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History Restored - Riverside Front Porch Addition
History Restored - Riverside Front Porch Addition
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Steve Hamada
Sunroom / Dining Area addition
Sunroom / Dining Area addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Sunroom / Dining Room addition with skylights and tile flooring. Project located in Gwynedd, Montgomery County, PA.
Sunroom Patio Doors
Sunroom Patio Doors
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The open floor plan extends the full length of the kitchen creating a cozy yet invigorating environment no matter where you choose to sit.
The Belmore
The Belmore
Ryan HayterRyan Hayter
Hilltop
Hilltop
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Mark Pinkerton - Vi360 photography
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
There were several hanging wrought iron fixtures designed to hold plants.
Lake Okoboji Home
Lake Okoboji Home
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Beautiful Modern Craftsman Home
Beautiful Modern Craftsman Home
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Vinyl Windows and Doors in Sunroom
Vinyl Windows and Doors in Sunroom
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
As you drive up the winding driveway to this house, tucked in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, it feels like you’re approaching a ranger station. The views are stunning and you’re completely surrounded by wilderness. The homeowners spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying their property and wanted to extend their living space outside. We constructed a new composite material deck across the front of the house and along the side, overlooking a deep valley. We used TimberTech products on the deck for its durability and low maintenance. The color choice was Antique Palm, which compliments the log siding on the house. WeatherMaster vinyl windows create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The windows effortlessly stack up, stack down or bunch in the middle to enjoy up to 75% ventilation. The materials used on this project embrace modern technologies while providing a gorgeous design and curb appeal.
Style Manitoba Feature
Style Manitoba Feature
Pine Creek HomesPine Creek Homes
This ceiling detail shows up in multiple rooms of this home. It's made of 1" x 1" oak on a black background. In this case it's framed with acrylic stucco.
Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Off Price CarpetsOff Price Carpets
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
SF Conservatory of Flowers Project
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
There were several levels of pools that were all part of the main pool. Every detail had to be considered from flow rates to capacity of pools to volume of over all water. Water in motion is so important in designing and planning a feature like this.
Sun Room
Sun Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
A favorite winter destination, the Sun Room has triple-hung windows and painted wood wall sheathing. Robert Benson Photography
Traditional Orangery transforms a space
Traditional Orangery transforms a space
UserUser
A sunning project expertly designed by Everest i conjunction with the home owner to create a simply gorgeous space. This is from our traditionally built orangery range in uPVC, complete with lifetime guarantees and cutting edge technology to ensure a comfortable and long lasting space to enjoy.
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
family room
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton
Interiors by Steven GInteriors by Steven G
Custom Italian Furniture from the showroom of Interiors by Steven G, wood ceilings, wood feature wall, Italian porcelain tile, custom lighting, unobstructed views, doors/windows fully open to connect the kitchen/dining/family area to the middle patio and to the outside pool area
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This generously sized room creates the perfect environment for dining and entertaining. Ventilation is provided by balanced sliding sash windows and a traditional rising canopy on the roof. Columns provide the perfect position for both internal and external lighting. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior :Earth Interior: Porcini Size- 10.9M X 6.5M
Nature Inspired Ranch Remodel- Kitchen Bathrooms Mudroom Basement Home Office
Nature Inspired Ranch Remodel- Kitchen Bathrooms Mudroom Basement Home Office
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
The Noble Black Team at Douglas EllimanThe Noble Black Team at Douglas Elliman
A breathtaking 25' atrium floods nearly every surface with natural light. Throughout the home, enjoy incredible downtown panoramas that stretch all the way to One World Trade Center. Visible here is the 1,365 s/f private rooftop terrace and expansive great room. -- Gotham Photo Company

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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