Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs
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RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSThis historic restoration and renovation was the cover story for the September / October 2015 issue of Design New England. Working with skilled craftsmen, we salvaged a derelict house and brought it into the 21st century. We were fortunate to design all aspects of the home, from architecture to interiors to the landscape plan!
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsAn open house lot is like a blank canvas. When Mathew first visited the wooded lot where this home would ultimately be built, the landscape spoke to him clearly. Standing with the homeowner, it took Mathew only twenty minutes to produce an initial color sketch that captured his vision - a long, circular driveway and a home with many gables set at a picturesque angle that complemented the contours of the lot perfectly.
The interior was designed using a modern mix of architectural styles – a dash of craftsman combined with some colonial elements – to create a sophisticated yet truly comfortable home that would never look or feel ostentatious.
Features include a bright, open study off the entry. This office space is flanked on two sides by walls of expansive windows and provides a view out to the driveway and the woods beyond. There is also a contemporary, two-story great room with a see-through fireplace. This space is the heart of the home and provides a gracious transition, through two sets of double French doors, to a four-season porch located in the landscape of the rear yard.
This home offers the best in modern amenities and design sensibilities while still maintaining an approachable sense of warmth and ease.
Photo by Eric Roth
Conservatory CraftsmenThe Sepele mahogany conservatory was part of a new construction home. Conservatory Craftsmen was on site for two weeks to build the exterior of the conservatory, then took an extra week at the end to do the interior finishes by hand.
Photos by Robert Socha
Elms Interior Designwicker furniture, wood coffee table, glass candle holders, folding side table, orange side table, orange pillow, striped cushions, clerestory windows,
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceRemodeled sunroom featuring a bead board ceiling and ample natural light
Photo Credit: David Bader
Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley
Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc. Twin brother and sister buildings. The interconnected “twins” feature a greenhouse on the right hand side, used by the owner to cultivate his orchids and a conservatory on the left hand side, used to display and enjoy the results! The two buildings share most of the same architectural details but have differing roof designs.
Photos: Tanglewood Conservatories, Inc.
Traditional Conservatory Ideas and Designs
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