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Mediterranean Conservatory with All Types of Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Observation Tower
Observation Tower
Adstrum Technologies, LLCAdstrum Technologies, LLC
This room occupies the entire third floor of a Tuscan-style tower and has 360° views. Control of the interior lighting, exterior soffit down-lighting, and landscaping lights allows one to set the ambience for sharing appetizers or viewing the numerous fireworks displays on a July 4th evening. Audio/Video controls allow precise volume and electronic brightness adjustments. Automatic shades protect the furnishings from sun damage and and works with the Smart Thermostat to keep the environment at the right temperature all-year round. Freezing temperature sensors ensure the fireplace automatically ignites just in case the HVAC lost power or broke down. Contact sensors on the awning-style windows work with the home weather station to determine if windows need to be closed when raining; not to mention the primary use with the security system to detect unwanted intruders.
Hunt Country Homestead
Hunt Country Homestead
Mastercraft Design Inc.Mastercraft Design Inc.
A wood fired pizza oven by Forno Bravo in a Mediterranean inspired sunroom provides a fun way to prepare a meal and enjoy the space. Large glass doors at either end open wide to make a breezeway during the warmer months Photos by: Greg Hadley
Renovation to Point Clear Residence
Renovation to Point Clear Residence
William Caswell ArchitectWilliam Caswell Architect
Bill Caswell
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Modern Tuscan
Modern Tuscan
Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLCCynthia Brown Interior Design LLC
Yoga Landhaus
Yoga Landhaus
STUDIO RAMOSSTUDIO RAMOS
Landhaus für Yoga Retreat near Valencia.
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Outdoor room with indigenous stone wood burning fireplace, equipale furniture, antique wood console, canter columns and religious artifacts from Peru, Brazil, and Mexico.
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Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Yoga Landhaus
Yoga Landhaus
STUDIO RAMOSSTUDIO RAMOS
Landhaus für Yoga Retreat near Valencia.
Tuscan style mantel
Tuscan style mantel
Architectural Stone DecorArchitectural Stone Decor
This hand carved fireplace mantel sits on top of limestone Dalle de Bourgogne flooring tiles in random configuration and multi colors.
GLADSTONE
GLADSTONE
Vulkan ArchitectsVulkan Architects
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
GLADSTONE
GLADSTONE
Vulkan ArchitectsVulkan Architects
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Беседка барбекю в КП Княжье Озеро
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир

Mediterranean Conservatory with All Types of Fireplace Surround 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.
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