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Sun room & Screen room Ideas
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Toned Homes Southwest A/C & RemodelingToned Homes Southwest A/C & Remodeling
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Sunroom Among The Treetops
Sunroom Among The Treetops
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
Reed Brown Photography
Utomhusstyling
Utomhusstyling
EJ InteriorEJ Interior
Ardmore Residence
Ardmore Residence
Studio WhitfordStudio Whitford
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Edgewood Hall
Edgewood Hall
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
McDaniel Sunroom
McDaniel Sunroom
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
Here is a sunroom we put on a home in Anderson Township. We trimmed it out to give it a shaker style look, with stained beadboard ceilings, and crank out casement style windows to allow in plenty of natural light.
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger Home Screenroom
The Ginger HomeThe Ginger Home
Photo: Tracey Jazmin
Le Richelieu
Le Richelieu
Martin Dufour architecteMartin Dufour architecte
Architecture : Martin Dufour architecte Photographe : Ulysse Lemerise
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
3-Season Room Nestled in Kettle Moraine Paradise
3-Season Room Nestled in Kettle Moraine Paradise
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
As you drive up the winding driveway to this house, tucked in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, it feels like you’re approaching a ranger station. The views are stunning and you’re completely surrounded by wilderness. The homeowners spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying their property and wanted to extend their living space outside. We constructed a new composite material deck across the front of the house and along the side, overlooking a deep valley. We used TimberTech products on the deck for its durability and low maintenance. The color choice was Antique Palm, which compliments the log siding on the house. WeatherMaster vinyl windows create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The windows effortlessly stack up, stack down or bunch in the middle to enjoy up to 75% ventilation. The materials used on this project embrace modern technologies while providing a gorgeous design and curb appeal.
Honeycomb House
Honeycomb House
Reclaimed SpaceReclaimed Space
A french Country home Vaucluse
A french Country home Vaucluse
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Sun Rooms
Sun Rooms
Palm Beach EnclosuresPalm Beach Enclosures
Orangeries / Orangery
Orangeries / Orangery
Hampton Conservatories LtdHampton Conservatories Ltd
Warrington, Timber, Hardwood, Conservatory, Conservatory, Conservatories, orangery, Orangeries, Roof Lantern, Panel Base, Double Doors, Ball Finials,
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Benjamin Hill
Une mini piscine sur mesure
Une mini piscine sur mesure
SlowgardenSlowgarden
Un jardin Slowgarden
Larimer Sunroom
Larimer Sunroom
Rylie Larimer - RJL DesignsRylie Larimer - RJL Designs
14th Ave
14th Ave
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Nantucket Compound
Nantucket Compound
Maienza - Wilson Architecture + InteriorsMaienza - Wilson Architecture + Interiors

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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