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Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
Elegant Conservatory, Bedfordshire
David SalisburyDavid Salisbury
This beautiful family home in the Bedfordshire countryside was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII. A pre-Tudor building is often quite dark inside so the addition of a conservatory has created a special room to enjoy the sunshine and the landscaped gardens. This fully glazed extension was designed to complement the orangery which we built on another face of the property. These twin extensions complement each other and transform the way the house is used. The angled corners and subtle Tudor style windows work well with the existing features. The new addition is heavily used by the family as it provides a light-filled sitting area. It is a perfect room to watch over the children playing in the garden or to enjoy story time in the sunshine.
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Greenwich Contemporary Transformation
Greenwich Contemporary Transformation
GRAYSON DE VEREGRAYSON DE VERE
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
West Roxbury
West Roxbury
Beige and Bleu Design StudioBeige and Bleu Design Studio
Room Addition
Room Addition
Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLCAyers Hardscapes & Landscapes LLC
Ayers Landscaping was the General Contractor for room addition, landscape, pavers and sod. Metal work and furniture done by Vise & Co.
European Cottage
European Cottage
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Builder: Pillar Homes - Photography: Landmark Photography
Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Lake Oconee Real Estate Photography Sherwin Williams
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Mom + Dad's Retreat
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
This formal living room is located directly off of the main entry of a traditional style located just outside of Seattle on Mercer Island. Our clients wanted a space where they could entertain, relax and have a space just for mom and dad. The center focus of this space is a custom built table made of reclaimed maple from a bowling lane and reclaimed corbels, both from a local architectural salvage shop. We then worked with a local craftsman to construct the final piece.
Screened Porch Addition - Sherwood Estates
Screened Porch Addition - Sherwood Estates
Winston Brown RemodelingWinston Brown Remodeling
Home A Rama 2007
Home A Rama 2007
Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss HomesHoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMSFOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS BY HUDSON VALLEY SUNROOMS
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Sunroom Chris Foster Photography
College Avenue, Ashland, VA
College Avenue, Ashland, VA
Keith Hunter Architect / BuilderKeith Hunter Architect / Builder
Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield Hills MI Window Installation
Bloomfield ConstructionBloomfield Construction
View of all new Pella Windows with motorized blinds and new doorwall
East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room
East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Sunroom in East Cobb Modern Home. Interior design credit: Design & Curations Photo by Elizabeth Lauren Granger Photography
Classic Comfortable Sunroom - Roswell
Classic Comfortable Sunroom - Roswell
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
This beautiful sunroom will be well used by our homeowners. It is warm, bright and cozy. It's design flows right into the main home and is an extension of the living space. The full height windows and the stained ceiling and beams give a rustic cabin feel. Night or day, rain or shine, it is a beautiful retreat after a long work day.
Transitional Lake Cottage
Transitional Lake Cottage
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lovely room is found on the other side of the two-sided fireplace and is encased in glass on 3 sides. Marvin Integrity windows and Marvin doors are trimmed out in White Dove, which compliments the ceiling's shiplap and the white overgrouted stone fireplace. Its a lovely place to relax at any time of the day!
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Traditional Master bath, Three Season Room and Bathroom-Downers Grove
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House

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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 traditional 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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