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Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
Created Connection to backyard along with improved traffic flow of house.
New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.New England Sunrooms & Conservatories, Inc.
Interior of Four Seasons Sunroom Slanted Sun & Stars shows how the room was used to create a connection to the back yard oasis. The grids on the sunroom transom windows were used to help blend the sunroom with the large window from the outside. Sliding windows were used to open allow great air flow into the house. Ceiling fan not only helps aid the Mitsubishi a/c and heating system or to be used alone.
3 Season Room
3 Season Room
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Photo Credit: Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. This client came to us with a desire to have a multi-function semi-outdoor area where they could dine, entertain, and be together as a family. We helped them design this custom Three Season Room where they can do all three--and more! With heaters and fans installed for comfort, this family can now play games with the kids or have the crew over to watch the ball game most of the year 'round!
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #11
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #11
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Architectural and Inerior Design: Highmark Builders, Inc. - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Dining area
Dining area
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Carmel Highlands Pelican House
Carmel Highlands Pelican House
Eric Miller Architects, Inc.Eric Miller Architects, Inc.
Photo by: Russell Abraham
Drab to Fab Decorating
Drab to Fab Decorating
Drab to Fab DecoratingDrab to Fab Decorating
We wanted this room to stand out so we painted it in a dramatic aquamarine color and had all the oak trim work painted white. We tore out the old carpeting and added a neutral patterned carpet to counter play the dramatic color. The homeowner had the furniture, so we took the existing seat cushions and had them re-upholstered with Sunbrella fabrics to give it an update look.
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Mountain View House - Ligoneer, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Sunroom
Sunroom
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Modern rustic timber framed sunroom with tons of doors and windows that open to a view of the secluded property. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and paneled ceiling. Heated floors. Two sided stone/woodburning fireplace with a two story chimney and raised hearth. Exposed timbers create a rustic feel. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
sun room extention
sun room extention
Denise SalmanDenise Salman
sun room , interior garden- bathroom extention. porcelain tile with gravel edges for easy placement of planters and micro garden growing Metal frames with double glazed windows and ceiling. Stone wallbehinf wood burning stove.
sun room extention
sun room extention
Denise SalmanDenise Salman
sun room , interior garden- bathroom extention. porcelain tile with gravel edges for easy placement of planters and micro garden growing
Wintergärten
Wintergärten
Max Renaltner GmbHMax Renaltner GmbH
Last Dollar
Last Dollar
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
Country Home Remodel
Country Home Remodel
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
Part of a very large deck area was enclosed to create this 3 seasons porch. The floor is 4 x 8 Chicago Brick in Wrigley.
Three Season Room
Three Season Room
Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIORentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO
Three Season Room over looking the pool w/ a Two Sided Fireplace and Built in Window Seats, which provide a second Dining Area.
Reportage Véranda Magazine
Reportage Véranda Magazine
François DelauneyFrançois Delauney
Ranch Manor
Ranch Manor
Mitchell BrockMitchell Brock
Sunroom With inspiration drawn from the original 1800’s homestead, heritage appeal prevails in the present, demonstrating how the past and its formidable charms continue to stimulate our lifestyle and imagination - See more at: http://mitchellbrock.com/projects/case-studies/ranch-manor/#sthash.VbbNJMJ0.dpuf
Midcentury Sunroom
Midcentury Sunroom
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Bloomfield Hills Custom Home
Woodcraft Customs, LLCWoodcraft Customs, LLC
This is an elegant four season room/specialty room designed and built for entertaining. Photo Credit: Beth Singer Photography

Large and Expansive 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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