the living room out into the landscape. Opening up and glazing the walls on either side of the fireplace gave more presence to the Dale Chihuly piece mounted above while visually connecting to the garden and the new addition. Ostmo Construction Dale Christopher Lang, PhD, AIAP, NW Architectural Photography
Natural Arch Room
Natural Arch Room
SunRoomLiving, LLC.SunRoomLiving, LLC.
This "Wow" room is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Strategically placed off the kitchen creating a year round living space.
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
Sunroom
Sunroom
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Kitchen & Garden Room Extension
Kitchen & Garden Room Extension
Hawk Kitchens and BathroomsHawk Kitchens and Bathrooms
Jonathan Gooch
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Starry Night
Starry Night
AndrewAndrew
Andrew Choptiany
Our Work
Our Work
Cutri ConstructionCutri Construction
In this stunning Rochester, NY home, Cutri built a two-story addition to include an exercise room, library, studio, and an atrium…with a Koi pond. This remarkable 24,500 gallon Koi pond is shown in the new 1,345 sq. ft. atrium. The overall size of the pond is 14’ 6” by 20’ 6”. Flush with the atrium floor, the tank is 11 feet deep, stretching into the new 486 sq. ft. exercise room below, complete with a large, 1-inch thick window view of the aquarium.
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Potomac Screen Porch Addition
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Float House IV
Float House IV
Integrate Architecture & PlanningIntegrate Architecture & Planning
Jeff Amram Photography
Une véranda contemporaine pour moderniser sa maison
Une véranda contemporaine pour moderniser sa maison
Vérand'Art LyonVérand'Art Lyon
Photographe : Frenchie Cristogatin.
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Stourbridge Kitchen Remodel and Addition
Alair Homes Lake NormanAlair Homes Lake Norman
The client has a beautiful wooded view at the back of their house. Opening the kitchen and adding on a sunroom really opened the space and flooded the home with natural light, while the new patio connected the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Rénovation contemporaine avec verrière coulissante
Rénovation contemporaine avec verrière coulissante
Torres ArchitectureTorres Architecture
Nicolas Fussler
Sunroom / Art Studio Addition
Sunroom / Art Studio Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Art Studio / Sunroom addition. Multiple floor levels due to house being on a hillside. Project located in Lederach, Montgomery County, PA.
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.
Unique Oak Extension with Integrated Pergola
Unique Oak Extension with Integrated Pergola
BastionBastion
House of Many Visions
House of Many Visions
Rizon Design & Build IncRizon Design & Build Inc
Culverden Road
Culverden Road
Ciarcelluti Mathers ArchitectureCiarcelluti Mathers Architecture
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Contemporary 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 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.
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