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Sanssouci Interior LLC Antiques & Interiors

Replicate this beautifully decorated Solarium setting in your own home with our German handcrafted reproductions. All the displayed furniture and accessories are available at Sanssouci Interior.

Vérandas

Serge Sautereau Photographe

Serge Sautereau

Sterling Pool enclosure project

Stoneridge Outdoor Living

Pool enclosure, White aluminum frame, victorian style, sliding windows, sliding doors

Hunter Douglas - Honeycomb Shades

Creative Window Designs

Vernon, CT Gable Conservatory

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Located in the charming town of Vernon, Connecticut, we worked in close collaboration with local construction pros to produce this lovely Victorian gable conservatory. The Victorian gable conservatory style, characterized by its steeply pitched roof and intricate detailing, is well-suited to picturesque New England, offering homeowners a fusion of classical architecture and contemporary allure. This glass space represents the embrace of tradition and modern amenities alike. The mahogany conservatory roof frame forms the cornerstone of this project. With the rafters prepared in the Sunspace wood shop, the glass roof system also includes a sturdy structural ridge beam and is outfitted with insulated Solarban 70 low-e glass. The result is both durable and refined. A patented glazing system and gleaming copper cladding complete the product. Sunspace Design played a pivotal role in the conservatory’s creation, beginning with the provision of shop drawings detailing the roof system design. Once crafted, necessary components were transported to the job site for field installation. Working with Custom Construction Plus LLC, who oversaw the conventional wall construction, and CT Home Designs, the architectural lead, our team ensured a seamless transition between the conservatory roof and the home's architecture. We craft spaces that elevate everyday living, and we love how this one came out.

Glasgow Victorian Conservatory

CR Smith

CR Smith- Glasgow Victorian Conservatory

Pauzers Victorian Oak Conservatory

Richmond Oak Conservatories Ltd

A bespoke seasoned oak conservatory, with white painted external frames and ntaural oak internal frames, on a Victorian property in Surrey.

Duette

Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!

English Conservatory Addition

Building Integrity

Traditional English Conservatory Building Integrity

Stonard Sunroom

Complete Windows

Westmoreland Polish

Morningside Architects LLP

Architects: Morningside Architects, LLP Developer: Major Farina Investments Contractor: Michalson Builders Photographer: Andres Ariza of TK Images

Old Town Garden Room with Cupola

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC Architects

Gred Hadley Photography

Yungaba House

Dani Louis Design

English Conservatory Addition

Building Integrity

English Conservatory Building Integrity

Glasgow Victorian Conservatory

CR Smith

CR Smith- Glasgow Victorian Conservatory

VÉRANDA

ALUVAL

Epis, frises, moulures, rosaces...Qu'ils soient laqués, dorés ou en fonte d'aluminium, ces décors exclusifs s'adaptent à tout type de véranda

Burns Avenue Screen Porch

Rod Sidley Architects

screen porch with tongue and groove wood floor, screeneze screen system and stone fireplace

Fairmount Kitchen & Whole Home Remodel

Myers Constructs, Inc.

A restored storm-damaged cupola, complete with copper trim and historic-reproduction stained glass windows. Photo credit: Greg Benson

Vernon, CT Gable Conservatory

Sunspace Design, Inc.

Véranda à l'ancienne

Atelier d'Architecture IN-OUT

Magnifique véranda à l'ancienne en aluminium isolé, avec toiture bombée, 3 pans, vitrée et de belles décorations.

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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 victorian 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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