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White Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Bespoke Orangery, West Sussex
Bespoke Orangery, West Sussex
UserUser
Bespoke hehku orangery with anthracite grey bi-folding doors and roof lantern
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
9857 Addition/Remodel
9857 Addition/Remodel
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
Timonium Kitchen Addition, 2019
Timonium Kitchen Addition, 2019
ADR Builders, Ltd.ADR Builders, Ltd.
Bertrand-McGill Sun-room Addition
Bertrand-McGill Sun-room Addition
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
So many windows! Plants love that!
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Smithy Lane
Smithy Lane
Fasciato ArchitectsFasciato Architects
This photo looks into the glazed conservatory which sits within a walled garden. To the far right is the glazed opening to the master bedroom.
White Transitional Kitchen, Dining and Sunroom Renovation
White Transitional Kitchen, Dining and Sunroom Renovation
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Comer ConstructionComer Construction
Loungebereich im Wintergarten
Loungebereich im Wintergarten
Upstage Design by Annette HoganUpstage Design by Annette Hogan
Upstage Design by Annette Hogan
The Higgins
The Higgins
TENNA HomesTENNA Homes
Entertainment Area comprising louvered bi-fold doors that completely open the space. Connecting the existing living to the new alfresco area.
Hardwood and Laminate Flooring
Hardwood and Laminate Flooring
The Flooring Factory OutletThe Flooring Factory Outlet
Modern Transitional First Floor Renovation
Modern Transitional First Floor Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These clients requested a first-floor makeover of their home involving an outdated sunroom and a new kitchen, as well as adding a pantry, locker area, and updating their laundry and powder bath. The new sunroom was rebuilt with a contemporary feel that blends perfectly with the home’s architecture. An abundance of natural light floods these spaces through the floor to ceiling windows and oversized skylights. An existing exterior kitchen wall was removed completely to open the space into a new modern kitchen, complete with custom white painted cabinetry with a walnut stained island. Just off the kitchen, a glass-front "lighted dish pantry" was incorporated into a hallway alcove. This space also has a large walk-in pantry that provides a space for the microwave and plenty of compartmentalized built-in storage. The back-hall area features white custom-built lockers for shoes and back packs, with stained a walnut bench. And to round out the renovation, the laundry and powder bath also received complete updates with custom built cabinetry and new countertops. The transformation is a stunning modern first floor renovation that is timeless in style and is a hub for this growing family to enjoy for years to come.
Newfield Lane, Dore
Newfield Lane, Dore
Brightman Clarke ArchitectsBrightman Clarke Architects
A large, vaulted ceiling with focal lantern floods the garden room to the rear with light.
Ledbury Road Residence
Ledbury Road Residence
AL Interiors LtdAL Interiors Ltd
The project was completed under BMD London Studio.
ナチュラルキッチン
ナチュラルキッチン
ブルーハウスブルーハウス
Rine Screen Porch
Rine Screen Porch
Bennett Construction CompanyBennett Construction Company
Robyn Smith
Sunroom with French Doors and Cupola
Sunroom with French Doors and Cupola
Viola Interior Design, LLCViola Interior Design, LLC
John M. Lewis Photography
Larchmont Period House
Larchmont Period House
Touijer DesignsTouijer Designs
Regan Wood Photography
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs

White 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 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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