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Harriet Craftsman
Harriet Craftsman
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
The homeowners loved the character of their 100-year-old home near Lake Harriet, but the original layout no longer supported their busy family’s modern lifestyle. When they contacted the architect, they had a simple request: remodel our master closet. This evolved into a complete home renovation that took three-years of meticulous planning and tactical construction. The completed home demonstrates the overall goal of the remodel: historic inspiration with modern luxuries.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
E. River Road, Rumson
E. River Road, Rumson
Milano Bros Builders IncorporatedMilano Bros Builders Incorporated
Perfectly Proportioned Georgian Orangery
Perfectly Proportioned Georgian Orangery
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Many classical buildings incorporate vertical balanced sliding sash windows, the recognisable advantage being that windows can slide both upwards and downwards. The popularity of the sash window has continued through many periods of architecture. For certain properties with existing glazed sash windows, it is a valid consideration to design a glazed structure with a complementary style of window. Although sash windows are more complex and expensive to produce, they provide an effective and traditional alternative to top and side-hung windows. The orangery shows six over six and two over two sash windows mirroring those on the house. Vale Paint Colour- Olivine Size- 6.5M X 5.2M
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
A Traditional Conservatory in Livingston, New Jersey
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
The glass enclosed room is 500 sq.ft., and is immediately above the owner’s indoor swimming pool. The tall side walls float the lantern roof like a halo. The conservatory climbs to a whole new height, literally, 45′ from the ground. The conservatory is designed to compliment the architecture of the home's dramatic height, and is situated to overlook the homeowners in-ground pool, which is accessed by an elevator. Photos by Robert Socha
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Betterliving SunroomsBetterliving Sunrooms
White sunroom addition with matching shingles. This a-frame sunroom has glass transoms, gable glass, and a glass kneewall, allowing in extra light at the top and bottom.
Wilmette All American
Wilmette All American
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
Redefining "Home Addition" through the use of a sunroom
Redefining "Home Addition" through the use of a sunroom
LivingSpace SunroomsLivingSpace Sunrooms
A white cathedral style sunroom allows for a beautiful home addition. The kitchen was opened up to allow for a multipurpose space bringing a whole lot of light into the home. This space definitely an example of "bringing the outdoors indoors"
Rhode Island porch conversion
Rhode Island porch conversion
Plank & VinePlank & Vine
A classic-styled porch to 4 season room addition. Marvin casement windows, panelized composite exterior. This picture is prior to gutter installation.
Sunroom Photos
Sunroom Photos
Kool View Co., Inc.Kool View Co., Inc.
Synergy Building Projects
Synergy Building Projects
Synergy Building Corp.Synergy Building Corp.
Conservatory Dome Photo by Greg Wilson Group
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
TimberTownTimberTown
Porch and sunroom with Cumaru Hardwood decking. Built by Atlanta Porch & Patio.
solarium
solarium
Architectural GlassArchitectural Glass
211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA
211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Deerfield - Midwest Shingle Retreat
Randall ArchitectsRandall Architects
Photography: Amy Braswell
Maison de Montagne
Maison de Montagne
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
Fitchburg 3-season Sunroom
Fitchburg 3-season Sunroom
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Fairview Porch Conversion
Fairview Porch Conversion
J.T. McDermott RemodelingJ.T. McDermott Remodeling
Finished Photos of screened porch conversion to a four season room.
Kildagarth Cottage
Kildagarth Cottage
Sassy Property Styling LtdSassy Property Styling Ltd
Folding Glass Doors - Opened
Folding Glass Doors - Opened
Building IntegrityBuilding Integrity
Folding Glass Doors - Opened Building Integrity

Traditional Blue 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 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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