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Expansive Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Cath Tonkin InteriorsCath Tonkin Interiors
The ultimate in indoor-outdoor living - this expansive conservatory provides dining and relaxing entertaining options year round.
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
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Gaithersburg - Georgian Sunroom
Maryland SunroomsMaryland Sunrooms
Modena Haus B
Modena Haus B
UserUser
Sleek Metallic Contemporary Golf Residence
Sleek Metallic Contemporary Golf Residence
Annie Santulli DesignsAnnie Santulli Designs
Вид на Кремль
Вид на Кремль
AB ArchitectsAB Architects
Авторы проекта: Ведран Бркич, Лидия Бркич, Анна Гармаш. Фотограф: Сергей Красюк
7SeventyHouse.
7SeventyHouse.
FactionedFactioned
Beautiful roof top club room. Amazing views and sunlight.
7SeventyHouse.
7SeventyHouse.
FactionedFactioned
Beautiful roof top club room. Amazing views and sunlight.
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker
white oak plain sawn
white oak plain sawn
SUNSHINE FLOOR SUPPLIES INCSUNSHINE FLOOR SUPPLIES INC
Day Road ~ Bainbridge Island
Day Road ~ Bainbridge Island
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon - Real Girl Friday
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
Club House at the Strand
Club House at the Strand
UserUser
Location: Dana Point, CA; DMI Salesman: David Adams; Builder: RDM General Contractors; Architect: Mark Singer Architects, Inc. AIA; Photographer: Larry Falke Photographer; Vendor: Weiland by Andersen
Oak Orangeries
Oak Orangeries
Richmond Oak Conservatories LtdRichmond Oak Conservatories Ltd
This uniquely designed orangery features two roof lanterns maximising natural light and optimised the use of a patio area in the corner of an L-shaped 20th century property, which only had a small lounge. The design created a large new bright living space with a 'Wow' factor environment to view their beautiful landscaped garden. www.fitzgeraldphotographic.co.uk
Wohnraum lichtdurchflutet erweitert
Wohnraum lichtdurchflutet erweitert
Coplaning S.A.Coplaning S.A.
Den Wohnraum erweitern und trotzdem nah an der Natur. Mit Faltanlagen in Aluminium und einem Glasdach fühlen Sie sich wie draußen im Garten. Die Veranda ist von Coplaning schlüsselfertig erstellt worden. Lehnen Sie sich zurück und genießen das Ergebnis.
On Water (Main House)
On Water (Main House)
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Michael Blevins
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Alex Cote
Chadds Ford, PA - Custom design/build/furnish
Chadds Ford, PA - Custom design/build/furnish
bw design groupbw design group
McGarrah Norross Outdoor Kithen & Sunroom
McGarrah Norross Outdoor Kithen & Sunroom
Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, IncBailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc
This is the side view of this sunroom. A brick border was added along the sunroom, as well as the columns that support the sunroom and outdoor kitchen. The outdoor kitchen is also brick veneered to match.
Landscapes of art in Versilia
Landscapes of art in Versilia
Giuseppe Lunardini Architetto del PaesaggioGiuseppe Lunardini Architetto del Paesaggio
Una piazzetta pavimentata in pietra separa il parco dal parcheggio, introducento alla zona maggiormente costruita della proprietà: casa-piscina. Inserti in penniseto e carex scandiscono la piazza. Giuseppe Lunardini

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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