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Willow Pond Lodge
Willow Pond Lodge
Meridian Estate GreenhousesMeridian Estate Greenhouses
Size: 20’ 4” x 23’ 2” with Meridian Superior frame glazing bar Meridian 3 inch rafter roof bar Substantial 4×6 truss and purlin tubular support system Custom 6/12 roof slope with 8’ sidewalls from raised foundation wall Luxury 3 glazing rafters
House Trends Whole House
House Trends Whole House
Scott Pease PhotographyScott Pease Photography
Scott Pease
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 master bedroom
Sunroom
Sunroom
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
On Water (Main House)
On Water (Main House)
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
Pool House
Pool House
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Phantom Retractable Vinyl In Pool House
Contemporaneo Veranda
Contemporaneo Veranda
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Rivo Alto Residence 2
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
solar off-grid custom home
solar off-grid custom home
Erica Enyart LLCErica Enyart LLC
Sam Covarrubia
Sunroom / Art Studio Addition
Sunroom / Art Studio Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Art Studio / Sunroom addition. Multiple floor levels due to house being on a hillside. Project located in Lederach, Montgomery County, PA.
ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
il terrazzo corre attorno all'appartamento su 3 lati. Il fronte principale ha una veranda pergolato con lamelle orientabili e apribili completamente. Pavimento in gres galleggiante. Grande porta finestra scorrevole.
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.
Nedlands Conservatory Room Renovation
Nedlands Conservatory Room Renovation
KPS Building Group Pty LtdKPS Building Group Pty Ltd
Conservatory room
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Alex Cote
Вид на Кремль
Вид на Кремль
AB ArchitectsAB Architects
Авторы проекта: Ведран Бркич, Лидия Бркич, Анна Гармаш. Фотограф: Сергей Красюк
Game Room
Game Room
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this billiards room featuring a custom wood ceiling, sliding glass doors, and a home elevator!
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
08109 Private Residence in The Ridges, Las Vegas Nevada
08109 Private Residence in The Ridges, Las Vegas Nevada
Pinnacle Architectural StudioPinnacle Architectural Studio
Pinnacle Architectural Studio - Contemporary Custom Architecture - Master Bedroom Sitting - Indigo at The Ridges - Las Vegas
Stone Tile Fixtures
Stone Tile Fixtures
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Expansive Contemporary 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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