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Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
This sunroom faces into a private outdoor courtyard. With the use of oversized, double-pivoting doors, the inside and outside spaces are seamlessly connected. In the cooler months, the room is a warm enclosed space bathed in sunlight and surrounded by plants. Aaron Leitz Photography
York, ME Backyard Greenhouse
York, ME Backyard Greenhouse
Sunspace Design, Inc.Sunspace Design, Inc.
Situated on the picturesque Maine coast, this contemporary greenhouse crafted by Sunspace Design offers a year-round haven for our plant-loving clients. With its clean lines and functional design, this growing space serves as both a productive environment and a tranquil retreat for the homeowners. The greenhouse's generous footprint provides ample room for growing a diverse range of plants, from delicate seedlings to mature specimens. Durable concrete floors ensure a practical workspace while operable windows along every wall offer customizable airflow for optimal plant health. Sunspace Design's signature blend of beauty and function is evident in the rich mahogany framing and insulated glass roof, flooding the space with natural light while ensuring top thermal performance. Engineered for year-round use, this greenhouse features built-in ventilation and airflow fans to maintain a comfortable and productive interior climate even during the extremes of a Maine winter or summer. For the owners, this space isn't just a glorified workroom, but has become a verdant extension of their home—a place where the stresses of daily life melt away amidst the vibrant greenery.
Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
Sunroom Addition, East Hanover, NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
East Hanover, NJ. Sunroom addition off of existing kitchen and adjacent family room. Photo shows large seating area in new sunroom addition. A Lodato Construction, Woodland Park, NJ. Photo by Greg Martz.
Lake Porch
Lake Porch
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space. A tall gable roof line with large fixed windows will bring in more than ample sunlight, creating both a bright and warm outdoor room. On warm days, these windows can be opened to about 75% of the size of the screened openings to allow cooling air to flow through.
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
4 Season - Farmington - 2021
Taylor Bryan CompanyTaylor Bryan Company
Contemporary Bungalow
Contemporary Bungalow
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
Conservatory
Conservatory
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco J Fazio
Kitchen & Garden Room Extension
Kitchen & Garden Room Extension
Hawk Kitchens and BathroomsHawk Kitchens and Bathrooms
Jonathan Gooch
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Clifton Va Shed Style Sunrooms
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living
Dining area
Dining area
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Photography: Lyndon Douglas
Wintergärten
Wintergärten
Max Renaltner GmbHMax Renaltner GmbH
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Contemporary Sunroom
Contemporary Sunroom
Zahnarztpraxis
Zahnarztpraxis
RaumjuwelenRaumjuwelen
Die Infusionstraße der Praxis soll dem Patienten die Möglichkeit der Entspannung geben. Abschalten, nicht das Gefühl zu haben beim Arzt zu sein, die Sicherheit zu spüren: Ich tue mir heute etwas Gutes. Die echte Mooswand zwischen den Fensterflächen schafft ein optimales Raumklilma, die Leuchtdecke gibt dem Patienten das Gefühl in der Natur zu sitzen. Wir legten Wert auf qualitativ hochwertige Materialien um die Natur dem Patienten ins Behandlungszimmer zu holen
Our Work
Our Work
Four Seasons SunroomsFour Seasons Sunrooms
Islington townhouse
Islington townhouse
ADDADD
A contemporary glass extension for an Islington townhouse. The clients wanted a strong connection to the garden.
Maison Suresnes
Maison Suresnes
Design 2LDesign 2L
Stefan Meyer
6386
6386
Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
Four seasons sunroom overlooking the outdoor patio.

Premium 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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