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Bryn Mawr Addition
Bryn Mawr Addition
John Toates Architecture and DesignJohn Toates Architecture and Design
Delavan Lake Cottage Receives a Face 'Lift'
Delavan Lake Cottage Receives a Face 'Lift'
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This quaint little cottage on Delavan Lake was stripped down, lifted up and totally transformed.
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
Double Orangery Extension in Wimbledon
Double Orangery Extension in Wimbledon
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This stunning project in Wimbledon is a unique design and was a pleasure to work on. Our clients required two buildings on the back of their home. The existing house is unusual, and the extensions were designed to complement its features. Transoms were used in the windows to create the extra height required and curve detailing was added to the French doors. One orangery is an extension of the kitchen which creates an open plan kitchen/dining area. The second orangery is used as a relaxing seating area. It also incorporates a staircase to the first floor with a balcony overlooking the seating area. It is a unique design which has added lots of character to the home. Both new extensions benefit from stunning views of the garden and copious natural light which saturates the home due to the large windows and high lantern roofs. Because of the size and nature of the new build, the client’s home became a working building site and we had to ensure all necessary safety procedures were taken. Our customers were understanding and are delighted with the finished project.
Robin's Nest
Robin's Nest
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Rowayton House
Rowayton House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
The nine-pane window design together with the three-pane clerestory panels above creates height with this impressive structure. Ventilation is provided through top hung opening windows and electrically operated roof vents. This open plan space is perfect for family living and double doors open fully onto the garden terrace which can be used for entertaining. Vale Paint Colour - Alabaster Size- 8.1M X 5.7M
Private house Australia
Private house Australia
MDF ItaliaMDF Italia
INTERIOR ARCHITECT Peter Miglis - Woods Bagot SALES PARTNER Hub Furniture PHOTOGRAPHER Meinphoto
Minimalistisch Wintergarten
Minimalistisch Wintergarten
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
3 Season Room
3 Season Room
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Photo Credit: Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. This client came to us with a desire to have a multi-function semi-outdoor area where they could dine, entertain, and be together as a family. We helped them design this custom Three Season Room where they can do all three--and more! With heaters and fans installed for comfort, this family can now play games with the kids or have the crew over to watch the ball game most of the year 'round!
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
indoor pool
Custom Window Treatments
Custom Window Treatments
Amazing Blinds and ShuttersAmazing Blinds and Shutters
Hunter Douglas
Spacious Sunroom
Spacious Sunroom
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
The sunroom includes a barrel-vaulted ceiling (high point, 14 feet) comprised of a walnut-look PVC T&G. Illuminated with high-intensity light tape concealed in coves along the edges.
The Custom Tudor at Manor Park
The Custom Tudor at Manor Park
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Retirement Bliss
Retirement Bliss
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Interior view of the stunning sunroom. Gorgeous wood ceilings, natural stone floors and flooded with light. This room with a view is a shining star and most likely to be a favorite lounging spot!
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
The Leithe House
The Leithe House
Carter Skinner Residential DesignCarter Skinner Residential Design
Dustin Peck Photography
Sunrise Solarium
Sunrise Solarium
CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.
This modern solarium is the addition to an existing single family home in Sunrise, Florida. The solarium consists of skylights, travertine floors, exposed tongue and groove ceilings, and a series of sliding glass doors to maximize the relationship between interior and exterior. Rendering by Christopher and Stephanie Casariego
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

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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