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Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
CBB Design FirmCBB Design Firm
Fabulous sunroom in the beginning phases of installation.
Spacious Family Conservatory and Dining Room
Spacious Family Conservatory and Dining Room
Fishpools Furniture Store & Interior DesignersFishpools Furniture Store & Interior Designers
A light and airy large conservatory space, used as a relaxed dining room and alternative living space. A mostly neutral palette makes the most of the natural light and is perfectly paired with rustic wooden furniture to connect with the outdoors. Metal accents from the lamps and trunk keep the ocntemporary feel throughout.
The Music Legend
The Music Legend
G L DesignG L Design
The faux painted panelled walls with gardenia designs create the perfect setting for the tradition design of the room
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Jamie Merida InteriorsJamie Merida Interiors
Sunroom With Sliding Doors And Louvered Roof Project In Leesburg, VA
Sunroom With Sliding Doors And Louvered Roof Project In Leesburg, VA
Dream Outdoor SolutionsDream Outdoor Solutions
Washington, DC Contemporary Addition & Remodel
Washington, DC Contemporary Addition & Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Nautical Family Compound
Nautical Family Compound
Erica Murdock - BAC Design GroupErica Murdock - BAC Design Group
Fitchburg 3-season Sunroom
Fitchburg 3-season Sunroom
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The dining table, fireplace and lounging furniture are perfect for relaxing, reading, and watching the kids play in the yard.
Rivergrove Sunroom Remodel
Rivergrove Sunroom Remodel
Rolling Hills Remodeling LLCRolling Hills Remodeling LLC
Fully completed sunroom remodel
Breezy Screened Porch for Four Seasons of Outdoor Living
Breezy Screened Porch for Four Seasons of Outdoor Living
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
A sleek fan and white gabled roof make this space feel fresh
Asheville Whole House Remodel
Asheville Whole House Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Tudar Renovation
Tudar Renovation
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer
Malibu - Sunroom
Malibu - Sunroom
LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INCLUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC
In this project we designed a Unique Sunroom addition according to house dimensions & structure. Including: concrete slab floored with travertine tile floors, Omega IV straight Sunroom, Vinyl double door, straight dura-lite tempered glass roof, electrical hook up, ceiling fans, recess lights,.
Rockingham Drive Build
Rockingham Drive Build
Deville Custom HomesDeville Custom Homes
Chase Daniel
cove overlook
cove overlook
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Celia Pearson
Interior Renovation Projects
Interior Renovation Projects
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
This Old House 2017 Idea House
This Old House 2017 Idea House
Sweenor Builders IncorporatedSweenor Builders Incorporated
Old West Side Sunroom
Old West Side Sunroom
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Screened-in porch addition by Meadowlark features Douglas fir flooring and ceiling trim
Villa Oceano Azul
Villa Oceano Azul
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Ed Butera
Amagansett Woods
Amagansett Woods
UserUser
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Grey 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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