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Traditional Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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A Slice of Paradise
A Slice of Paradise
LOMA StudiosLOMA Studios
John Firak
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
The light filled Sunroom is the perfect spot for entertaining or reading a good book at the window seat. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/crystal-springs
Traditional Living Areas
Traditional Living Areas
Platinum Development BuildersPlatinum Development Builders
Brad Olechnowicz
Concord Twp Custom Home
Concord Twp Custom Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
Lafayette Hill Screened-In Porch
Lafayette Hill Screened-In Porch
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
White orangery with uPVC lantern roof
Anglian Home ImprovementsAnglian Home Improvements
The colour combination on this gorgeous orangery make it a cool and calming place to enjoy beautiful views of the garden.
Converted Carriage House
Converted Carriage House
Sam Balukonis | PhotographerSam Balukonis | Photographer
Traditional Update
Traditional Update
Southwick Construction, Inc.Southwick Construction, Inc.
southwick const inc
Traditional Sunroom
Traditional Sunroom
Orangery
Orangery
Conservatory CraftsmenConservatory Craftsmen
Modern Twist on Tradition
Modern Twist on Tradition
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
Presidio Heights Conservatory
Presidio Heights Conservatory
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Pantuso ArchitecturePantuso Architecture
Classical Rooftop Conservatory
Classical Rooftop Conservatory
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
A penthouse retreat accessed by a spiral staircase is flooded with light. Photography by TC Peterson.
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Solarium and Front Porch Addition
Imery GroupImery Group
Split Level Sun Room Addition
Split Level Sun Room Addition
Creative Contracting Inc.Creative Contracting Inc.
RVO photography
Christmas In A Conservatory
Christmas In A Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Christmas In A Conservatory
Christmas In A Conservatory
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
Charles County - K&P Builder's Model Home at Kingsview in White Plains, MD
Charles County - K&P Builder's Model Home at Kingsview in White Plains, MD
K&P Builders, Inc.K&P Builders, Inc.
K&P Builder's Villager VI model home at Kingsview, in White Plains, MD, features a gorgeous side sunroom addition. This room is accessed through the formal living room and features floor to ceiling windows, including transoms and a large circle top window! The ceiling is vaulted and features 4 skylights. Enclosing this room are glass French doors. The room includes a separate HVAC system, too. The piano is courtesy of Rick Jones Pianos out of Beltsville, MD. This piano has an awesome player system included that reads off of special CDs and flash card input! This is a beautiful and most desired feature in K&P Builder's beautiful, custom built, homes.
Addition and Renovation, Bucks County, PA
Addition and Renovation, Bucks County, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography

Traditional Conservatory with a Skylight 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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