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3 Season Room
3 Season Room
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Photo Credit: Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. This client came to us with a desire to have a multi-function semi-outdoor area where they could dine, entertain, and be together as a family. We helped them design this custom Three Season Room where they can do all three--and more! With heaters and fans installed for comfort, this family can now play games with the kids or have the crew over to watch the ball game most of the year 'round!
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, British West Indies home "Delvento" (Plan #6579). saterdesign.com
Small Home Addition
Small Home Addition
Reliable Home ImprovementReliable Home Improvement
Screened in Porch with Masonry Fireplace
Screened in Porch with Masonry Fireplace
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Spacious screened in porch, Masonry fireplace The screens can be replaced with tempered glass panels to enjoy year round.
A Magnificent Transformation
A Magnificent Transformation
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
My happy space
Dine in the sunroom
Dine in the sunroom
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Let in the light - the conservatory / sunroom sprawls-out in a converted shed. Outdoor chandeliers provide a soft glow at night. Farmhouse style furniture adds a touch of country-living flair to this bright & sunny space. Overhead UV rejecting panels give sun-bleaching protection to the furnishings below.
Glencoe Family Home
Glencoe Family Home
Cari Giannoulias DesignCari Giannoulias Design
Beautiful Orangery in Chartwell Green
Beautiful Orangery in Chartwell Green
Prestige Conservatories & OrangeriesPrestige Conservatories & Orangeries
Expansive interior of a luxury Orangery in Chartwell Green.
Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
solar off-grid custom home
solar off-grid custom home
Erica Enyart LLCErica Enyart LLC
Sam Covarrubia
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2 story addition on Delavan Lake looks like it’s always been a part of the original house, which is always our goal. The lower-level of the addition is home to both a resistance pool and hot tub surrounded by ThermoFloor heating under tile. Large (78″ x 96″) aluminum clad windows were installed on both levels to allow for breathtaking views of Delavan Lake. The main level of the addition has hickory hardwood flooring and is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy coffee in the mornings.
History Restored - Riverside Front Porch Addition
History Restored - Riverside Front Porch Addition
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Steve Hamada
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
ZEN WOODLAND SANCTUARY RETREAT
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
view down into Zen Spa room from meditation room above
Sunrooms and Conservatories
Sunrooms and Conservatories
NJ Sunroom AdditionsNJ Sunroom Additions
a beautiful kitchen expansion in Englewood NJ.
Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
View from the deck into the new addition. C. Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta GA
Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Spacious Sunroom Addition, Marietta, GA
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
Skylights and recessed lighting. C. Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta GA
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Standing Tall in South Highlands
Standing Tall in South Highlands
WoodshapersWoodshapers
screened porch
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6579 "Delvento" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, British West Indies home "Delvento" (Plan #6579). saterdesign.com
Glass roof pool enclosure
Glass roof pool enclosure
Stoneridge Outdoor LivingStoneridge Outdoor Living

Premium Expansive 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 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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