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Green Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Jewel Small Conservatory
Jewel Small Conservatory
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
Concord Twp Custom Home
Concord Twp Custom Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
Blue Hills- Sunroom
Blue Hills- Sunroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Sunroom Among The Treetops
Sunroom Among The Treetops
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
Reed Brown Photography
Transitional Sunroom
Transitional Sunroom
Solarium addition
Solarium addition
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
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Our Work
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Residence for Art
Residence for Art
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Copyright © 2012 James F. Wilson. All Rights Reserved.
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Sunspace/Sunrooms
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Mountain homes
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Solar Greenhouse
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Craig Schiller
Private Residence
Private Residence
Saroki ArchitectureSaroki Architecture
Overlooking the rear garden and wetland beyond stands the conservatory, which sits as a distinct glass object on a stone base- its transparency evokes a large and limitless space within.
Modern Twist on Tradition
Modern Twist on Tradition
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Custom Sunroom - A Sunny Retreat
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Skylights and a beautiful pine cathedral ceiling give the space an open and sunny feel. Perfect for entertaining family and friends or curling up to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather grows cooler. -Built in Geneva, IL by Archadeck of Chicagoland
Sunspace Sunrooms -Blue Ridge Distributors LLC
Sunspace Sunrooms -Blue Ridge Distributors LLC
Blue Ridge Distributors, LLCBlue Ridge Distributors, LLC
Acrylic Roof Systems & Patio Cover allowing you more control over the sunlight in your Sunspace Sunroom. Let in light without harmful UV rays Fill it with plants that like lots of sunlight. We can design this to affordably add on your existing patio.
Farm-to-Table
Farm-to-Table
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
Architecture as a Backdrop for Living™ ©2015 Carol Kurth Architecture, PC www.carolkurtharchitects.com (914) 234-2595 | Bedford, NY Westchester Architect and Interior Designer Photography by Peter Krupenye Construction by Legacy Construction Northeast
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Garden Sunroom in Berwyn
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Benjamin Hill
Hall's Cabins
Hall's Cabins
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
Interior Sky Lights Overlooking Lake
Interior Sky Lights Overlooking Lake
Mulder Construction GroupMulder Construction Group
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This generously sized room creates the perfect environment for dining and entertaining. Ventilation is provided by balanced sliding sash windows and a traditional rising canopy on the roof. Columns provide the perfect position for both internal and external lighting. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior :Earth Interior: Porcini Size- 10.9M X 6.5M

Green Conservatory with a Skylight 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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