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White Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
4 Season sunroom addition with cathedral ceilings
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
View of the glass and beams in this space.
Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Western Reserve Farmhouse II: Orangery
Pantuso ArchitecturePantuso Architecture
コテージで陶芸を楽しむ非日常空間
コテージで陶芸を楽しむ非日常空間
株式会社空間構成株式会社空間構成
ナラの無垢は750ｍｍ幅の物から柄が綺麗なところを選び、手前に人工耳をつけ、手触りの良さを追求しました。 ワンルームにリビング、書斎、キッチン、ダイニング、寝室、陶芸コーナー、読書コーナーと盛り込んだ増改築リノベーション
Beautiful Brick Floor Sunroom
Beautiful Brick Floor Sunroom
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Our clients dreamed of a sunroom that had a lot of natural light and that was open into the main house. A red brick floor and fireplace make this room an extension of the main living area and keeps everything flowing together, like it's always been there.
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Markham Road
Markham Road
Pinneo ConstructionPinneo Construction
Thomas Nunn Photographer
Thomas Nunn Photographer
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Thomas Nunn
Carriage House, Boston
Carriage House, Boston
Serret ResidentialSerret Residential
Lakeshore House
Lakeshore House
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
Photos by John and Kari Firak - Lomastudios.com
Converted Carriage House
Converted Carriage House
Sam Balukonis | PhotographerSam Balukonis | Photographer
New Construction at Private Residence in Wayland, MA
New Construction at Private Residence in Wayland, MA
Mellowes & Paladino ArchitectsMellowes & Paladino Architects
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
The lighter tones of this open space mixed with elegant and beach- styled touches creates an elegant, worldly and coastal feeling.
Sun room with Sun Burst Pendants
Sun room with Sun Burst Pendants
Studio 119Studio 119
Photography by Studio Q Photography Construction by Factor Design Build Lighting by West Elm
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.
Conservatory
Conservatory
Jo Shore LtdJo Shore Ltd
Stuart Cox http://stuartcoxphoto.com
Western Waters
Western Waters
UserUser
A large farmhouse kitchen with dining area, seating area with direct access to the beautiful gardens. South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Traditional Living Areas
Traditional Living Areas
Platinum Development BuildersPlatinum Development Builders
Brad Olechnowicz
Carriage House, Boston
Carriage House, Boston
Melissa Miranda Interior DesignMelissa Miranda Interior Design
Sam Balukonis
Sunroom Addition with Skylights
Sunroom Addition with Skylights
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Multi-purpose sunroom with space to entertain, dine, and house guests
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography

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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