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Regatta Bay Lakefront Home
Regatta Bay Lakefront Home
Destin Custom Home BuildersDestin Custom Home Builders
Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
screened porch
McGaheysville Home
McGaheysville Home
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Luxury living done with energy-efficiency in mind. From the Insulated Concrete Form walls to the solar panels, this home has energy-efficient features at every turn. Luxury abounds with hardwood floors from a tobacco barn, custom cabinets, to vaulted ceilings. The indoor basketball court and golf simulator give family and friends plenty of fun options to explore. This home has it all. Elise Trissel photograph
211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA
211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
http://211westerlyroad.com/ Introducing a distinctive residence in the coveted Weston Estate's neighborhood. A striking antique mirrored fireplace wall accents the majestic family room. The European elegance of the custom millwork in the entertainment sized dining room accents the recently renovated designer kitchen. Decorative French doors overlook the tiered granite and stone terrace leading to a resort-quality pool, outdoor fireplace, wading pool and hot tub. The library's rich wood paneling, an enchanting music room and first floor bedroom guest suite complete the main floor. The grande master suite has a palatial dressing room, private office and luxurious spa-like bathroom. The mud room is equipped with a dumbwaiter for your convenience. The walk-out entertainment level includes a state-of-the-art home theatre, wine cellar and billiards room that leads to a covered terrace. A semi-circular driveway and gated grounds complete the landscape for the ultimate definition of luxurious living. Eric Barry Photography
Contemporaneo Veranda
Contemporaneo Veranda
Greenwich - Georgian - New Construction
Greenwich - Georgian - New Construction
Gatehouse PartnersGatehouse Partners
Sunroom at he far west side of the home, featuring windows on 3 walls and a bluestone floor installed over hydronic radiant heat.
Newport Mansion | Ocean Lawn | 51 Cliff Av, Newport Rhode Island
Newport Mansion | Ocean Lawn | 51 Cliff Av, Newport Rhode Island
Lila Delman Real Estate InternationalLila Delman Real Estate International
Main | Sunroom | Newport, RI © Lila Delman Real Estate International | The Ocean Lawn Estate from Lila Delman Real Estate Int'l on Vimeo.
Snowman Residence
Snowman Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
This is a pool that was dedicated to living plants. It was built just like a swimming pool with all the same operating equipment including a pool heater to make the water nice and warm for the plants.
Miami Interior Designers - Edge of Modernism
Miami Interior Designers - Edge of Modernism
DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FLDKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL
Edge of Modernism - Residential Interior Design Project in Canada by DKOR Interiors Photographer: Alexia Fodere
Robin's Nest
Robin's Nest
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, British West Indies home "Delvento" (Plan #6579). saterdesign.com
Broad Creek Retreat, Royal Oak
Broad Creek Retreat, Royal Oak
Hammond WilsonHammond Wilson
David Burroughs
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Alex Cote
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Sun Room
Sun Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Triple hung windows in the Sun Room maximize the light and views. Robert Benson Photography
Joadja project
Joadja project
PMH Building CoPMH Building Co
Circular Sitting Room with Bead Board and Beamed Ceiling Detail
Circular Sitting Room with Bead Board and Beamed Ceiling Detail
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Circular Sitting Room with Bead Board and Beamed Ceiling Detail.
Partrick Road, Westport, CT Contemporary
Partrick Road, Westport, CT Contemporary
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Photography by Michael Biondo Photography ; This stunning green, contemporary home designed to nestle into its steep Westport lot by Ann Sellars and Howard Lathrop of Sellars Lathrop Architects, is beautifully crafted by Domus Constructors. Tight insulation, photovoltaic and thermal solar panels, deep overhangs and Lowen triple pane windows earned builder, Chris Shea, an outstanding 25 HERS rating. The interior boasts a magnificent free form radius staircase by New England Stair Company, which won a Special Focus Award, and the spectacular two-story library with steel catwalk (pictured) features a secret door to a spiral stair and cigar room. Other notable features include a glass walled wine room, a glass enclosed pentagon shaped sunroom and a Wetstyle tub in the spa bath.

Expansive 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 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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