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Medium Sized Eclectic Conservatory Ideas and Designs

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Wattlebird Eco was commissioned to style and plantscape this classic queenslander to bring together our clients exisiting artwork and furnishings in a more considered scheme. Foraged bouquets of neighbourhood flowers feature in the entry way as a reminder of the days travels. Photo by Morgan Roberts
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A casa di Sabina
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Gypsy Tea Room
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Noon Hill Renovation
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Spring Lake, NJ Summer Residence
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Lakeshore
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photos by Jennifer Oliver
Seymour Residence, Gainesville, GA
Seymour Residence, Gainesville, GA
NN Home InteriorsNN Home Interiors
Swivel chairs in sun room for comfortable morning coffees, conversations and/or readings. Photographer: Michael Benken
Somerville Aviary Home
Somerville Aviary Home
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Sunroom
Sunroom
Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.
An exotic elephant print from Old World Weavers is an accent on the pillows and cornices. A zebra print adds additional flair. The carpeting has an undulating tone on tone pattern that reflects a sand dune or wave effect. Furniture is from Lexington.
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Sunroom Addition
Sunroom Addition
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
A major challenge of the project was keeping the large roof overhang structurally sound.
NORTHBRIDGE HOUSE 2016
NORTHBRIDGE HOUSE 2016
No ChintzNo Chintz
Photographer: Prue Ruscoe
'A View of the Lake': Lake Ogleton - Annapolis, MD
'A View of the Lake': Lake Ogleton - Annapolis, MD
SPIRE ArchitectureSPIRE Architecture
A new home rises in this beautiful waterfront location in Annapolis, Maryland... from a mid-century rancher, our client wanted to create a 'Coastal Chic' experience for their full time residence. Thanks to TailorCraft Builders, this project was a true success!
3 bed semi
3 bed semi
Hannah Lordan Interior DesignerHannah Lordan Interior Designer
Somerville Aviary Home
Somerville Aviary Home
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction

Medium Sized Eclectic 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 eclectic 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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