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Solarlux Wintergarten
Solarlux Wintergarten
Solarlux GmbHSolarlux GmbH
Wohn- und Essbereich mit Panoramablick ins Grüne: Der Wintergarten von Solarlux hat ein neues Wohngefühl geschaffen. Die Glas-Faltwand in der Mitte öffnet sich auf einer Breite von fünf Metern.
Shingled Sunroom - Wychmere Rise - -Custom Home on Cape Cod, MA
Shingled Sunroom - Wychmere Rise - -Custom Home on Cape Cod, MA
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Shingle Style Exterior on a custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. Wychmere Rise is in a village that surrounds three small harbors. Wychmere Harbor, a commercial fishing port as well as a beloved base for recreation, is at the center. A view of the harbor—and its famous skyline of Shingle Style homes, inns, and fishermans’ shacks—is coveted. Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction / Living Space: 4,573ft² / Photography: Brian Vanden Brink
Barn Doors Looking in to Sunroom
Barn Doors Looking in to Sunroom
River Tree Homes LLCRiver Tree Homes LLC
French barn doors looking into sunroom with stone flooring.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Whole House Remodel in Greenfield - 2015
Whole House Remodel in Greenfield - 2015
Kaufman Construction Design and BuildKaufman Construction Design and Build
Stunning sunroom remodel.
Lake Home Two-Story Addition
Lake Home Two-Story Addition
TBS Construction, LLCTBS Construction, LLC
Alexander Rose Photography
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Wintergarten mit Satteldach und kombinierter Überdachung
Wintergarten mit Satteldach und kombinierter Überdachung
Bechtold - Architektur in GlasBechtold - Architektur in Glas
Hier ein perfektes Bauwerk - ein Wintergarten mit Überdachung kombiniert - vereint alles was Sie für ihre private Wellness - Oase - benötigen!
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Luxury Conservatory Extension with Bar & Hot Tub
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
A luxury conservatory extension with bar and hot tub - perfect for entertaining on even the cloudiest days. Hand-made, bespoke design from our top consultants. Beautifully finished in engineered hardwood with two-tone microporous stain. Photo Colin Bell
Award-Winning Sunroom
Award-Winning Sunroom
Mr Enclosure SunroomsMr Enclosure Sunrooms
Indian Lore Residence
Indian Lore Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Screened Sun room with tongue and groove ceiling and floor to ceiling Chilton Woodlake blend stone fireplace. Wood framed screen windows and cement floor. (Ryan Hainey)
Working Greenhouse
Working Greenhouse
Suburban SunroomsSuburban Sunrooms
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
3 Season room with composite deck and patio makes outdoor space and entertining
JWS Custom Decks LLCJWS Custom Decks LLC
Low maintenance and full of fresh air! This elegant screened porch that doubles as a 3 season porch was built in Derry, NH. The best of both worlds! with Azek trim and vinyl lattice to complete the look! Composite decking on the interior and exterior ensures proper drainage of water from rain.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of SE CalgaryBudget Blinds of SE Calgary
Sunroom with skylight
Sunroom with skylight
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Luxurious Chicago home remodel has a sunroom addition with skylights, fireplace and is open to indoor pool. Designed and constructed by Benvenuti and Stein.. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore-photographer
Edmonds Home
Edmonds Home
Atwil Design Staging & PhotographyAtwil Design Staging & Photography
Atwil Design, in-house photographer
Unique Sunroom Addition
Unique Sunroom Addition
Home Sweet Home Improvements LLCHome Sweet Home Improvements LLC
Glen Ellyn Addition
Glen Ellyn Addition
Design First BuildersDesign First Builders
Joel Hernandez
Iris Hollow Model
Iris Hollow Model
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.
Dan Piassick
Aldgate Rustic Home Project
Aldgate Rustic Home Project
Hurren ArchitectsHurren Architects
Demonstrating how the conservatory is linked to multiple living areas. Far left is a glimpse of the steps leading to the informal living area, in the centre is the doorway to the kitchen with a semi circle feature window above allowing light transfer, and on the right is the doorway to the library.

Large 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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