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A countryside orangery extension full of character
A countryside orangery extension full of character
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Set comfortably in the Northamptonshire countryside, this family home oozes character with the addition of a Westbury Orangery. Transforming the southwest aspect of the building with its two sides of joinery, the orangery has been finished externally in the shade ‘Westbury Grey’. Perfectly complementing the existing window frames and rich Grey colour from the roof tiles. Internally the doors and windows have been painted in the shade ‘Wash White’ to reflect the homeowners light and airy interior style.
Sunroom Game Table Area
Sunroom Game Table Area
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
Long sunroom turned functional family gathering space with new wall of built ins, detailed millwork, ample comfortable seating, and game table/work from home area in Dover, MA.
Totteridge Manor House
Totteridge Manor House
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The conservatory space was transformed into a bright space full of light and plants. It also doubles up as a small office space with plenty of storage and a very comfortable Victorian refurbished chaise longue to relax in.
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Sunroom with Vinyl Plank Flooring
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
Sunroom vinyl plank (waterproof) flooring
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Tarrytown Pavilion
Tarrytown Pavilion
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell
New Residence, Camden, Maine
New Residence, Camden, Maine
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Shot of the sun room. Brina Vanden Brink Photographer Stained Glass by John Hamm: hammstudios.com
A Sunroom Addition + Patio Cover in North Richland Hills
A Sunroom Addition + Patio Cover in North Richland Hills
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Batson Sunroom
Batson Sunroom
Kreps Building Company, Inc.Kreps Building Company, Inc.
Reineke Matrix Photo & Video
Timber framed lean-to conservatory on a traditional Sussex flint house
Timber framed lean-to conservatory on a traditional Sussex flint house
Room OutsideRoom Outside
This beautiful quality timber-framed conservatory was custom designed for our customer as an extension to be in keeping with their traditional Sussex flint home. To achieve the best views of the garden, we designed a sunken structure where the retaining wall was built lower than the ground level of the lawn, which would allow the windows to begin from ground level up, ensuring that the garden could be effortlessly viewed when seated and relaxing.
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
Transformation of Grade II Listed Cottage
Transformation of Grade II Listed Cottage
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bi-Folding Doors - Timber, Double-Glazed, pewter accessories, glass roof light - all designed and produced "in-house". Photographs - Mike Waterman
Fairfield House
Fairfield House
Designs By Jennifer Owen, LLCDesigns By Jennifer Owen, LLC
The beautiful landscape gives the interior a welcoming sense of bringing the outside in!
Modern Sconset Retreat
Modern Sconset Retreat
Isle DesignsIsle Designs
Lazy Heart Ranch | Screened Porch
Lazy Heart Ranch | Screened Porch
Dovetail ConstructionDovetail Construction
Additions and Alterations
Additions and Alterations
Stephen C. Gidley, Inc.Stephen C. Gidley, Inc.
James Gallacher - photographer
Cottage Coversion
Cottage Coversion
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Contemporary garden room with bifold doors and lantern roof
Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
Bella Grove, Greenville, South Carolina.
CBB Design FirmCBB Design Firm
Fabulous sunroom in the beginning phases of installation.
Weekend Escape on the CT Shore
Weekend Escape on the CT Shore
Sally Scott Interior DesignerSally Scott Interior Designer
A sunny sun room with soft colors and a comfortable, inviting slip cover look damask linen sectional with decorative throw pillows. A vintage wood and glass cocktail table and end table provide places for a coffee, and the sleek swivel chair in a tweed chenille allows views of both the kitchen and exceptional water view.

Luxury Medium Sized 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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