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Остекленная терраса ЕЩЕ НЕМНОГО ЛЕТА
Остекленная терраса ЕЩЕ НЕМНОГО ЛЕТА
LATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюроLATOON / ЛАТУНЬ проектное бюро
West Town Roof Top
West Town Roof Top
Flemming InteriorsFlemming Interiors
Kingswood Avenue
Kingswood Avenue
Syte ArchitectsSyte Architects
Side infill extension looking towards living room and entrance hall
Reforma de vivienda en el centro. Barcelona
Reforma de vivienda en el centro. Barcelona
Parramon + Tahull arquitectesParramon + Tahull arquitectes
parramon + tahull
AussenRäume
AussenRäume
Studio b8Studio b8
Sommergarten
Véranda
Véranda
Rénov SolutionsRénov Solutions
motifs carreaux de ciment
motifs carreaux de ciment
Cimenterie de la tourCimenterie de la tour
Veranda en carreaux ciment avec la référence M0322 Format 20 x 20 cm
Refurbishment & Extension to a Heritage overlay Property in Melbourne
Refurbishment & Extension to a Heritage overlay Property in Melbourne
SWG STUDIOSWG STUDIO
Photography: James Knowler Photography Art Director: Paul Doolan from Dots Per Inch
West Petaluma Glass Room
West Petaluma Glass Room
Northbay Sunspace Inc.Northbay Sunspace Inc.
Wooburn Green
Wooburn Green
Niki Schafer Interior DesignNiki Schafer Interior Design
Living space within extension off kitchen. Lots of natural light. The perfect space for reading and relaxing.
Moderner Anbau
Moderner Anbau
Peter LangenhahnPeter Langenhahn
Peter Langenhahn
bay windows
bay windows
DS InteriorsDS Interiors
Recent Work
Recent Work
Pamela Langbridge Curtains and UpholsteryPamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery
Pamela Langbridge. This is an orangery in a new build overlooking the downs. The sheer curtains are contrasted with a linen pelmet upholstered on board in charcoal grey.
Interior Sunrooms
Interior Sunrooms
Ocean Pacific PatiosOcean Pacific Patios
Salle à manger ouverte sur la véranda
Salle à manger ouverte sur la véranda
Fables de MursFables de Murs
Les portes vitrées à galandage menant dans la véranda s'efface totalement dans le mur pour fluidifier l'espace. Même fermées elles sont très discrètes pour que la véranda soit considérée comme une partie intégrante de la pièce de vie. Le parquet de la véranda contribue à cette continuité. La hotte noire sur un mur blanc est mise en valeur comme une sculpture et s'harmonise avec le plan de travail.
EZ Breeze Screen Porch
EZ Breeze Screen Porch
Outdoor DesignersOutdoor Designers
71st Street
71st Street
Trim It Up LLCTrim It Up LLC
Gorgeous Sunroom Design Goes Beyond Words in Northern VA Chantilly
Gorgeous Sunroom Design Goes Beyond Words in Northern VA Chantilly
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Three Season Sunrooms | Patio Enclosure constructed by Baine Contracting and photographed by Osprey Perspectives.
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting

Contemporary Grey 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.
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