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Expansive Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Don Jamieson Architecture accessible home - living room
Don Jamieson Architecture accessible home - living room
LifemarkLifemark
Wide, open spaces not only create a free-flowing home but allow anyone to pass through.
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!
Eclectic Window Treatments
Eclectic Window Treatments
The Shade ShoppeThe Shade Shoppe
Forrest Hills
Forrest Hills
Bolden Home ImprovementsBolden Home Improvements
Rita's House
Rita's House
PCM Inc.PCM Inc.
Wintergärten
Wintergärten
Max Renaltner GmbHMax Renaltner GmbH
#netzwerk - Ein Coworking Space für Celle
#netzwerk - Ein Coworking Space für Celle
UserUser
Coworking Space #netzwerk in Celle "CreativRaum Wintergarten" wird zur Zeit als OpenSapce mit drei Arbeitsplätzen genutzt. Die Nutzung vor Corona ist als Community Café vorgesehen. www.interior-designerin.com
Modena Haus B
Modena Haus B
UserUser
Extension lumineuse et large terrasse
Extension lumineuse et large terrasse
Bin'Hôme TravauxBin'Hôme Travaux
À l'origine de ce projet une maison qui ne permettait pas d'accéder facilement au jardin et profiter du soleil. Cette extension lumineuse offre au client une vue extraordinaire sur son large parc : vitrée sur 2 côtés avec de large baie coulissante, cet espace permet d'être à la fois dedans et dehors. L'architecture se coordonnent avec les bâtiments industriels à proximité. Le noir, le rouge et la verdure soulignent chaque partie.
Inspired Outdoor Oasis
Inspired Outdoor Oasis
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Designed and built by Deck Remodelers.com This inspired outdoor oasis defines luxury. The upper deck is done in WOLF PVC. The covered structure has a ceiling done in tiger wood with an attached white pergola, allowing both sun and shade for the amazing great room. Just a few steps up to a large dining area, perfect for the family and large parties. Making this backyard retreat complete is the custom designed outdoor kitchen with every amenity possible - stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and back splash. This stunning outdoor living space has it all.
Timber Orangeries
Timber Orangeries
Nicholson Carpentry & Joinery LtdNicholson Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
Open up and let the natural light shine in with this stunning timber roof lantern.
Newton, MA Pool Enclosure
Newton, MA Pool Enclosure
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Natatoriums, or indoor pool enclosures, offer the luxury of year-round swimming. With the enhancement of skylights or glass roof components, these swimming pool enclosures can also offer the feel of an outdoor escape! This Newton, MA residence boasts a breathtaking pool enclosure thanks to a collaboration between Sunspace Design and Combined Energy Systems (CES). Sunspace Design brought our glass construction expertise to the fore by engineering and installing the project's centerpiece: large custom skylights, each spanning an impressive 11' by 14'. Triple-glazed safety glass was framed with warm Douglas fir and finished with gleaming copper caps and flashing to ensure both beauty and enduring performance in each skylight unit. Our skylights bathe the interior in natural light, creating an airy and rejuvenating atmosphere. Rows of windows add to the open feeling. Adding a pool enclosure extends the swim season, transforming your pool from a summer-only retreat into a year-round amenity. A quality enclosure also offers protection from the elements, minimizes debris and insect intrusion, and can significantly reduce pool maintenance needs.
Riqualificazione energetica e restyling di una villa
Riqualificazione energetica e restyling di una villa
Aedificia Studio | Arch. Paolo Walter Di PaolaAedificia Studio | Arch. Paolo Walter Di Paola
Home Staging für ein „Sixty Klassiker“!
Home Staging für ein „Sixty Klassiker“!
HOMESTAGING Sandra FischerHOMESTAGING Sandra Fischer
Eine gemütliche Sitzecke um auch an kühlen Tagen den Ausblick zu genießen.
Modena Haus B
Modena Haus B
UserUser
Rénovation de cuisine - Outremont
Rénovation de cuisine - Outremont
Le Groupe SP Reno Urbaine Inc.Le Groupe SP Reno Urbaine Inc.
Photo at work
Wintergärten
Wintergärten
Max Renaltner GmbHMax Renaltner GmbH
Extension lumineuse et large terrasse
Extension lumineuse et large terrasse
Bin'Hôme TravauxBin'Hôme Travaux
À l'origine de ce projet une maison qui ne permettait pas d'accéder facilement au jardin et profiter du soleil. Cette extension lumineuse offre au client une vue extraordinaire sur son large parc : vitrée sur 2 côtés avec de large baie coulissante, cet espace permet d'être à la fois dedans et dehors. L'architecture se coordonnent avec les bâtiments industriels à proximité. Le noir, le rouge et la verdure soulignent chaque partie.
Clovelly House 01
Clovelly House 01
UserUser
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.

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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