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Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
TimberTownTimberTown
Porch and sunroom with Cumaru Hardwood decking. Built by Atlanta Porch & Patio.
On Water (Main House)
On Water (Main House)
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
Residence for Art
Residence for Art
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2012 James F. Wilson. All Rights Reserved.
North Rock
North Rock
Discovery Dream HomesDiscovery Dream Homes
Riverside Project
Riverside Project
Coppola & Sons Construction CompanyCoppola & Sons Construction Company
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
ScavulloDesign InteriorsScavulloDesign Interiors
Retractable Pergona on Congress St
Retractable Pergona on Congress St
Brooklyn Deck and PatioBrooklyn Deck and Patio
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Tuck and Tuck ArchitectsTuck and Tuck Architects
New Shingle Style home on the Jamestown, RI waterfront.
Glass roof pool enclosure
Glass roof pool enclosure
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
4 Season Sunroom with Outdoor Kitchen
4 Season Sunroom with Outdoor Kitchen
The Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlettThe Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlett
A Brilliant Photo - Agneiszka Wormus
Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bespoke timber bi-folding corner doors. Pewter door furniture. Painted in Little Greene's French Grey Mid.
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Woodcraft Customs, LLCWoodcraft Customs, LLC
This is an elegant four season room/specialty room designed and built for entertaining. Photo Credit: Beth Singer Photography
Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
screened porch
Shingle Estate
Shingle Estate
Schuster Homes, LLCSchuster Homes, LLC
© George Dzahristos
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2 story addition on Delavan Lake looks like it’s always been a part of the original house, which is always our goal. The lower-level of the addition is home to both a resistance pool and hot tub surrounded by ThermoFloor heating under tile. Large (78″ x 96″) aluminum clad windows were installed on both levels to allow for breathtaking views of Delavan Lake. The main level of the addition has hickory hardwood flooring and is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy coffee in the mornings.
Joadja project
Joadja project
PMH Building CoPMH Building Co
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
S&L Associati - Studio Simone SpecialeS&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale
Poolhouse con parete di fondo con decorazione pittorica murale. Arredi contemporanei, tende bianche. Pavimento in travertino con inserti in mosaico di vetro.
Orchard
Orchard
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Sun Room

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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