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Suwanee, GA - Gable Roof Screen Porch
Suwanee, GA - Gable Roof Screen Porch
Peachtree Decks and PorchesPeachtree Decks and Porches
Gable roof screen porch with fireplace. Cedar tongue and groove ceiling with exposed cedar rafters. 36" board and batten knee walls and ceramic tile floor. We love the addition of the rope hung daybed.
Sunroom Extension
Sunroom Extension
Les Projets AC ProjectsLes Projets AC Projects
Allen McInnis
Solarium addition
Solarium addition
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
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Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Scandinavian-Naturals-Ash-Kalmar
West Road Cottage
West Road Cottage
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
The sunroom of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Holiday Decor
Holiday Decor
Linen & Flax HomeLinen & Flax Home
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
On the sun porch, a mix of natural materials strikes an elegant balance. "We use and re-purpose what we have that's special to us", Gayle says of Gary's and her decorating philosophy. "And when we buy furniture or something else, we make sure it speaks to our hearts and appears to have lived some life already." The couple created the wooden screen out of salvaged doors, attaching them with the original hinges. A galvanized trough from Pottery Barn is used throughout the year to chill refreshments, while crisp cotton linens soften the scheme and offer a comfortable resting place. Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
Handmade Bespoke Wooden Conservatories
WoodEver Carpentry & JoineryWoodEver Carpentry & Joinery
Choose a wooden conservatory with a natural or painted finish to add light-filled living space to your home. We use modern durable materials and offer a choice of twinwall, multiwall, Polycarbonate, clear polycarbonate, tile effect steel or solid roof. Select the finishing touches of your timber framed conservatory to match your style.
Sunroom/Guest Room
Sunroom/Guest Room
KH InteriorsKH Interiors
Anne Matheis
The Prairie By Rachel Ashwell
The Prairie By Rachel Ashwell
Amy NeunsingerAmy Neunsinger
Photography by Amy Neunsinger
Классика в центре города
Классика в центре города
Марина ШляховаМарина Шляхова
Casa de campo en Galicia
Casa de campo en Galicia
Oito interioresOito interiores
Shabby Chic Addition
Shabby Chic Addition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Rolfe Hokanson
The Fable
The Fable
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Wintergärten SunArt
Wintergärten SunArt
Sunshine Wintergarten GmbHSunshine Wintergarten GmbH
New Jersey Shabby Chic
New Jersey Shabby Chic
James Girouard DesignJames Girouard Design
Another Center Hall Colonial converted to an open floor plan, grand master suite, with a shabby chic feel.
Tuscan Flair
Tuscan Flair
Interior Concepts, Inc.Interior Concepts, Inc.
Photographer: Gordon Beall Builder: Tom Offutt, TJO Company Architect: Richard Foster
Four Season Porch Addition and Dual Decks
Four Season Porch Addition and Dual Decks
LakeWood Homes & RemodelingLakeWood Homes & Remodeling

Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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.
Shabby Chic Addition
Shabby Chic Addition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Rolfe Hokanson
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