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Medium Sized Contemporary Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Modern South Bellingham Residence
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
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Contemporain Véranda Et Verrière
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East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
East Hampton, New York Winner Architectural Design New York Open Audition
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Screened Porch in total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Contemporary Kitchen & Screened Porch Addition / Renovation
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
The sliding glass doors between the kitchen and sunroom completely disappear into the wall pockets and make this a premiere entertaining space by creating open flow between the spaces. Photos by: Snapshots of Grace
HOTEL PARTICULIER DAUPHINE
HOTEL PARTICULIER DAUPHINE
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Interior Sunrooms
Interior Sunrooms
Ocean Pacific PatiosOcean Pacific Patios
Home Sun Room Extension
Home Sun Room Extension
Kitchen Design Studio & Remodeling of AtlantaKitchen Design Studio & Remodeling of Atlanta
Vaulted Ceiling Sunroom with Trex Deck
Vaulted Ceiling Sunroom with Trex Deck
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
We took an existing flat roof sunroom and vaulted the ceiling to open the area to the wonderful views of the Roanoke valley. New custom Andersen windows and trap glass was installed, A contemporary gas fireplace with tile surround was installed with a large flat screen TV above.
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Touijer DesignsTouijer Designs
Outdoor living area with a conversation seating area perfect for entertaining and enjoying a warm, fire in cooler months.
Apartment with work space and dressing room
Apartment with work space and dressing room
Alexander TischlerAlexander Tischler
Inside the cabinet, there are tall column cabinets for large items and modules with shelves for motorcycle gear. To make the cabinet look more dynamic, we fitted it with contrasting profile handles of different lengths. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.
Westchester Sunroom
Westchester Sunroom
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
Sunroom addition with covered patio below
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Wellesley Outdoor Living Room
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The owners spend a great deal of time outdoors and desperately desired a living room open to the elements and set up for long days and evenings of entertaining in the beautiful New England air. KMA’s goal was to give the owners an outdoor space where they can enjoy warm summer evenings with a glass of wine or a beer during football season. The floor will incorporate Natural Blue Cleft random size rectangular pieces of bluestone that coordinate with a feature wall made of ledge and ashlar cuts of the same stone. The interior walls feature weathered wood that complements a rich mahogany ceiling. Contemporary fans coordinate with three large skylights, and two new large sliding doors with transoms. Other features are a reclaimed hearth, an outdoor kitchen that includes a wine fridge, beverage dispenser (kegerator!), and under-counter refrigerator. Cedar clapboards tie the new structure with the existing home and a large brick chimney ground the feature wall while providing privacy from the street. The project also includes space for a grill, fire pit, and pergola.
Home Sun Room Extension
Home Sun Room Extension
Kitchen Design Studio & Remodeling of AtlantaKitchen Design Studio & Remodeling of Atlanta
Gazebos and Conservatories In glass and aluminium, classic, modern or designer
Gazebos and Conservatories In glass and aluminium, classic, modern or designer
GM MorandoGM Morando
The glass door system for the home In private homes it’s a great solution for terraces, porches, balconies, verandas, gazebos and conservatories being both flexible and offering an effective barrier against the elements.
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New Project
Sherrie Swass Interior Design | Sofa StarzSherrie Swass Interior Design | Sofa Starz
Portfolio 3
Portfolio 3
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & PaversOutdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Savvy Sells: Cotswold
Savvy Sells: Cotswold
Savvy + Co. Real EstateSavvy + Co. Real Estate
Dustin Shores Photography
umgebautes Wohnhaus in Köln
umgebautes Wohnhaus in Köln
Fotografie Frank SchoepgensFotografie Frank Schoepgens
Architekt: Martin Falke
Cary Preston Village Sunroom
Cary Preston Village Sunroom
Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLCAsbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Medium Sized Contemporary 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 contemporary 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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