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GREEN HILLS RESIDENCE
GREEN HILLS RESIDENCE
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With architectural influences from the desert southwest, this new home is located on an unusually shaped site that’s surrounded by other residences. The project was designed to create a private, compound feeling to allow the home to tuck into the surrounding vegetation. As the new landscaping matures, the home will gradually become almost invisible–a hidden retreat in a densely populated area. After evaluating other cladding options to Integrity Ultrex fiberglass for the 37 windows, the choice became obvious. Integrity came out ahead when comparing performance, cost and timelines along with aesthetic considerations. Integrity’s desirable exterior color and availability of a wide variety of shapes, styles and configurations made the choice a simple one.
Véranda esprit atelier d'artiste
Véranda esprit atelier d'artiste
Vérand'Art LyonVérand'Art Lyon
Photographe : Frenchie Cristogatin.
SNUG HARBOR
SNUG HARBOR
Vulkan ArchitectsVulkan Architects
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J Willis CompanyJ Willis Company
Everglades Island, New House, Palm Beach, FL
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The Lighting HouseThe Lighting House
Modern Tuscan
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Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLCCynthia Brown Interior Design LLC
Dammuso - Isola di Pantelleria - Abitare Pantelleria
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Véranda aluminium - Occitanie
Véranda aluminium - Occitanie
Vie & VérandaVie & Véranda
Barton Creek
Barton Creek
SML-Designs, LLCSML-Designs, LLC
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
Villa in Cannes - Poolhouse
S&L Associati - Studio Simone SpecialeS&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale
Poolhouse con parete di fondo con decorazione pittorica murale. Arredi contemporanei, tende bianche. Pavimento in travertino con inserti in mosaico di vetro.
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Istàn apartment reform
Istàn apartment reform
ProMas BuildingProMas Building
7382 Seville Drive
7382 Seville Drive
Annas Development & Building, Inc.Annas Development & Building, Inc.
Dan Conklin
Sailfish Point
Sailfish Point
O'Guin Decorative FinishesO'Guin Decorative Finishes
Aged Fresco Murals with Patina Fixtures in Peaceful Conservatory by O'Guin Decorative Finishes.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Ken Linsteadt ArchitectsKen Linsteadt Architects
Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena
Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
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New Old World
New Old World
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
This sunroom boasts blues in all ways; through the wall color, the patterned cement tile, the cozy bean bag, and accent pillows on the day bed.

Mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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.
Santa Barbara Style
Santa Barbara Style
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentWhite Sands Coastal Development
We remodeled this 5,400-square foot, 3-story home on ’s Second Street to give it a more current feel, with cleaner lines and textures. The result is more and less Old World Europe, which is exactly what we were going for. We worked with much of the client’s existing furniture, which has a southern flavor, compliments of its former South Carolina home. This was an additional challenge, because we had to integrate a variety of influences in an intentional and cohesive way. We painted nearly every surface white in the 5-bed, 6-bath home, and added light-colored window treatments, which brightened and opened the space. Additionally, we replaced all the light fixtures for a more integrated aesthetic. Well-selected accessories help pull the space together, infusing a consistent sense of peace and comfort.
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