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Rustic home - Sunroom
Rustic home - Sunroom
Spindletop BuildersSpindletop Builders
Sunroom with white shiplap walls and tongue & groove ceiling. Also, wood stove to keep warm
Delaware Shores Oceanfront
Delaware Shores Oceanfront
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Nob Hill Retreat
Nob Hill Retreat
King Visual Design Inc.King Visual Design Inc.
This sunroom is one of the favored spaces in this Nob Hill retreat for good reason. Views of the Grace Cathedral on California Street in San Franciso can be enjoyed as well as views of San Francisco Bay. A grey fabric upholstered sofa sits atop a custom made area rug which imitates the hand painted ceiling.
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Randall ArchitectsRandall Architects
Photography: Amy Braswell
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Juniper Summer Cottage
Morr InteriorsMorr Interiors
Shelly Harrison Photography
Addition of Sunroom, Office & Laundry room
Addition of Sunroom, Office & Laundry room
Sitka ProjectsSitka Projects
Exterior of the new addition.
Madeline Island
Madeline Island
Albertsson Hansen Architecture, LtdAlbertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd
Photograph courtesy Albertsson Hansen Architecture
Country House Conservatory. Ardesia Natura 30x60
Country House Conservatory. Ardesia Natura 30x60
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National Tile Ltd
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Contemporary Dining
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Liane Jackson
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квартира с одной спальней Москва
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Hillside Estate
Hillside Estate
Engelsma Homes LLCEngelsma Homes LLC
Dan Johnson Photography
Summer Hill
Summer Hill
Colin Cadle PhotographyColin Cadle Photography
The kitchen in this Georgian House (c1830) has a cute dining space and delightful views over the gardens and to Dartmouth and beyond. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Christopher D. Marshall, LLC
Christopher D. Marshall, LLC
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Screen Porch Major Refresh/Upgrade
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Refresh existing screen porch converting to 3/4 season sunroom, add gas fireplace with TV, new crown molding, nickel gap wood ceiling, stone fireplace, luxury vinyl wood flooring.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Harding, NJ
Harding, NJ
W.P. LloydW.P. Lloyd
warm brick-floored sunroom with french doors leading to backyard
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
Sandy House- Porch Detail
Sandy House- Porch Detail
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Parkway Perfection
Parkway Perfection
KOR Interior DesignKOR Interior Design
Delightful 1930's home on the parkway needed a major kitchen remodel which lead to expanding the sunroom and opening them up to each other. Above a master bedroom and bath were added to make this home live larger than it's square footage would bely.

Small 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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