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White Conservatory with a Skylight Ideas and Designs

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Thomas Nunn Photographer
Thomas Nunn Photographer
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Thomas Nunn
Bright and Sunny Remodel
Bright and Sunny Remodel
Door Store and WindowsDoor Store and Windows
The sunroom at the back of the house underwent a few transformative changes. The floor, which was originally lower than the rest of the ground level, was raised. To replace the old patio door, the owners selected a grand, 16-foot, 4-panel bi-parting French sliding door. The new, clear glass wall offers a completely unimpeded view of the backyard and brings in huge amounts of natural light. The homeowners also elected to install skylights in the sunroom, making it a truly bright and cheerful area.
Urban breakfast / mud room
Urban breakfast / mud room
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
A small addition that includes a breakfast banquette and built-in mud room cabinetry. Carefully sized windows, French door and skylight bring lots of light to the space for a fresh, inviting look. The breakfast banquette serves as a convenient location for a dog door to the rear patio. Photo by Omar Gutiérrez, Architect
Luxury Staging in Upper East Side Townhouse
Luxury Staging in Upper East Side Townhouse
Mina KimMina Kim
Collaborated with Waterfalll Gallery Mansion
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Transitional shingle style waterfront
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
This beautiful fireplace has a mix of a natural stone and a darker red brick to create an exquisite and a one of a kind look.
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
Lakeshore House
Lakeshore House
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
Photos by John and Kari Firak - Lomastudios.com
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee
Brooke Wagner DesignBrooke Wagner Design
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
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
This lovely sunroom was painted in a fresh, crisp white by Paper Moon Painting.
Traditional Living Areas
Traditional Living Areas
Platinum Development BuildersPlatinum Development Builders
Brad Olechnowicz
Laurel Woods- Sun Room
Laurel Woods- Sun Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Kistler and Knapp Builders Interior Design: Weena and Spook Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Winnetka Remodel
Winnetka Remodel
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Rowayton House
Rowayton House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Rear Sunroom Addition in Arlington, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Susie Soleimani Photography
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Sunroom with Kitchenette
Comer ConstructionComer Construction
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
Outdoor Space by Patrick Prudhomme at Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
UserUser
LIGHT & ELEGANT TRADITIONAL REMODEL
LIGHT & ELEGANT TRADITIONAL REMODEL
JANET CLAIRE STUDIO, LLC INTERIOR DESIGNJANET CLAIRE STUDIO, LLC INTERIOR DESIGN
By simply rearranging the existing furniture, a natural balance and flow are created to the room which makes circulation easier and highlights the furnishings.
Sunroom Addition with Skylights
Sunroom Addition with Skylights
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Multi-purpose sunroom with space to entertain, dine, and house guests

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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