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Vacant Property Design & Staging University Ln. Manchester
Vacant Property Design & Staging University Ln. Manchester
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New England Farm
New England Farm
John Morris ArchitectsJohn Morris Architects
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La Dune Blanche
La Dune Blanche
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Vue globale de la pergola
88 Salthouse Lane
88 Salthouse Lane
McDonald Architects, LLCMcDonald Architects, LLC
Screened-in sunroom/porch with Romanesque column details.
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My Projects
Osprey Construction IncOsprey Construction Inc
Wings Neck Residence
Wings Neck Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: LOFT | We removed all of the etched glass that was on the windows and doors and replaced it for a cleaner look. We turned this area into a seating room with two occasional chairs overlooking the ocean view | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Irons Lane Waterfront Home
Irons Lane Waterfront Home
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Mullaloo
Mullaloo
Greg Kelleher HomesGreg Kelleher Homes
Saint Johns Tower
Saint Johns Tower
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Saints Johns Tower is a unique and elegant custom designed home. Located on a peninsula on Ono Island, this home has views to die for. The tower element gives you the feeling of being encased by the water with windows allowing you to see out from every angle. This home was built by Phillip Vlahos custom home builders and designed by Bob Chatham custom home designs.
Saint Johns Tower
Saint Johns Tower
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Saints Johns Tower is a unique and elegant custom designed home. Located on a peninsula on Ono Island, this home has views to die for. The tower element gives you the feeling of being encased by the water with windows allowing you to see out from every angle. This home was built by Phillip Vlahos custom home builders and designed by Bob Chatham custom home designs.
Valley Road Design
Valley Road Design
Sharon Hanby-Robie ASID, LLCSharon Hanby-Robie ASID, LLC
Art Studio Greenhouse Addition
Art Studio Greenhouse Addition
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Here are some images of a post and beam art studio with white washed pine ceiling which is connected to a mahogany trimmed greenhouse. The art studio roof opens up to a gorgeous cupola and the greenhous rooflines are covered in standing seam copper roofing.
Hamptons
Hamptons
Ken Gemes InteriorsKen Gemes Interiors
Tria Giovan Photography
Custom Sunroom Addition
Custom Sunroom Addition
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Custom sunroom overlooking a beautiful pool. This space features a custom built in with elegant trim.
2019 Chrysalis Award (Regional) Addition Under $250k
2019 Chrysalis Award (Regional) Addition Under $250k
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
“To win an award in this highly competitive category is quite an achievement,” says Ken Kanline, Director of the Awards.
Margate Beach Home
Margate Beach Home
Ellen Farber Strategic DesignEllen Farber Strategic Design
A perfect gathering space for breakfast, work or for games with a great view of the ocean. Close the french glass doors for added privacy.
Marshside Tranquility
Marshside Tranquility
Robyn Branch DesignRobyn Branch Design
David Burghardt
Hatoyama House, Broome
Hatoyama House, Broome
Sam Davison InteriorsSam Davison Interiors
Taryn Yeates Photography

Large Coastal 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 coastal 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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