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Clarksville Renovation
Clarksville Renovation
Elizabeth ReichElizabeth Reich
Waterstone Residence
Waterstone Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
2 story with dark bronze metal roof covered porch and pillar accents. Gables trimmed in white with James Hardie Iron Gray siding and thin veneer stone. Carriage style garage doors on an angled garage. Weathered Wood GAF Timberline shingles. Screen porch and full exposed stone chimney. (Ryan Hainey)
Sunroom Interiors
Sunroom Interiors
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Monterrey Modern
Monterrey Modern
Choate + Hertlein ArchitectsChoate + Hertlein Architects
Phillip Spears
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Wood Paneled Contemporary Sunroom
Schanstra Design GroupSchanstra Design Group
Extown Cottage
Extown Cottage
David D Harlan Architects LLCDavid D Harlan Architects LLC
"2012 Alice Washburn Award" Winning Home - A.I.A. Connecticut Read more at https://ddharlanarchitects.com/tag/alice-washburn/ “2014 Stanford White Award, Residential Architecture – New Construction Under 5000 SF, Extown Farm Cottage, David D. Harlan Architects LLC”, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). “2009 ‘Grand Award’ Builder’s Design and Planning”, Builder Magazine and The National Association of Home Builders. “2009 People’s Choice Award”, A.I.A. Connecticut. "The 2008 Residential Design Award", ASID Connecticut “The 2008 Pinnacle Award for Excellence”, ASID Connecticut. “HOBI Connecticut 2008 Award, ‘Best Not So Big House’”, Connecticut Home Builders Association.
Concord Ma Renovation
Concord Ma Renovation
Affinity Builders LLCAffinity Builders LLC
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Klaybor & Associates, Inc.Klaybor & Associates, Inc.
Little Sippewisset Marsh
Little Sippewisset Marsh
John Dvorsack ArchitectJohn Dvorsack Architect
Overlooking Little Sippiwisset marsh, this home combines both shingle style and traditional Victorian elements including a round "turret" in the second floor master bedroom. Upon entering the front door you are immediately greeted by a baby grand piano and the spectacular ever changing tidal marsh beyond. The walkout basement features a traditional wine cellar with seating area and outdoor spa to relax and enjoy the views.
Hazel Sunroom
Hazel Sunroom
Callahan InteriorsCallahan Interiors
Jenn Anibal
Windows
Windows
Hodges Windows & DoorsHodges Windows & Doors
Conservatory
Conservatory
Four Seasons Sunrooms and WindowsFour Seasons Sunrooms and Windows
Rollingwood Estate
Rollingwood Estate
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Clear Vinyl
Clear Vinyl
ScreenWarehouse USAScreenWarehouse USA
3 Season Room With Fireplace
3 Season Room With Fireplace
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
3 Season Room with fireplace and great views
Cedar Cove Modern
Cedar Cove Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Cedar Cove Modern benefits from its integration into the landscape. The house is set back from Lake Webster to preserve an existing stand of broadleaf trees that filter the low western sun that sets over the lake. Its split-level design follows the gentle grade of the surrounding slope. The L-shape of the house forms a protected garden entryway in the area of the house facing away from the lake while a two-story stone wall marks the entry and continues through the width of the house, leading the eye to a rear terrace. This terrace has a spectacular view aided by the structure’s smart positioning in relationship to Lake Webster. The interior spaces are also organized to prioritize views of the lake. The living room looks out over the stone terrace at the rear of the house. The bisecting stone wall forms the fireplace in the living room and visually separates the two-story bedroom wing from the active spaces of the house. The screen porch, a staple of our modern house designs, flanks the terrace. Viewed from the lake, the house accentuates the contours of the land, while the clerestory window above the living room emits a soft glow through the canopy of preserved trees.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Copper Bay
Copper Bay
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A large four seasons room with a custom-crafted, vaulted round ceiling finished with wood paneling Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Betterliving SunroomsBetterliving Sunrooms
Three Season Sunrooms extend the outdoor living season.
Historic New Jersey Home
Historic New Jersey Home
Orchard Hills Design and Construction, LLCOrchard Hills Design and Construction, LLC

Green 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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